Trainee Textile & Upholstery Operative

Our Values:

• Aim to Amaze……Inspire Loyalty
• FDA ……..Function, Design and AHA!
• Passion for People
• Collaborate to Innovate
• Ambition with Humility
• Acting Responsibly

The Role

We are looking for a Trainee Textile & Upholstery Operative to be trained in all aspects of Textile and Upholstery operations undertaken by Race Furniture. This includes Pattern Making, cutting and sewing and Upholstery techniques.

I create and own

• The desire to learn both the traditional and innovative skills of high quality, bespoke, upholstery manufacture from a team of professional craftsmen.
• Cultivate an understanding of textiles, sewing techniques, pattern design and upholstery methods required to achieve the desired levels of craftsmanship.
• Develop skills to enable you achieve high quality standards of product manufacture whilst delivering at the required economic and efficiency levels.
• To become an intrinsic member of the team and have the drive to progress within the department through future succession.

I drive the delivery of

• High quality pattern cutting that utalises available material economically.
• To provide accurate material utalisation calculations when costing new jobs.
• High quality sewing to deliver the customers required finish.
• To be able to upholster jobs in a cost effective, high quality fashion in various styles and techniques best suited to the job in hand.
• To follow company Health and Safety, quality and social guidelines while going about your daily duties.

Required skills & experience

• An interest in working with textiles and upholstery.
• The ability to absorb information and put into practice the skills you will be taught
• The capacity to grasp concepts easily
• Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Mathematical skills
• A propensity to ask for information or guidance when unsure of an instruction.
• A hunger for hard work
• Good hand dexterity skills

How success is measured

• Progression in proficiency of the skills learned
• The ability to display this progression in practical attainment.
• Integration into the team
• Display and appreciation of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality.y.

To apply please email Emma Welch at emma.welch@oceedesign.com with a copy of your most recent CV. No agencies please.