Trainee Upolsterer
Trainee Upolsterer
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CompetitiveWere looking for a Trainee Upholsterer to join our trim shop at our Exeter depot working alongside our current upholsterer to learn how to repair and maintain the interior of South Wests fleet and to become a future upholstery specialist.
What does the role involve
- Maintenance: Maintaining and repairing the interior of Stagecoach buses - including seats panels and other
fabric components - Material handling:Selecting cutting and preparing upholstery materials - moquette leather vinyl and foam in line with requirements
- Machine handling:Utilizing sewing machines and handheld power tools to create and assemble upholstery pieces and fastening them securely to the vehicle
- Workmanship:Ensuring high-quality workmanship youll have a keen-eye for detail and adherence to
specification with a creative flair to modify and create custom finishes. Ensure quality standards and acceptable output levels are met - Communication & collaboration:communicating and collaboration with the current upholsterer and the wider engineering team about upholstery requirements
- Health & Safety Compliance:Ensure that activities comply with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment
- Workshop support:Assist with cleaning tidying and maintenance tasks in the workshop
Desirable experience:
- Experience in a creative field
- Genuine interest in upholstery
- Ability to learn new skills and techniques
- Strongpersonal skills including effectivecommunicationself-motivation and a focus onaccuracyandquality
- The ability toplan and prioritisework efficiently ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and organised manner
If youre interested in this position please send a full CV and covering letter via Workday posting or via email to Charlotte Trussler - Closing date: 12th September 2025
Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all irrespective of gender ethnicity race religion beliefs disability neurodiversity sexual orientation or age.
Location:
Exeter Depot Matford Park Road Exeter EX2 8FDRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
