An exciting opportunity for an experienced Upholsterer to join the expanding upholstery department of a luxury furniture maker just outside Edinburgh. Our client has been hand-making upholstery and furniture for over 20 years for a trade-only client base of interior designers, architects and specifiers across the UK and internationally. Projects range from boutique hotels and private residences to five-star resorts and restaurants, so every upholstered piece is genuinely bespoke.
This role suits a time-served upholsterer who is equally confident with modern and traditional upholstery, takes pride in a high-end finish and enjoys working from technical specifications rather than a production line.
What you will be doing as an Upholsterer
- Upholstering bespoke sofas, chairs, headboards and occasional furniture to a luxury standard
- Planning and making templates for cutting and sewing, including box cushions and components
- Cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather, and working with foam and fillings
- Re-upholstering modern, antique and period furniture using traditional and modern upholstery techniques
- Working from technical job specifications and drawings
- Maintaining high quality-control standards on every piece
What we are looking for in an Upholsterer
- Around 10 years' experience as an upholsterer in bespoke, contract or high-end furniture upholstery
- Strong traditional upholstery skills (springing, stuffing, stitching, hand finishing) as well as modern upholstery
- Experience re-upholstering antique and period furniture
- Confident with industrial sewing machines and upholstery tools
- Able to read technical drawings and specifications
- Productive, adaptable and focused on quality workmanship
What is on offer
- £16 to £18 per hour (£32,448 to £36,504 per year), depending on experience
- Overtime available at a higher rate
- 28 days annual holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development within a growing business
- Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm
If you are an experienced upholsterer looking for genuinely bespoke work in a skilled workshop near Edinburgh, we would love to hear from you.
Ready to apply?
Apply now with your CV or call Carlos at The Talent Branch on 07792 797476 for a confidential chat.
Closing date: 30 November 2026
Updated: 30 October 2026
To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on
07792 797476 or
carlos@thetalentbranch.com
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