Junior Upholsterer

Rype Office is a rapidly growing and award-winning office furniture remanufacturer servicing all of Britain. We are seeking a full-time Junior Upholsterer to work in our workshop. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of upholstery through a recognised training programme as well as on-the-job training.

Your principal duties will be reupholstering high quality used modern office furniture to as-new condition, and upholstering soft furniture designed by Rype Office.

This role offers plenty of variety because we reupholster most high-end brands’ soft and task seating. For example, Orangebox, Herman Miller, and Vitra.

We have a great team of talented staff who are very good at their jobs who respect and support each other; you will become part of this supportive system.

Location:

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Remuneration:

Competitive and dependent on experience.

Position:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with fabrics, is passionate about upholstery, is able to work independently and, most of all, takes pride in their work.

You will be part of a team who are also working towards finishing orders within set timeframes in readiness for installations at a client sites.

Key Responsibilities:
Working in our upholstery studio, your key responsibilities will include:

- Reupholstering

• Cutting, sewing and fitting
• Refoaming

- Looking after for the upholstery studio, such as:

• ­ Overall cleanliness and tidiness
• ­ Ordering fabric
• ­ Advising on furniture repairs

- Keeping track of fabric and tool inventory

- Ensuring all reupholstering is completed ahead of time in readiness for office installations

On occasion, you may also attend client sites to assist with office installations and reupholstering.

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Interest in upholstering
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Eligible to work in the UK

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about producing high quality work
• Be known for getting things done – and doing them properly
• Focus on the details – attention to detail is vital for our reputation
• Be a practical problem-solver
• Be well-presented and polite and considerate of others

To Apply:

Send your application, comprising a CV and a cover letter sharing with us your experience and why you are the best candidate for this role to jobs@rypeoffice.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High Wycombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• In your cover letter please let us know about your interest in upholstery. We would love to see photos of your great work.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 11/05/2023