Upholsterer

THE TALENT BRANCH; Hawton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Free fuel card

Tools provided

Restoration kits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Gym membership

Employee discount schemes

Structured training and development

Job summary

THE TALENT BRANCH is seeking an experienced Upholsterer to join a leading furniture restoration team. The role involves in-home visits to inspect, diagnose and restore upholstered furniture with independence in a field-based setting.

Excellent earnings potential includes a basic salary plus overtime and performance bonuses. The company provides tools, a vehicle and comprehensive benefits, along with training and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in domestic upholstery or restoration.
• Strong knowledge of modern furniture materials and repair methods.
• Good written and verbal communication for customer reports.
• Organised, proactive and able to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers at home to inspect furniture and diagnose repair needs.
• Carry out repairs to upholstery to a high standard using provided kits.
• Produce clear written reports for business and customer after each visit.
• Advise customers on ongoing care and maintenance of products.
• Represent the business professionally and deliver excellent customer service.

Job description

Upholsterer

A leading name in furniture restoration is expanding across the UK, Scotland and Ireland, and is looking to strengthen its team with skilled tradespeople who take real pride in their work.

This role suits an experienced Upholsterer, Furniture Technician, Furniture Repair Technician or Furniture Restorer with a solid background in modern domestic furniture production or restoration, who is ready to earn well, keep developing their skills and enjoy genuine independence in a field-based role.

What's on offer:

Basic salary from £33,710, with realistic total average earnings of up to £41,370 or more

Optional weekend overtime is paid at £220 per day

Performance-related bonus of up to £200 per month (Company average is currently £180.00 per month, so is very achievable)

Weekend work available at £220 per day (1 in 3 Saturdays required), with further weekend shifts available at an enhanced overtime rate of £220.00 per day at your leisure

• Company vehicle and free fuel card provided
• Tools, materials and restoration kits supplied, including leather and wood
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year after 2 years' service up to a maximum of 28 days
• Structured training and development programme
• Life insurance and pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Employee discount schemes

What you'll be doing:

• Visit customers in their own homes to inspect furniture and upholstery, diagnosing the repair or restoration work needed
• Carry out repairs to upholstered furniture to a high standard, using the tools, materials and restoration kits provided
• Produce clear, accurate written reports for both the business and the customer following each visit
• Advise customers on ongoing product care and maintenance
• Represent the business professionally and deliver a consistently excellent standard of customer service

What we're looking for:

• Significant hands-on experience in domestic upholstery, furniture repair, or furniture production and restoration techniques
• Strong working knowledge of modern furniture materials and repair methods
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear customer-facing reports
• Well organised, proactive and methodical approach to your work
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Comfortable working independently, using your own initiative, as well as part of a wider team