Furniture Upholsterer

Construction · Waitakere City, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr

Experienced upholsterers looking to apply their craft in New Zealand should consider this long-established furniture restoration and recovering business in Waitakere City, Auckland. The Furniture Upholsterer role suits a professional whose practical skills are proven through genuine industry experience.

The position is hands-on and assumes existing trade knowledge: you should be able to manage a variety of furniture pieces confidently without extensive training. A proven work history, strong attention to detail and the physical capability for workshop-based recovering are expected.

The role runs 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with overtime during busier periods. Skilled tradespeople from India and elsewhere with verifiable experience are encouraged to review the requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Select and apply suitable upholstery methods for each furniture type
Recover and upholster furniture spanning antique, traditional and contemporary styles
Deliver professional-standard restoration and recovering work
Manage upholstery projects independently with minimal assistance
Operate upholstery tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
Prepare, position and move furniture frames throughout production
Lift frames onto and off work benches, and assist with loading and unloading furniture for transport
Maintain high standards of finish, accuracy and workmanship
Liaise with team members responsible for cutting, sewing and frame construction
Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workshop
Complete a 40-hour working week from Monday to Friday
Support overtime requirements when workload increases

Requirements & Eligibility

Proven hands-on experience with a wide variety of furniture styles
At least 5 years of professional experience in furniture upholstery
Capacity to complete upholstery work with limited supervision
Strong practical understanding of recovering and restoration techniques
Competence in operating relevant upholstery tools and equipment safely
Physical capability to lift and handle furniture frames
Strong attention to detail and consistent finishing standards
Reliability and the capacity to maintain a full-time work schedule, plus willingness to work overtime when business demands require
Professional upholstery experience that is verifiable
Cutting and sewing skills are an advantage
Experience in furniture frame-making is an advantage
Must meet the applicable requirements for sponsorship consideration

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