Upholsterer

● Ability to fit, adjust or replace webbing, padding, or springs - Essential

● Ability to build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding s –Essential

● Cutting, stapling and template-making knowledge - Essential

● Measuring, cutting and operating sewing machines or sew upholstery by hand to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material -Essential

● Knowledge of deep buttoning and other traditional techniques – Essential

● Ability to read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover work pieces – Essential

● Ability to examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs, webbing and locate defects - Essential

● Framework and polishing - Beneficial

● Good understanding of Health and Safety

● Ability to work fast and under pressure to meet production demands

● Guide and supervise the activities of junior or trainee upholsterers

● A keen eye for detail and accuracy in all work with the ability to produce good quality work.

Key Soft Skills

● Flexible approach to working time to meet deadlines/peak workloads

● Liaise regularly with other departments (including the Joinery Workshop and Sales team) to ensure work is completed on time and to customer requirements.

● Monitoring usage of machines and tools and requesting any repairs and maintenance needed

● Effective communication with your team members, other departments and the management.

Education

● At least KCSE certificate but KCPE can be considered.

● Polytechnic training in upholstery/tailoring

● Apprenticeship training