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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.

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.

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.

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.

What you will be doing:

On-site commercial upholstery repairs, re-covers and refurbishment for a well-established national companyCutting, machine sewing and fitting on site, working independently and managing your own dayTravelling within roughly 80 miles of home, with occasional overnight stays further afield (hotels paid)Invoicing weekly for the days you work

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 dayThis 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

£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 callSolid commercial upholstery experience: contract seating, banquettes, booths, headboards, panels and similarYour 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 licenceSelf-employed status (sole trader or limited company), or the willingness to set up quickly

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

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!\n

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