We are looking for a skilled upholsterer to bolster our established team on a full-time basis.
At Atlas we design and manufacture quality, bespoke and long-lasting contract furniture for the hospitality, leisure and Marine industry across the UK, in Europe and beyond. As part of the Upholstery team, you will be joining a dedicated group of skilled individuals who take pride in their work and ensure quality at all points of the process.
The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running - they will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to produce work to the Atlas required high standards. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and not be afraid to ask questions.
Hours worked are 40 hours per week, either 7.30am to 4.00pm or 8.30am to 5.00pm
Skills required
- Relevant up-to-date experience in an upholstery role.
- Be able to do all aspects of Upholstery, including patterning, cutting, sewing, tacking
- The ability to take accurate measurements and work out amounts of materials
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good spoken and written English
- Patience and perseverance
- Safety-awareness
- Be dependable and professional
- Be resourceful and self-confident
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision
We offer a competitive wage, free parking, EAP and Life Insurance.
Interview will consist of upholstering a unit in line with drawing handovers. Interviewee will require safety shoes/boots.
The role will be physically demanding, involving lifting and carrying furniture.
This role will be based on-site.
Equal Opportunities
Atlas Contract Furniture is an equal opportunities employer. We will treat everyone equally and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Atlas Contract Furniture shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate is submitted for a vacancy. Atlas Contract Furniture will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.
Important information regarding this position: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Atlas will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: From £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Christchurch BH23 3TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please provide detail as to why you would be suitable for this position.
Experience:
- Upholstery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
