Furniture Upholsterer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Upholsterers who have recovered everything from Chesterfields to modern sofas in UK workshops will feel at home here. A respected furniture restoration workshop in Auckland wants an experienced Upholsterer for a full-time role, restoring and recovering pieces that range from heritage antiques to contemporary designs.
The workshop needs someone who can take a job from bare frame to finished piece without close supervision, with real technical skill and a dependable finish. Eligible candidates may be considered for sponsorship support based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role.
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Key Responsibilities
- Recover and restore a range of furniture using professional upholstery techniques, from preparation to the final finish
- Work across varied fabrics, materials and styles, from heritage antiques to contemporary pieces
- Inspect frames and structures and decide what repair or restoration is required
- Operate upholstery tools and workshop machinery safely, and lift, position and install frames with care
- Keep the quality of finished work consistent, working independently within a skilled team and helping with extra production in busy periods
- Keep the workshop safe, clean and organised
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in the upholstery industry
- Strong practical knowledge of furniture recovering and restoration, with experience across traditional and modern designs
- Able to complete upholstery work with minimal training or guidance
- Safe, skilled use of upholstery tools and equipment, and the physical ability to handle furniture frames and workshop tasks
- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship
- Sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction experience is advantageous
- Dependable and professional, able to meet production deadlines
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