Upholsterer

Rawles Motorsport; Alton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Classic Trimmer/Auto Upholsterer to join a dedicated team of artisans. This role involves crafting high-quality interiors for classic cars, utilizing your expertise in upholstery techniques and materials. With a refurbished trim facility and a supportive work environment, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to exceptional restoration projects. If you're passionate about classic cars and looking for a rewarding career, this position offers the potential for growth in a family-run business known for its excellence in craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in trim and upholstery.
• Excellent knowledge of leather and upholstery materials.

Responsibilities

• Craft beautiful leather seats and tailored carpet sets.
• Trim and fit hoods, tonneaus, and hood bags for classic cars.

Skills

Upholstery

Patterning

Cutting

Sewing

Knowledge of leather and upholstery materials

Crafting leather seats

Trimming and fitting hoods

Job description

POSITION: CLASSIC TRIMMER/ AUTO UPHOLSTERER

ABOUT RAWLES MOTORSPORT

Rawles Motorsport is the UK’s leading Austin Healey specialist and restorer, known for exceptional quality, building modernised cars and resto-mods. A family run business, we also regularly work on other marques including Aston Martin, Jaguar, MG, and other British Marques. With strong forward orders we are looking to expand our team.

Our trim facility has been refurbished for 2024 and is fully equipped, well-lit and in a superb location overlooking our large showroom.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will join and add to a friendly team of professional classic car artisans who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of classic car restoration and maintenance for our customers.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate all aspects of upholstery, including patterning, cutting, sewing, tacking.
• Have excellent knowledge of leather, mohair and upholstery materials.
• Be able to craft beautiful leather seats, tailored carpet sets, interior panels.
• Be able to trim and fit hoods, tonneaus and hood bags for cars from our patterns.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience trim and upholstery, be able to demonstrate the ability to craft classic car interiors. Luxury aerospace and marine industry experience also considered.
• The successful candidate will be able to develop their skills and learn in a most pleasant environment.

If you feel can meet the above criteria, want to work in a strong team at the top of their class in a position with career development potential, please apply in writing to:

Andrew Cluett- Director, Rawles Motorsport Limited, Upper Froyle, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4JR or call for an informal, confidential discussion: 01420 23212