Bus Seat Trimmer / Upholsterer
Full-Time | Permanent | Wigan
Join a Specialist Manufacturer with Decades of Experience
Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, North West Seating Limited is looking for an experienced Bus Seat Trimmer / Upholsterer to join our production team in Wigan.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and respected business supplying high-quality seating solutions to the UK's public transport industry. You'll work on a variety of projects including new production, refurbishment and aftersales, helping to produce seating used by some of the UK's largest bus manufacturers and operators.
If you take pride in producing quality workmanship, enjoy hands-on practical work and want to be part of a supportive, growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
About North West Seating
North West Seating has built a reputation over decades as a specialist manufacturer and refurbishment provider of seating for public service transport vehicles.
We work with leading manufacturers and operators including Alexander Dennis, Wrightbus, Stagecoach, First Bus and The Go-Ahead Group, delivering bespoke seating solutions and refurbishment services across the UK.
Our success is built on craftsmanship, quality, innovation and a team of people who genuinely care about the products they produce.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Bus Seat Trimmer / Upholsterer, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality seating to the standards our customers expect.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Trimming and upholstering bus seats for new production, refurbishment and aftersales projects.
- Fitting and stretching fabric or vinyl seat covers to finished seat assemblies.
- Using pneumatic (air-powered) staple guns safely and efficiently.
- Preparing seat components including foam, timber, plastics and metal parts prior to trimming.
- Applying spray adhesives and using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Carrying out quality inspections to ensure every seat meets our high standards.
- Supporting production schedules and customer contract orders.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area.
- Following company quality and health & safety procedures.
Every day brings something different. One day you may be refurbishing seating for a major bus operator, while the next you could be producing brand-new seating for one of the UK's leading vehicle manufacturers.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their craftsmanship and wants to contribute to a growing business.
Essential
- Previous experience in upholstery, trimming or a similar hands-on manufacturing role.
- Experience using pneumatic staple guns or similar production equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Physically capable of handling products of varying sizes while following safe manual handling practices.
Desirable
Experience within any of the following industries would be advantageous:
- Bus or coach seating
- Automotive trimming
- Commercial vehicle interiors
- Furniture upholstery
- Caravan or motorhome interiors
- Marine upholstery
- Aircraft seating
Don't worry if you haven't worked specifically on bus seating before—full product training will be provided.
Why Join North West Seating?
We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to develop their skills.
We offer:
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Stable work within a growing UK manufacturer.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress within the business.
- Mentoring and ongoing personal development.
- Company pension.
- Rewards scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Complimentary Monday breakfast.
- Company social events.
- Free on-site parking.
- Early finish every Friday.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday / 7:30am – 4:15pm
Friday / 7:00am – 1:30pm
Enjoy an early finish every Friday, giving you a longer weekend every week.
Who This Role Would Suit
This opportunity would suit experienced:
- Upholsterers
- Trimmers
- Automotive Trim Technicians
- Commercial Vehicle Interior Technicians
- Furniture Upholsterers
- Vehicle Interior Specialists
Whether you've worked on buses, coaches, cars, furniture, caravans or other specialist interiors, we'd like to hear from you.
We're particularly keen to hear from applicants living in Wigan, Leigh, St Helens, Warrington, Bolton, Chorley, Skelmersdale, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Atherton and the surrounding areas.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Wigan
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience.
If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your work makes a visible difference and you can build a long-term career with a growing business, we'd love to receive your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
