Job Summary
** We are seeking a skilled and versatile Upholsterer to join our team, successful candidates must have proven upholstery experience and knowledge. Wage to be discussed at interview. **
“An industry leader in furniture and upholstery services, at Lang and Potter, we pride ourselves on providing quality and craftmanship in everything we do, and that is as true today as it was in 1946 when we first started. The quality of our work and our ability to adapt has made us the production partners of choice for many household names within the luxury goods market and beyond.”
Job Description
You will be expected to Upholster various pieces of internal and external furniture using a variety of fabrics, materials and foams while adhering to high levels of quality.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- Planning the work, preparing patterns and templates, cutting out fabric
- Covering frames with padding and fabric using stitching, staples, tacks or glue
- Making cushions, adding trimmings like piping, fringing and buttons
- Removing old upholstery and repairing frames before re-upholstering
Knowledge and Skills:
- Must have previous upholstery knowledge and skills
- Ability to be proactive
- Ability to understand detailed and technical work instructions
- Methodical approach to work with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Tactful with the ability to work within the boundaries of confidentiality
- Strong communication and relationship skills/ ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Excellent time management and organisational skills in order to prioritise a demanding workload and meet strict deadlines
- Upholding accuracy with a strong attention to detail
Job Requirements:
- Well organised
- Confidentiality
- Professional Manner
- Team Worker with a flexible approach
- Highly motivated
- Reliable and Flexible
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Good Team Player
- May be required to travel between locations as and when required
Any adoc duties when required
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person