THE TALENT BRANCH LTD
Upholsterer
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Commercial Upholsterer - Self-Employed Contractor - £250 per day - North West
Self-employed commercial upholsterer wanted for ongoing contract work across the North West of England. Day rate £250 per day.
This is not an employed position. We are looking for a self-employed upholsterer, or an experienced upholsterer who is ready to go self-employed, who wants a regular flow of well-paid commercial work alongside their own jobs.
The one skill we cannot compromise on: you must be able to machine sew. Every job involves cutting and machine sewing fabric on site. If you are a hand upholsterer who sends sewing out, this is not the role for you. If you cut your own patterns and run your own industrial machine, read on.
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What you will be doing:
- On-site commercial upholstery repairs, re-covers and refurbishment for a well-established national company
- Cutting, machine sewing and fitting on site, working independently and managing your own day
- Travelling within roughly 80 miles of home, with occasional overnight stays further afield (hotels paid)
- Invoicing weekly for the days you work
What you will earn:
- £250 per day
This is contract work, so volume depends on demand rather than a fixed rota. It suits an upholsterer who already has some work of their own and wants a reliable, well-paid stream on top.
What you need:
- Proven machine sewing and pattern cutting skills. Essential. You will be asked about this on the first call
- Solid commercial upholstery experience: contract seating, banquettes, booths, headboards, panels and similar
- Your own tools, van and industrial sewing machine (a portable Sailrite machine can be rented for £25 per week if you need one)
- Public liability insurance, vehicle insurance and a full UK driving licence
- Self-employed status (sole trader or limited company), or the willingness to set up quickly
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