Upholsterer

Plain Sailing Recruitment Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Upholsterer in Salisbury to work hands-on with various upholstered items including chairs and sofas. The ideal candidate will have prior upholstery experience and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include precise cutting and sewing of fabrics, collaborating with a team, and using industrial tools safely. Candidates should be adaptable, reliable and possess good communication skills. This role does not provide individual feedback on applications.

Qualifications

• Previous upholstery experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabric suitability.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut fabric or leather accurately.
• Use power and hand tools for upholstery tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with a team.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Dexterity

Fabric suitability knowledge

Creativity

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Advert : Upholsterer Overview

We are seeking a skilled Upholsterer to upholster a variety of stools, chairs, sofas, fixed seating, and occasional items such as headboards. This hands‑on role requires precision, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently within a workshop environment.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Previous upholstery experience preferred
• High level of dexterity
• Strong understanding of fabric suitability
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving furniture
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Good verbal communication skills
• Dependable, responsible, and a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Thorough, alert, and detail‑oriented
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Flexible when following workflow and priority instructions

Role & Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Upholstery Workshop Supervisor
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Measure and cut fabric or leather using patterns, stencils, and industrial cutting tools with precision
• Use power and hand tools to apply and install batting, foam, poly‑filler, and fabric to wooden frameworks for hand‑crafted furniture
• Attach finishes, including buttons, trim, tassels, and decorative accessories, according to order specifications
• Operate equipment such as portable hand‑sewing machines, nail guns, tack hammers, hot‑knife cutters, and other industrial tools
• Highlight assembly complications or slowdowns to the supervisor and suggest solutions
• Manually sew upholstery or operate sewing machines to seam cushions and join fabric sections
• Stay up to date with upholstery techniques and industry trends
• Follow sketches, patterns, and specifications to mark cutting lines using chalk, pencil, or paint
• Inspect frames, springs and webbings to identify any defects
• Build or repair upholstered furniture using a variety of hand and power tools
• Adhere strictly to health and safety procedures
• Wear protective clothing as required

Please note we regret that due to the high volume of CVs received we cannot give individual feedback to candidates. If you are not contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Plain Sailing Recruitment Ltd, is a UK‑based agency providing specialist solutions across all sectors. We operate an equal opportunities policy of treating all employees and job applicants equally regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, marital or civil partnership status or disability. Head of Operations