Experienced Fabric Cutter

The Best Connection; Darwen; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Early Friday Finishes

Weekly pay through The Best Connection

Holiday Pay through The BestConnection

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for an Experienced Fabric Cutter (Upholstery) in Darwen. The role involves cutting leather, vinyl and upholstery fabrics to furniture patterns, reading sales orders, and maintaining high quality with minimal waste. Training and ongoing support are provided to the right candidate.

Hours are 39 per week with a pay rate of £14.60 per hour, Monday to Thursday 7:45am–4:45pm and Friday 7:45am–1:00pm, offering a secure route to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the upholstery industry.
• Ability to read and interpret sales orders.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues.
• Keen eye for detail and pride in quality work.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Cut fabric, leather and upholstery materials to furniture patterns.
• Read and interpret sales orders accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area and minimise waste.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with the production team.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Read sales orders

Good communication

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Job description

Experienced Fabric Cutter - Upholstery
Location: Darwen, BB3
Pay Rate: £14.60 per hour
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week

The Best Connection is recruiting on behalf of our client based in Darwen for an experienced Fabric Cutter to join their growing upholstery manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with upholstery experience who is looking for a long-term position with a company that offers training and ongoing support.

Duties will include:

• Cutting leather, vinyl and upholstery fabrics to furniture patterns
• Reading and interpreting sales orders accurately
• Ensuring materials are cut to a high standard with minimal waste
• Working efficiently to meet production deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and the wider production team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within the upholstery industry (the more experience, the better)
• Experience cutting leather, vinyl and furniture patterns
• The ability to read and work from sales orders
• Good communication skills
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes
• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing high-quality work

Training and support will be provided for the right candidate to help them settle into the role and develop their skills further.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:45am - 4:45pm
• Friday: 7:45am - 1:00pm
• 30-minute lunch break
• 10-minute morning break
• Total: 39 hours per week

Pay:

• £14.60 per hour

Recruitment Process:

Successful candidates may be invited to attend a practical bench test/trial to demonstrate their skills. Strong references may also be accepted in place of a practical assessment.

If you have upholstery fabric cutting experience and are looking for a secure, long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
• Early Friday Finishes
• Weekly pay through The Best Connection
• Holiday Pay through The Best Connection

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.