Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Furniture Refurbishment Technician / Upholsterer to join our refurbishment and rework team. This role is ideal for someone hands-on who takes pride in restoring furniture to a high standard, ensuring products are safe, presentable, and ready for customer use or resale.
Key Responsibilities
- Refurbish, repair, and restore furniture including sofas, beds, tables, wardrobes, and cabinets
- Carry out cosmetic and structural repairs (frames, joints, fixings, mechanisms)
- Upholstery repairs such as fabric patching, padding replacement, and re-stapling
- Sanding, filling, painting, staining, and varnishing wooden furniture
- Replace damaged components (legs, handles, hinges, slats, fixings, etc.)
- Assess returned or damaged items and determine repair requirements
- Ensure all refurbished items meet quality, safety, and presentation standards
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area
- Accurately record completed repairs and materials used
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in furniture repair, refurbishment, upholstery, carpentry, or similar trade
- Confident using hand and power tools
- Good attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
- Practical problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude
- Physically fit and comfortable handling furniture items
Desirable (but not essential)
- Upholstery or carpentry qualification
- Experience working with returned goods or rework operations
- Knowledge of health & safety in workshop environments
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Stable, full-time employment
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work with a wide range of furniture products
- Attendance bonus available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50-£15.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
