Senior Upholsterer

• Lead the repair, restoration, and assembly of upholstered furniture.
• Work with fabrics, padding, and trimmings for durability, comfort, and style.
• Train and guide junior upholsterers.
• Ensure that instructions provided by the Supervisor are relayed and carried out by your respective team(s).
• Motivate your team members to uphold the required level of production.
• Compare the quality of the work performed by your team against the job sheet (Right first-time principle).
• Maintain discipline and work ethics within the team.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 8-10 years of upholstery experience, ideally in a senior role.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Must be able to read technical drawings and job sheets.
• Must be able to check quantity and quality of jobs before leaving workstation.
• Proficient in sewing, webbing, padding, and fabric installation.
• Strong eye for detail, precision, and craftsmanship.
• Leadership and mentoring experience are advantageous.

• Must be hardworking and creative.
• Fast thinking and good problem-solving abilities
• Good time management skill
• Good communication skills
• Be able to work under pressure
• Must be honest and profit orientated
• Must have eye for detail and be quality conscious
• Must be a good motivator
• Must be result driven

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