Upholsterer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Local gym membership

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a world-leading aerospace component manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea for an Upholstery Operative/Upholsterer. The role involves hands-on fabricating and finishing of components, following technical drawings and templates, with a strong emphasis on workmanship.

Salary up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience. Working hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in upholstery, industrial sewing or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with foam, fabric, leather or similar materials.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, templates and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cut materials into complete kits using drawings, templates, work instructions and samples.
• Shape and trim foam using appropriate cutting equipment.
• Apply adhesives by spatula, brush and spray gun.
• Bond different components to create built-up products and finished parts.
• Use hand tools including scissors, knives and other workshop equipment.
• Cover assembled components with materials such as cloth and leather.
• Fit and dress sewn covers onto cushions and assemblies.
• Follow documented processes to maintain accurate product traceability.
• Inspect finished items and maintain consistently high quality standards.
• Complete rework when identified by management, supervision or inspection.
• Keep equipment and tools clean, maintained and appropriately lubricated.
• Report machinery faults or defects to the relevant supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Quality workmanship

Tools

Scissors

Knives

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is seeking an Upholstery Operative / Upholsterer to join its specialist manufacturing cell in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, detail-focused individual with experience in upholstery, production, textiles or a similar manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut materials into complete kits using drawings, templates, work instructions and samples.
• Shape and trim foam using appropriate cutting equipment.
• Apply adhesives by spatula, brush and spray gun.
• Bond different components to create built-up products and finished parts.
• Use hand tools including scissors, knives and other workshop equipment.
• Cover assembled components with materials such as cloth and leather.
• Fit and dress sewn covers onto cushions and assemblies.
• Follow documented processes to maintain accurate product traceability.
• Inspect finished items and maintain consistently high quality standards.
• Complete rework when identified by management, supervision or inspection.
• Keep equipment and tools clean, maintained and appropriately lubricated.
• Report machinery faults or defects to the relevant supervisor.

About You

• Previous experience in upholstery, industrial sewing or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with foam, fabric, leather or similar materials.
• Practical ability with scissors, knives and small hand tools.
• The ability to follow technical drawings, templates and written instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Experience of foam shaping/building would be advantageous, as would previous work within aerospace, automotive, furniture, textiles or another precision production setting.

• Up to £28,500 salary, dependent on experience.
• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.
• Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance and Sick pay scheme.
• Local gym membership.
• Free on-site parking.

Candidates who require sponsorship can not be considered for this position.

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