Automotive Upholsterer / Trimmer — Rye

A specialist automotive interiors business in Rye, East Sussex (TN31) is looking for an Automotive Upholsterer or Trimmer with strong gluing and trimming skills for dashboards, door cards, consoles and interior trim panels.

This is a hands-on workshop role for a Car Trimmer, Automotive Trimmer, Coach Trimmer, Vehicle Upholsterer or Upholsterer with leather and vinyl trimming skills. Sewing is not essential, as the business has in-house machinists and outsources larger sewing runs; the skill they most need is accurate, clean technical gluing and wrapping of trim components.

What you'll be doing

• Trimming and wrapping dashboards, door cards, consoles and interior panels in leather, vinyl and fabric
• Technical gluing, stretching and finishing of trim to a high standard with clean edges and no bubbling
• Preparing substrates and components for trimming
• Working alongside the sewing team to fit covers and trim to finished components

What we're looking for

• Experience as an Automotive Upholsterer, Car Trimmer, Coach Trimmer, Vehicle Upholsterer or furniture Upholsterer with leather or vinyl trimming skills
• Good technical gluing and trimming skills; a steady hand and attention to detail
• Sewing ability is a bonus but not essential
• Based within reach of Rye, East Sussex

What's on offer

• £13.50 to £16.50 per hour depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time workshop role

Ready to apply?

If you are an Automotive Trimmer, Car Upholsterer or Upholsterer around Rye, Hastings, Ashford, Tenterden, Folkestone or Eastbourne with good trimming and gluing skills, we would like to hear from you.

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Closing date: 2026-11-02

To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on 07792 797476 or carlos@thetalentbranch.com

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