THE TALENT BRANCH LTD
Upholstery Manager
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UPHOLSTERY MANAGER NORTH EAST ENGLAND £35,000 TO £45,000
What is on offer:
- Salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Overtime available.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Salary growth in line with business development.
- Clear progression route to Production Manager.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Workplace pension.
- Permanent, full-time contract.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
About The Role
Are you an experienced upholsterer ready to step into a leadership role without stepping away from the bench? This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Upholstery Manager to join a growing upholstery manufacturing business in the North East of England, offering a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience one of the strongest packages available in the region.
This is a full-time, permanent workshop-based position working Monday to Friday with no weekend working. You will be leading the day-to-day running of the upholstery operation, working hands-on alongside the team to maintain output and standards, and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.
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For the right person, this role offers a genuine route into a Production Manager position as the business develops a real opportunity to grow with a company that has serious ambition.
What you will be doing as Upholstery Manager:
- Managing and leading the upholstery team on a daily basis while remaining hands-on and upholstering alongside them.
- Producing and overseeing high-quality upholstered furniture from frame to finish.
- Working across a variety of fabric types, cuts, and upholstery techniques including traditional and modern methods.
- Maintaining quality control and finish standards across the workshop.
- Supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues to raise the overall skill level of the team.
- Contributing to a well-run, professional manufacturing environment with a focus on growth.
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What you will need:
- Solid, demonstrable experience as an upholsterer in a workshop or manufacturing setting.
- The ability to lead and motivate a small team while remaining a practical, hands-on contributor.
- Knowledge of upholstery materials including fabrics, foams, springs, and frames.
- A positive, professional attitude and the ability to perform under production conditions.
- Previous supervisory or team-leading experience is an advantage but not essential what matters most is the right attitude and upholstery ability.
This Upholstery Manager role is commutable from Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Darlington, and the wider North East.
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