THE TALENT BRANCH LTD
Upholsterer
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Commercial Upholsterer - Self-Employed Contractor
Location: Reading, London and M4 Corridor
Rate: £275 to £300 per day
Self-employed commercial upholsterer wanted for ongoing contract work along the M4 corridor, based within easy reach of Reading. Day rate £275, rising to £300 per day for work inside London, with congestion charges and hotel stays paid for you.
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.
Key Requirement:
- Must be able to machine sew. Every job involves cutting and machine sewing fabric on site.
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 in London and further afield (hotels paid)
- Invoicing weekly for the days you work
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What you will earn:
- £275 per day on the M4 corridor
- £300 per day for work inside London, plus congestion charges and hotels covered
To put that in perspective:
- £275 a day worked five days a week across the year is the equivalent of £71,500
- £300 a day is £78,000
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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Based in the Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke, Bracknell, Slough, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Oxford, or Swindon areas. Please note Bristol and the South Coast are already covered.
The Talent Branch have introduced experienced Upholsterers and Furniture professionals into the industry for over a decade now and have many other roles within this niche sector. Call or apply today!
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