Upholsterer

Manpower (United Kingdom); North East; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Salary £32,000

Pension

On-site parking

Weekday schedule

Growing business

Friendly environment

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an experienced Upholsterer in Durham to join a growing furniture manufacturer. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £32,000 per year, with a Monday to Friday day shift and on-site parking.

The candidate should bring strong upholstery skills and a pride in quality workmanship. Key responsibilities include fabricating components, creating patterns, and upholstering various furniture items to a high standard, while maintaining safety and production

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery techniques, materials, and processes.
• Ability to read and work from specifications, patterns, and designs.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physically capable of carrying out lifting and handling duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble upholstery components to specification.
• Create patterns and work from design requirements.
• Upholster a variety of furniture products to a high standard.
• Handle materials and finished products, including heavy lifting where required.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and within agreed production deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.
• Identify and resolve upholstery-related issues during the manufacturing process.
• Follow all company quality and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Upholstery techniques

Reading patterns

Attention to detail

Manual lifting

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Upholsterer

Location: Durham
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

About the Role

Manpower is currently recruiting for an experienced Upholsterer on behalf of a growing and well-established furniture manufacturer in Durham. Due to continued expansion, our client is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join their production team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong upholstery background who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble upholstery components to specification.
• Create patterns and work from design requirements.
• Upholster a variety of furniture products to a high standard.
• Handle materials and finished products, including heavy lifting where required.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and within agreed production deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.
• Identify and resolve upholstery-related issues during the manufacturing process.
• Follow all company quality and health & safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery techniques, materials, and processes.
• Ability to read and work from specifications, patterns, and designs.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physically capable of carrying out lifting and handling duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and motivated with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary of £32,000 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• Supportive and friendly working environment