Upholsterer

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Furniture Ltd in Leeds LS10 seeks an experienced Upholsterer for a permanent role. You will build, upholster and prepare high-quality furniture components, including headboards and pads, using fabrics, leather and vinyl, to meet production deadlines.

Working 39 hours per week, Mon-Thu 7am:3:30pm and Fri 7am:2:30pm, you will join a team focused on quality craftsmanship, safety and efficiency in a busy workshop.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in contract furniture upholstery.
• Proven experience upholstering chairs, stools, headboards and other furniture components using fabrics, leather and vinyl.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work to tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a manufacturing or workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Foaming headboards and pads.
• Upholstering and tacking a range of materials including leather, vinyl and fabric.
• Measuring, cutting and preparing upholstery materials.
• Building and preparing upholstered furniture components to a high standard.
• Carrying out furniture repairs and re-upholstery where required.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Producing accurate, high-quality work within agreed timescales.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets.
• Adhering to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Skills

Upholstery

Fabric & Leather

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Health and safety

Job description

Salary: A GBP 14 p/h

Employment: Permanent, 39 hours per week

Work schedule: Monday :Thursday 7am:3:30pm, Friday 7am:2:30pm

Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Curtis Furniture is a leading UK manufacturer of high:quality hotel bedroom furniture, supplying major hotel brands nationwide. With all manufacturing based at a single, well:organised site, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and strong team collaboration.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Upholsterer to join our growing team. Your primary responsibility will be to build, upholster and prepare high:quality furniture components, including headboards and pads, using a variety of fabrics, leather and vinyl. You will take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship while working efficiently to meet customer expectations and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Foaming headboards and pads.
• Upholstering and tacking a range of materials including leather, vinyl and fabric.
• Measuring, cutting and preparing upholstery materials.
• Building and preparing upholstered furniture components to a high standard.
• Carrying out furniture repairs and re:upholstery where required.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Producing accurate, high:quality work within agreed timescales.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets.
• Adhering to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in contract furniture upholstery.
• Proven experience upholstering chairs, stools, headboards and other furniture components using a variety of fabrics, leather and vinyl.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high:quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work to tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a manufacturing or workshop environment.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and reliable upholsterer who takes pride in their work, has excellent craftsmanship skills and enjoys working in a fast:paced manufacturing environment. You will be committed to delivering outstanding quality and contributing positively to a supportive team.

Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.