Furniture Upholsterer
Trade · Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr
Workshop: a respected furniture restoration business in Auckland. Role: Upholsterer within a specialist team. Work runs from heritage antiques to contemporary designs, and you will be trusted to restore, recover and transform each piece on your own.
The employer is looking for a qualified trade professional with proven craftsmanship and a sharp eye for detail. Technical skill, reliability and quality finishes delivered without extensive supervision are what will set the chosen candidate apart.
Candidates in Pakistan should prepare an English CV that lists their upholstery work and time in the trade clearly.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine furniture frames and structures to decide what repair or restoration each piece requires
- Restore and recover a wide range of furniture with professional upholstery methods, carrying every job from preparation to the final finish
- Achieve high-quality results across varied fabrics, materials and furniture styles, keeping workmanship consistent on every completed project
- Operate upholstery tools, equipment and workshop machinery safely
- Take care when lifting, positioning and installing furniture frames
- Work independently, be a positive contributor within a skilled workshop team, and back up extra production when demand is high
- Keep the workshop safe, clean and organised to the required standard
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in the upholstery industry
- Strong practical knowledge of recovering and restoring furniture, with proven experience on both traditional and modern designs
- Able to complete upholstery tasks with minimal guidance or training
- Skilled and safe in the use of upholstery tools and equipment
- Physically capable of handling furniture frames and carrying out workshop duties
- High attention to detail, a commitment to quality craftsmanship and the reliability to meet production deadlines
- Experience in sewing, fabric cutting or furniture frame construction is advantageous
- Sponsorship support may be considered for eligible candidates, based on verified skills, experience and suitability for the role
Apply: jobs@jobsabroad.pk · WhatsApp