Trainee Upholstery

Simply Jobsworth; Dudley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth in Dudley is seeking a Trainee Upholstery Operative to learn a skilled trade within a growing manufacturing environment. No prior upholstery experience required; full training will be provided, with an emphasis on reliability, practicality, and a strong work ethic.

The role offers full-time hours (6am–3pm, 45 hours/week) and a clear path to develop skills in upholstery and manufacturing. Pay will be discussed at interview, with minimum wage applied.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Hardworking with a positive attitude.
• A quick learner who is keen to develop new skills.
• Practical and comfortable working with their hands.
• Able to follow instructions accurately.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interested in developing a career within upholstery and manufacturing.
• Previous experience in upholstery or manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn upholstery techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and cut upholstery materials.
• Use hand tools and upholstery equipment.
• Measure materials accurately and work to specifications.
• Assist experienced upholsterers with day-to-day production.
• Check finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
• Follow company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Work as part of a busy production team.
• Develop skills and knowledge with full training and support.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Keen to learn

Practical

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Upholstery equipment

Job description

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Location: Dudley, DY6

Salary: To be discussed at interview - minimum wage applies

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Upholstery Operative to join an established manufacturing business based in Dudley, DY6.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn a skilled trade and develop a long-term career within the upholstery and manufacturing industry.

No previous upholstery experience is required, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, practical and keen to learn.

Duties

• Learn upholstery techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and cut upholstery materials.
• Use hand tools and upholstery equipment.
• Measure materials accurately and work to specifications.
• Assist experienced upholsterers with day-to-day production.
• Check finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
• Follow company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Work as part of a busy production team.
• Develop skills and knowledge with full training and support.

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable and punctual.
• Hardworking with a positive attitude.
• A quick learner who is keen to develop new skills.
• Practical and comfortable working with their hands.
• Able to follow instructions accurately.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interested in developing a career within upholstery and manufacturing.

Previous experience in upholstery, furniture, manufacturing, sewing, assembly or another practical environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Pay

Rate of pay will be discussed at interview. Minimum wage applies.

Location

Dudley, DY6.

6am to 3pm 45 hours a week

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade and develop a career within a growing manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.