Senior Vehicle Upholstery Lead – Seats & Trim

Go-Ahead Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Go-Ahead Ireland in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, is seeking a Senior Vehicle Seat Trimmer to lead trimming of seating and interior trim. You will remove, retrim and refit components to high-quality standards while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires experienced upholsterers with knowledge of moquette, vinyl, leather and foams, and the ability to work from patterns and with industrial sewing equipment. You will guide colleagues and help meet vehicle refurbishment timelines.

Qualifications

• Full B licence required or equivalent.
• Experience in senior/lead trimming role is essential.
• Experience working on buses, coaches or heavy vehicles is preferred.
• Experience with moquette, vinyl, fabric, leather and automotive foams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle seats and interior trim and identify repair work.
• Remove and refit vehicle seats and trim safely and efficiently.
• Strip and retrim seat bases and backs with covers, foams and materials.
• Cut and prepare moquette, vinyl, fabric, leather using patterns and templates.
• Operate industrial sewing machines and trimming equipment to produce high-quality covers and panels.
• Carry out repairs and modifications to seats and trim components as required.
• Work from patterns and templates; adapt patterns as needed.
• Colour match and select materials for consistent finish.
• Use workshop equipment (presses, cutters, air tools) safely.
• Check finished seats for fit, appearance and quality.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to other trimmers.
• Coordinate trimming across vehicles to meet refurbishment timelines.
• Plan material requirements and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

Full B licence

Lead trimming experience

Automotive upholstery

Industrial sewing machines

Pattern and templates

Moquette knowledge

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Presses & die cutters

Air tools

Job description

Go-Ahead Ireland in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, is seeking a Senior Vehicle Seat Trimmer to lead trimming of seating and interior trim. You will remove, retrim and refit components to high-quality standards while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires experienced upholsterers with knowledge of moquette, vinyl, leather and foams, and the ability to work from patterns and with industrial sewing equipment. You will guide colleagues and help meet vehicle refurbishment timelines.