Upholsterer

Company: Curtis Furniture
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Upholsterer

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Employment: Permanent, 39 hours per week

Work schedule: Monday -Thursday 7am-3:30pm, Friday 7am-2:30pm

Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Curtis Furniture is a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, supplying major hotel brands nationwide. With all manufacturing based at a single, well-organised site, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and strong team collaboration.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Upholsterer to join our growing team. Your primary responsibility will be to build, upholster and prepare high-quality furniture components, including chairs, stools, headboards, seats and pads, using a variety of fabrics, leather and vinyl. You will take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship while working efficiently to meet customer expectations and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Foaming chairs, headboards, stools, seats and pads.
  • Upholstering and tacking a range of materials including leather, vinyl and fabric.
  • Measuring, cutting and preparing upholstery materials.
  • Building and preparing upholstered furniture components to a high standard.
  • Carrying out furniture repairs and re-upholstery where required.
  • Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
  • Producing accurate, high-quality work within agreed timescales.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets.
  • Adhering to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in contract furniture upholstery.
  • Proven experience upholstering chairs, stools, headboards and other furniture components using a variety of fabrics, leather and vinyl.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills.
  • Flexible, proactive and able to work to tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing or workshop environment.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and reliable upholsterer who takes pride in their work, has excellent craftsmanship skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be committed to delivering outstanding quality and contributing positively to a supportive team.

If you are looking to develop your skills within a well-established manufacturing business, we would like to hear from you.

Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026