Experienced Vehicle Upholsterer
Location: Tanfield Lea, County Durham
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Excellent rates of pay (dependent on experience)
Join Our Growing Team
Furniture Clinic North East Ltd is a successful, family-run business that has built an outstanding reputation over the past 20 years for quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Vehicle Upholsterer to join our friendly workshop team.
This isn't just another upholstery job. We work on an exciting variety of projects, from classic and prestige vehicles to modern cars, campervans and bespoke automotive interiors & even boat/yacht interiors. Every day is different, and we pride ourselves on producing work to the highest possible standard.
If you're passionate about your trade, take pride in your workmanship and enjoy working within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of vehicle upholstery work, including:
- Stripping and reupholstering vehicle seats.
- Fitting new seat covers.
- Working with leather, vinyl, Alcantara and automotive fabrics.
- Repairing and replacing seat foams.
- Upholstering door cards, armrests, centre consoles, dashboards and interior trim.
- Pattern making and template creation where required.
- Ensuring every project leaves the workshop to the highest standard.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a Vehicle Upholsterer.
- Can confidently work with leather, vinyl, Alcantara and automotive fabrics.
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes genuine pride in their work.
- Can work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Is reliable, organised and committed to producing first-class workmanship.
A full UK driving licence would be an advantage but is not essential.
Why Join Furniture Clinic North East?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company uniform provided.
- Modern, fully equipped workshop.
- Friendly, family-run working environment.
- Secure, permanent employment.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing company.
- Work on a wide variety of interesting and rewarding automotive projects.
About Us
Furniture Clinic North East Ltd is one of the North East's leading upholstery, restoration and bespoke manufacturing companies. We undertake work for private customers, dealerships, insurance companies, commercial organisations and restoration specialists throughout the UK.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for craftsmanship and attention to detail.
If you're an experienced Vehicle Upholsterer looking for a long-term career with a company that genuinely values its employees and invests in its future, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send us your CV along with a few details about your experience. Photographs of previous work are always welcomed but are not essential.
Pay: £14.00-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
