Location: Telford, TF7
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour (rising to £15.50)
Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:15

• Friday: 07:30 – 13:15
  

KPI Recruiting are currently recruiting for a skilled Upholsterer to join a well-established office furniture manufacturer based in Telford (TF7).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced upholsterer looking for long-term, stable work within a professional manufacturing environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Upholsterer with hands-on experience in soft office furniture, including chairs, sofas, panels, and workstations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of producing high-quality work to commercial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Upholster and re-upholster soft office furniture such as chairs, sofas, benches, and panels

• Cut, sew, stretch, and fix fabric, leather, or vinyl accurately

• Read and understand upholstery drawings, measurements, and work instructions

• Repair frames, padding, springs, and foam as required

• Ensure consistent quality, finish, and comfort standards

• Operate upholstery tools and machinery safely and efficiently

• Maintain a clean and organised work area

• Work closely with production teams to meet deadlines and output targets

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ upholstery experience (office furniture preferred)

• Strong knowledge of upholstery materials, foams, fabrics, and finishes

• Excellent attention to detail and hand-eye coordination

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Physically fit for manual work

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with commercial or modular office furniture

• Ability to work on custom or made-to-order furniture

• Experience using industrial sewing machines

Working Environment

• Factory / workshop setting

• Full-time role on a temp-to-perm basis

Pay & Benefits

• £14.50 per hour, rising to £15.50 per hour

• Weekly pay every Friday

• 28 days annual leave

• 2 weeks’ notice required to book holiday

• Excellent temp-to-perm opportunity

On-Site Facilities

• Canteen

• Free tea, coffee, and sugar

• Free hot drinks vending machine

• Snack vending machine

• Free car parking

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Hayley Smith at KPI Recruiting on 01270 589943 for more details.

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