Furniture Upholsterer

The Care Home Interiors Company is a multi-award-winning, family run business, offering an exceptional design and installation service. Our base is in Medstead, Hampshire and we have a newly opened second manufacturing workshop in Westbury. We handmake bespoke furniture, curtains and dressing items for the Care Home sector which we then install in care homes around the UK, we are much respected in the industry. You’d be part of a dynamic and closeknit team who take care and pride in the items that are made and installed. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of fabrication, assembly and maintenance of furniture creating beautiful bespoke items.

Skills needed:

• Proven experience of high level upholstery from start to finish, with the ability to work safely with tools e.g. drills, staple guns using different fabrication techniques. Enjoyment of manual work and adept at using a variety of tools.

• Excellent attention and eye for detail, thorough, high standards, motivated and with ability to work to deadlines.

• Must be able to cut fabrics accurately, sometimes using templates but also to new bespoke designs. Pattern match and sew together professionally to prevent wastage, before fixing to furniture frames.

• Common sense, positive with a ‘can do’ attitude to solve occasional issues.

• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols at all times.

• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality craftsmanship.

General duties:

• Working from plans to upholster ‘bought in’ chair frames which are then padded and cover in high quality upholstery fabric and vinyl. The finished furniture is designed specifically to fit within individual Care Home schemes, with appropriate piping, buttons and trims.

• Occasional ‘repair and refurbishment’ work to rejuvenate furniture from Care Homes.

• Making other required items for Care Homes e.g. Headboards, banquettes, foot stools.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently.

• Competent in interpreting technical drawings or specifications for custom projects.

• Fabricate custom upholstery parts and accessories according to specifications and design requirements

We are a small company and so this is a varied role. Must hold a valid driving license and be fit. The work involved is physical, heavy lifting is required and involves manual handling and standing up for a lot of the day.

You may be asked to work ‘longer days’ during busy periods, in which case time would be paid back in Lieu (for any additional hours worked to be taken when the business is quieter), or paid monthly at the standard hourly rate.

Hours: 36 hours per week.

Salary: Approx £32,000 - £42,000 depending on experience and skills

Pay: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Experience:

• relevant : 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person