At a Glance
- Tasks: Cut, machine sew, and fit upholstery on-site for commercial projects.
- Company: Join a well-established national company with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Earn £275-£300 per day, with travel and hotel costs covered.
- Other info: Self-employed status required; great opportunity for those with existing work.
- Why this job: Enjoy flexible work while earning a competitive income in a creative field.
- Qualifications: Must have proven machine sewing and pattern cutting skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Self-employed commercial upholsterer wanted for ongoing contract work along the M4 corridor, based within easy reach of Reading.
Day rate £275, rising to £300 per day for work inside London, with congestion charges and hotel stays paid for you.
We are looking for a self-employed upholsterer, or an experienced upholsterer who is ready to go self-employed, who wants a regular flow of well-paid commercial work alongside their own jobs.
The one skill we cannot compromise on: you must be able to machine sew. Every job involves cutting and machine sewing fabric on site. If you are a hand upholsterer who sends sewing out, this is not the role for you. If you cut your own patterns and run your own industrial machine, read on.
On-site commercial upholstery repairs, re-covers and refurbishment for a well-established national company.
Cutting, machine sewing and fitting on site, working independently and managing your own day.
Travelling within roughly 80 miles of home, with occasional overnight stays in London and further afield (hotels paid).
To put that in perspective, £275 a day worked five days a week across the year is the equivalent of £71,500, and £300 a day is £78,000. This is contract work, so volume depends on demand rather than a fixed rota. It suits an upholsterer who already has some work of their own and wants a reliable, well-paid stream on top.
Requirements:
- Proven machine sewing and pattern cutting skills.
- Solid commercial upholstery experience: contract seating, banquettes, booths, headboards, panels and similar.
- Your own tools, van and industrial sewing machine (a portable Sailrite machine can be rented for £25 per week if you need one).
- Public liability insurance, vehicle insurance and a full UK driving licence.
- Self-employed status (sole trader or limited company), or the willingness to set up quickly.
The Talent Branch have introduced experienced Upholsterers and Furniture professionals into the industry for over a decade now and have many other roles within this niche sector.
Upholsterer Furniture (Permanent) in Milton Keynes employer: THE TALENT BRANCH
Join a leading furniture restoration brand that values its employees and offers a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and excellent training and development opportunities, this role as an Upholsterer provides not just a job, but a pathway to growth and success. Enjoy unique benefits like a company vehicle, free fuel, and performance bonuses while being part of a dynamic team during an exciting period of expansion across the UK, Scotland, and Ireland.
