Upholsterer

Description

Summary: Join a leading Christchurch furniture manufacturer as an Upholsterer/Furniture Assembler, performing hands-on production of upholstered furniture. Highlights: 1. Permanent, stable role with a respected NZ manufacturer 2. Early Friday finishes and a clean, well-organised factory 3. Training provided with opportunity to develop trade skills * Permanent, stable role with a respected NZ manufacturer (60+ years in business) * Early Friday finishes and a clean, well-organised factory environment * Training provided with opportunity to develop trade skills and grow within the b Description: A leading Christchurch furniture manufacturing company is seeking a skilled or semi-skilled Upholsterer to join their growing production team. This is a hands-on manufacturing, assembly, and factory production role working with upholstered furniture, including chairs and settees. Due to internal role changes and business growth, there is a need for 1-2 Upholsterers / Furniture Assemblers to support production demand. Key Benefits: * Permanent full-time role in established NZ furniture manufacturing company (60+ years) * Early Friday finishes + clean, organised factory production environment * Training provided with real opportunity to develop upholstery, manufacturing, and trade skills About the Role - Upholsterer / Furniture Assembler: You will work in a busy furniture production and upholstery factory, assembling and finishing upholstered chairs and settees from pre-worked components. This is a physical, hands-on manufacturing role requiring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail to produce high-quality finished furniture. Key Responsibilities: * Upholstery of chairs, couches, and settees (furniture manufacturing) * Final assembly of upholstered furniture products * Working with pre-cut frames, foam, fabric, and components * Stapling, pulling, stretching, and fitting upholstery materials * Using hand tools, staple guns, pneumatic tools, and battery tools * Quality control and finishing checks on all furniture products * Identifying and fixing defects during assembly and production Tools & Equipment Used: * Hand tools (hammers, screwdrivers, cutting tools) * Staple guns and upholstery tools * Pneumatic air tools and battery-powered tools * Mechanical fasteners (bolts, screws, fittings) Skills & Experience: We are open to experience - ideal candidates may come from, * Upholstery / Furniture manufacturing / Cabinet making * Carpentry / Joinery / Trade assistant roles * Factory work / Assembly line / Production worker roles * Hands-on labouring or mechanical assembly backgrounds Must have: * Strong manual handling and physical capability (lifting, assembly work) * Excellent attention to detail and quality control mindset * Experience in factory, manufacturing, or assembly environments * Ability to work independently in a production line environment * Practical, mechanically minded approach to work Upholstery experience is an advantage but not essential - full training provided for the right candidate. Why Apply: * Stable permanent full-time upholstery/factory job * Work with a long-established NZ furniture manufacturer * Early Friday finishes every week * Clean, structured, well-run production environment * Training and development in upholstery and manufacturing skills * Health insurance after 6 months Hours: * Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm * Friday: 7:00 am - 11:00 am Apply Now: If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing job in Christchurch and want to build a career in furniture upholstery and production, we want to hear from you. Applicants must: * Be based in New Zealand * Hold full working rights * Pass pre-employment drug and criminal checks Steve Deans VIPeople Senior Recruiter | Civil, Engineering, Construction & Trades