Trainee Upholsterer

Orior By Design

Employer Location: DOWN
Phone Number: 02830262620
Email: JOBS@ORIORFURNITURE.COM
Web: WWW.ORIORFURNITURE.COM

Job description

Learning to build, repair, and restore furniture covers and padding using both traditional and modern techniques. Key duties include stripping old upholstery, cutting fabrics, operating power tools (like staple guns and saws), and attaching foam. Ideal candidates have strong manual dexterity and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

  • Stripping existing upholstery, inspecting and repairing wooden frames, and fixing webbing or springs
  • Learning to measure, cut, and pattern fabrics, leather, and foam
  • Operating industrial sewing machines and applying padding using tacks, glue, or pneumatic staple guns
  • Adding trimmings, buttons, fringing, and piping to exact specifications
  • Maintaining tools, performing equipment maintenance, and keeping the work area safe and clean

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Strong manual dexterity and a keen eye for detail

Desirable Skills

  • The ability to lift furniture and perform physically demanding, hands-on tasks
  • High attention to detail, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to follow strict safety and quality guidelines

Further Information

Email CV to jobs@oriorfurniture.com

Vacancy ID
1777551
Job ref.
0002
Job Sector
Manufacturing
Area
Co Down
Location
Newy
Salary
To be confirmed
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37.75
Published date
10/07/2026
Closing date
13/08/2026
Worktime
8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday / 8.30am - 3.00pm Friday

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