Job Summary

The Furniture Upholsterer is responsible for upholstering, repairing, and restoring furniture to meet production specifications and quality standards. The role involves preparing furniture frames, measuring and cutting upholstery materials, fitting fabric or leather, and ensuring finished products are durable, comfortable, and visually consistent.

Key Responsibilities

• Upholster furniture such as sofas, chairs, headboards, and other upholstered products.

• Prepare furniture frames by inspecting their condition and fitting padding, springs, webbing, and other support materials as required.

• Measure, mark, cut, and prepare fabric, leather, foam, and other upholstery materials according to job specifications.

• Fit and secure upholstery materials using hand tools, sewing equipment, and appropriate fastening methods.

• Read and follow work orders, patterns, measurements, and product specifications.

• Repair or replace worn upholstery, padding, seams, and other furniture components.

• Inspect completed work to ensure accurate fit, neat finishing, comfort, and compliance with quality standards.

• Use materials efficiently and minimise offcuts and production waste.

• Maintain upholstery tools and equipment, and report faults or maintenance requirements.

• Keep the work area clean, organised, and safe, following relevant workplace procedures.

• Coordinate with production colleagues and supervisors to meet schedules and resolve work-related issues.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in furniture upholstery, furniture repair, or a related craft role.

• Knowledge of upholstery materials, including fabrics, leather, foam, padding, and support components.

• Ability to measure accurately, follow patterns and specifications, and produce neat finishes.

• Practical skill using upholstery hand tools and sewing or fastening equipment.

• Good attention to detail and commitment to workmanship and product quality.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

• Ability to manage workload and meet production deadlines.

• Commitment to workplace safety and the correct handling of tools and materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training or an apprenticeship in upholstery, furniture making, or a related trade.

• Experience upholstering a range of furniture styles and working with both fabric and leather.

• Experience using industrial sewing machines and upholstery cutting equipment.

• Knowledge of furniture frame construction and common upholstery repair techniques.