Upholsterer
CV-LibraryPontefract, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 3 September 2026
Apply NowOur client is a well-established and successful manufacturer. They are looking for an experienced Upholsterer to work in their busy factory. This is a permanent, full time role.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
* Over a year’s recent experience in furniture upholstery.
* Strong understanding of upholstery techniques including cutting, sewing, padding, webbing, fitting, and finishing.
* Ability to use upholstery tools and machinery safely and correctly.
* Good attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality finishes.
* Strong problem solving ability when working with complex or bespoke pieces.
* Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Salary: £14.85 per hour + Bonus (circa £40 - £110 a month depending on performance), also discretionary twice annual bonus based on overall company performance.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 11.00am
Breaks: One 30-minute break (paid), two 15-minute breaks (unpaid)
Benefits include:
* Additional Holidays for Long Service
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Free on-site parking
* Events
Responsibilities:
* To Upholster various items of furniture from the frame up to finished items.
* Use a variety of tools such as staple guns & drills, in addition to hand tools to manufacture a wide range of furniture.
* Read and follow upholstery specifications, drawings, and production instructions.
* Repair or re-upholster existing furniture when required.
* To complete work to a high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines.
* To work with the production team to achieve the production schedule.
This job would suit someone from with experience as an Upholsterer with similar job titles such as Upholstery Operative / Upholstering Operator / Furniture Fixer / Furniture Fitter / Trimer / Sofa Builder / Sofa Assembler / Furniture Assembly Operative / Furniture Finisher / etc
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
* Over a year’s recent experience in furniture upholstery.
* Strong understanding of upholstery techniques including cutting, sewing, padding, webbing, fitting, and finishing.
* Ability to use upholstery tools and machinery safely and correctly.
* Good attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality finishes.
* Strong problem solving ability when working with complex or bespoke pieces.
* Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Salary: £14.85 per hour + Bonus (circa £40 - £110 a month depending on performance), also discretionary twice annual bonus based on overall company performance.
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 11.00am
Breaks: One 30-minute break (paid), two 15-minute breaks (unpaid)
Benefits include:
* Additional Holidays for Long Service
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Free on-site parking
* Events
Responsibilities:
* To Upholster various items of furniture from the frame up to finished items.
* Use a variety of tools such as staple guns & drills, in addition to hand tools to manufacture a wide range of furniture.
* Read and follow upholstery specifications, drawings, and production instructions.
* Repair or re-upholster existing furniture when required.
* To complete work to a high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines.
* To work with the production team to achieve the production schedule.
This job would suit someone from with experience as an Upholsterer with similar job titles such as Upholstery Operative / Upholstering Operator / Furniture Fixer / Furniture Fitter / Trimer / Sofa Builder / Sofa Assembler / Furniture Assembly Operative / Furniture Finisher / etc