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  • Location

    Clacton-on-Sea

  • Sector:

    Rail

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £30000 - £40000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Adam Marriott

  • Contact email:

    Adam.Marriott@txmrecruit.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    1332974922

  • Job ref:

    BH-83908

  • Published:

    27 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-04-23

  • Startdate:

    2025-03-24

  • Consultant:

    Adam Marriott

Job title: Trimmer/Upholsterer
Location: Hedingham Buses, Unit 6-7 Stephenson Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 4XA
Hours: Monday to Friday days, 40 hours a week
Reporting to: Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities of an Upholsterer include:
  • Repair or replace upholstery in buses.
  • Removes old upholstery from seats and door panels of vehicle.
  • Measures new padding – bolsters and covering materials, and cuts them to required dimensions, using knife or shears within safety guidelines.
  • Adjusts or replaces seat bolsters and wooden frame as needed.
  • Sews covering material together, using sewing machine.
  • Fits covering to seat frame and secures it with glue and tacks.
  • Repairs or replaces as needed to fit within the customer agreed contract.
  • Refurbishes interiors of buses by replacing cushions drapes if needed floor coverings.
  • Safe operation of plant, equipment and/or hand tools associated with the manufacture, fitting or assembly of components.

Experience Required for Upholsterer:
  • Previous upholstering experience
  • Relevant experience using a variety of hand, power, and air tools.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings as needed.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Willing to undertake or provide training as required.

If your interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please click to apply.