Head Upholsterer

Ferco Seating Systems Ltd; Madeley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated seating solutions company in Telford seeks an Experienced Head Upholsterer to set up and lead a new upholstery department. Applicants must have over 5 years of hands-on upholstery experience along with exceptional industrial sewing skills. The role involves procuring materials, managing production, and providing high-quality outputs for high-profile clients. The position offers a salary between £30K and £40K annually, alongside performance bonuses and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Performance and delivery bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension

Free Parking

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with 5+ years in a hands-on upholstery role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship.
• Solid understanding of materials, foams, fabrics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and equip the new upholstery department.
• Carry out upholstery and reupholstery functions.
• Responsible for all production, ensuring high-quality output.

Skills

Industrial sewing capability

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication skills

Job description

Experienced Head Upholsterer

New Department at Ferco Seating – UK | Telford | Full-Time

Ferco Seating is a highly respected global leader in cinema, theatre, stadium and auditorium seating.

We are a small, dedicated team renowned for providing exceptional seating and customer service and delivering successful projects for high profile UK clients including Arsenal FC and Odeon Cinemas.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced upholsterer to assist in setting up and run our upholstery and sewing operation based in Telford, Shropshire.

The Opportunity – Set up and lead our new Upholstery Department

• Set up and equip the new department alongside the MD
• Carry out upholstery and reupholstery functions including pattern cutting and sewing
• Procurement of upholstery material, fabrics and other inventory
• Responsible for all production, ensuring on-time, high-quality output
• Work closely with the wider team on new products and samples
• Quotation assessment and preparation
• Responsible for goods in/out

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience with 5+ years in a hands‑on upholstery role
• Excellent industrial sewing capability
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship
• Strong customer focus and communication skills
• Solid understanding of materials, foams, fabrics and technical drawings
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Details

• Established global brand working on high profile projects
• Salary £30 - 40K per annum
• Performance and delivery bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Free Parking
• Supportive, collaborative working environment