Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: Up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is seeking an Upholstery Operative / Upholsterer to join its specialist manufacturing cell in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, detail-focused individual with experience in upholstery, production, textiles or a similar manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Cut materials into complete kits using drawings, templates, work instructions and samples.
- Shape and trim foam using appropriate cutting equipment.
- Apply adhesives by spatula, brush and spray gun.
- Bond different components to create built-up products and finished parts.
- Use hand tools including scissors, knives and other workshop equipment.
- Cover assembled components with materials such as cloth and leather.
- Fit and dress sewn covers onto cushions and assemblies.
- Follow documented processes to maintain accurate product traceability.
- Inspect finished items and maintain consistently high quality standards.
- Complete rework when identified by management, supervision or inspection.
- Keep equipment and tools clean, maintained and appropriately lubricated.
- Report machinery faults or defects to the relevant supervisor.
About You
- Previous experience in upholstery, industrial sewing or a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with foam, fabric, leather or similar materials.
- Practical ability with scissors, knives and small hand tools.
- The ability to follow technical drawings, templates and written instructions.
- Good attention to detail and a strong focus on workmanship.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Experience of foam shaping/building would be advantageous, as would previous work within aerospace, automotive, furniture, textiles or another precision production setting.
- Up to £28,500 salary, dependent on experience.
- Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.
- Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance and Sick pay scheme.
- Local gym membership.
- Free on-site parking.
Candidates who require sponsorship can not be considered for this position.
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