Upholsterer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Summit Chairs Ltd are looking for a bright and enthusiastic new member of the Upholstering team. The Upholsterer role is based in our Trowbridge office and is a full time permanent position.
Working in a friendly and supportive team, you will be working on the Upholstery section, to upholster chairs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Β· Upholstering furniture within our factory team.
- The ideal candidate will be confident using a staple gun, nail guns and have similar some previous upholstery experience would be beneficial.
- Able to work in a fast-paced role and able to work to manufacturing targets.
- You will undertake activities as required by the demands of the business ensuring that products are manufactured in an effective and timely manner.
Ideally the candidate should have/be:
Β· Upholstering furniture experience. Training will be provided
Β· Good time management skills.
Β· Proactive and methodical.
Β· Calm and considered under pressure.
Β· Hands on interactive approach
In return we offer
Β· 25 days holiday, plus 1 extra day per year up to a maximum of 5 extra days.
Β· Employee benefits scheme.
Β· Regular company update meeting, team meetings and pizza lunches.
Β· Bonus schemes.
Β· The opportunity to join an established and growing team and to develop your career with us.
Β· Free onsite parking.
Β· Discounts on all of our products.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- upholsterer: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Upholsterer roles across Summit Chairs Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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