A leading name in furniture restoration is expanding across the UK, Scotland and Ireland, and is looking to strengthen its team in Southampton with a skilled Upholstery Restoration Technician who takes real pride in their work.
Southampton and the edge of the New Forest set the scene for this south Hampshire round, which includes Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Fareham and Winchester. The M27 runs along the coast, the M3 and M271 head north and west, and the A35 and A36 lead into the New Forest. Port city terraces, student houses, waterside flats in Ocean Village and village homes around Romsey all contain upholstered furniture that sees heavy use. An upholsterer or furniture restorer already living near the Solent would be able to cover these visits without long drives.
Area covered: Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Winchester, Romsey and Totton. This is a field-based role working from home around Southampton (SO14 0AA), attending pre-booked appointments in customers' homes across your own local patch.
This role suits an experienced Upholsterer, Furniture Technician, Furniture Repair Technician or Furniture Restorer with a solid background in modern domestic furniture production or restoration, who is ready to earn well, keep developing their skills and enjoy genuine independence in a field-based role.
What's on offer
- Basic salary from £33,710, with realistic total earnings of £37,500 to £41,370 OTE through bonuses and overtime
- Performance-related bonus of up to £200 per month (company average is currently around £180 per month)
- Optional weekend work paid at £220 per day (1 in 3 Saturdays or Sundays), with further weekend shifts available at £220 per day whenever you want them
- Company vehicle and free fuel card provided
- Tools, materials and restoration kits supplied, including leather and wood
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year after 2 years' service up to a maximum of 28 days
- Structured training and development programme
- Life insurance and pension scheme
- Gym membership and employee discount schemes
What you'll be doing
- Visit customers in their own homes across Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham, Winchester, Romsey and Totton to inspect furniture and upholstery, diagnosing the repair or restoration work needed
- Carry out repairs to upholstered furniture to a high standard, using the tools, materials and restoration kits provided
- Produce clear, accurate written reports for both the business and the customer following each visit
- Advise customers on ongoing product care and maintenance
- Represent the business professionally and deliver a consistently excellent standard of customer service
What we're looking for
- Significant hands-on experience in domestic upholstery, furniture repair, or furniture production and restoration techniques
- Strong working knowledge of modern furniture materials and repair methods
- Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear customer-facing reports
- Well organised, proactive and methodical approach to your work
- Able to remain calm and effective under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Comfortable working independently, using your own initiative, as well as part of a wider team
- Full UK driving licence and based within reach of Southampton
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like the next step you have been waiting for and you are based around Southampton, get in touch today to find out more about the role and the Southampton patch.
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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