Textile Technician (Commercial Upholstery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Enhanced Pension

23 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Profit Share Scheme

Training & progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment has a Textile Technician position in Saffron Walden focusing on commercial upholstery. The role involves inspecting aviation components, disassembly/reassembly of cabin seating, and maintaining repair records to support ongoing aviation upholstery projects.

You will join a growing aviation-repair company offering training, progression opportunities, and a supportive environment. Salary is £28,000–£32,000 plus overtime and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in trimming and upholstery.
• Background in aviation or automotive upholstery/repair.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble cabin seating.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation of repairs.
• Assess repairs needed and implement solutions.

Skills

Upholstery

Aviation upholstery

Vehicle upholstery

Job description

Textile Technician (Commercial Upholstery)

£28,000 – £32,000 + Overtime + Enhanced Pension + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Profit Share Scheme + Monday to Friday Days Only

Saffron Walden

Are you looking to build a career in a growing aviation-repair company? This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with a background in automotive or aviation upholstery/repair to join an expanding company with excellent opportunities for training and progression.

On offer is a role with a company that have been established since 2016 and are currently expanding, including opening a new facility Essex at the end of this year. They will look to offer brilliant training to enable employees to thrive and grow alongside them.

Day to day you will be inspecting aviation components and finding solutions to aid repairs, maintaining accurate records of maintenance and assisting with the disassembly, repair and assembly of aircraft seating.

This role would suit a technician with some experience in aviation or automotive upholstery and repair, looking to join an expanding company specialising in engineering and aviation repair.

The Role:

• Disassembly and reassembly of cabin seating
• Keeping accurate technical documentation of repairs
• Assessing repairs needed and finding solutions

The person:

• Background in trimming/upholstery

Key words: Aviation, Aerospace, Repairs, Engineer, Tooling, Essex, Saffron Walden, Component Repair, Technical, Progression, Bonus Scheme, Training, Maintenance, Motor, Trimming, Upholstery, Mechanical Technician, Seating, Automotive, Cabin

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job reference: BBBH27653

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.