Apprentice Upholsterer
Scotland
Craft type
Upholstery and soft furnishings
Opportunity type
Employment and training
Full/part time
Full time
Paid/unpaid
Paid
Provider
Johnston & Dean's Upholstery Ltd
Unit 3 Little Mill Road Industrial Estate
Linlithgow
EH49 7DA
Unit 3 Little Mill Road Industrial Estate
Linlithgow
EH49 7DA
Details
Johnston and Deans Upholstery Ltd is a specialist business committed to high quality craftsmanship and developing talent. They are looking for a motivated individual to join their team as an apprentice upholsterer, learn the trade and progress their career.
Duties:
- Assist in stripping down furniture frames and preparing them for reupholstery.
- Learn and assist with applying padding, webbing, springs and fabrics/leather.
- Cut fabrics/foam, match patterns, secure upholstery finishes under supervision.
- Operate and learn use of hand tools, staple guns and sewing machines etc.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop enviroment.
- Attend off-the-job training and college sessions as part of the apprenticeship.
Personal characteristics:
- A willingness to learn, good attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Practical, hands-on mindset and ability to work in a workshop enviornment.
- Basic numeracy & literacy (GCSEs in Maths & English preferred but not always essential).
- Reliable, punctual, good team-working skills and adaptable.