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We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and dedicated Upholsterer who can managethedepartmentand take full responsibility for the running and quality of our upholstery division.

This is a critical succession role: you will work directly alongside our current retiring Senior Upholsterer, who brings over 45 years of experience, for a short handover period from May 2026 until their retirement in June 2026. This is a rare chance to gain valuable managerial, technical, and client-specific knowledge before assuming full control.

Key Responsibilities: Leadership, Client Management & Craftsmanship

The successful candidate will be fully responsible for the upholstery department's success, encompassing both management and hands-on craftsmanship:

1. Department Leadership & Management

Supervision: Managing and providing training/guidance to the other upholsterer in the department.

Scheduling & Workflow: Organising the schedule of works to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and to the expected quality.

Procurement: Managing all material ordering, including upholstery fabrics, supplies, and specialist components, and managing inventory.

2. Client & Sales Management

Quotation: Confidently assessing pieces of furniture, preparing accurate and competitive quotations for potential jobs, and managing pricing.

Customer Communication: Being the primary point of contact, speaking to customers directly via telephone and email, and meeting them in person to discuss requirements.

3. Hands-On Craftsmanship

Comprehensive Upholstery: Completing a portion of the hands-on upholstery work, covering a wide range of furniture (modern and antique).

Technique Mastery: Ensuring proficiency in Traditional Methods (e.g., springing, webbing) and Modern Techniques (e.g., foam cutting, contemporary fabrics) within the department.

Logistics: Occasionally assisting with the collection and delivery of items to customer homes.

Essential Requirements

Proven Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of professional, hands-on experience in furniture upholstery, including traditional upholstery.

Leadership/Supervisory Experience: Prior experience in managing a department, or significant project workload.

Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to accurately assess work, prepare quotations, and manage material budgets and schedules.

Dual Skillset: Required proficiency in both traditional (antique) and modern upholstery methods.

Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills for managing clients and suppliers.

Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Working Details

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Location: Our dedicated air-conditioned workshops in Hertfordshire.

Handover: Guaranteed intensive handover period (May-June 2026) with the retiring Senior Upholsterer.

Leave: Standard entitlements plus closure over Christmas and New Year + 1 additional day per year of service, up to 5 additional days.

How to Apply

If you are a high-calibre Upholsterer ready to step into a leadership and managerial role, apply today.

Submit your CV and a detailed Cover Letter outlining your specific experience in both traditional and modern upholstery AND your managerial/supervisory history.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent