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Trainee Furniture Repair & Upholstery Technician London & Surrounding Regions Realistic earnings £40,000+ in your first year once fully trained Are you good with your hands and enjoy fixing things? Had a taste of upholstery, furniture repair, car trimming, carpentry, surface repair or any kind of manual restoration work and want to turn it into a well-paid career? This is a rare chance to join a market-leading national furniture restoration company as a Trainee Furniture Repair & Upholstery Technician on a full-time, fully employed basis, with a 12-week paid training programme and excellent long-term prospects. The Opportunity You will be taken through a structured 12-week, fully paid training programme where you will learn: Upholstery repairs and re-covering Leather repair and restoration Stitching and seam repairs Recliner and electronic mechanism fault-finding and repair Cabinet and wood polishing Scratch and surface repairs on a wide range of furniture Training starts in the companys state-of-the-art training centre, where you will learn and practice on real furniture in a controlled environment. You will then continue your development out in the field, working alongside experienced Furniture Technician experts in customers homes. All of this is done on full-time pay from day one. Earnings & Package Competitive basic salary with clear progression Realistic earnings of £40,000+ in your first full year once fully trained, including bonuses and overtime Company vehicle for work use All tools, specialist equipment, tablet, mobile phone and fuel card provided 28 days+ annual holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) Ongoing training and development, with regular salary reviews Support of a national, growing organisation with strong job security This is not a short-term course it is a long-term, secure career path with excellent earning potential. What You Will Be Doing (Once Trained) Visiting customers in their homes to inspect and repair furniture Carrying out upholstery, leather, frame, mechanism and surface repairs to a high standard Using your technical and practical skills to diagnose issues and fix them on the spot where possible Providing a professional, friendly service and explaining work to customers clearly Managing your own day once you are fully competent, with support always available from the technical team Who We Are Looking For You do not need to be a fully qualified upholsterer already. We are looking for people who: Have some hands-on experience in upholstery, furniture, automotive trim, joinery, carpentry, surface repair, bathroom/kitchen fitting or similar practical trades Are technically minded and enjoy problem solving Have strong practical skills and good hand-eye coordination Show excellent attention to detail you care about the finish and quality of your work Are great with people friendly, polite and able to put customers at ease in their homes Are ambitious, have the right attitude and want to build a long-term, well-paid career Are flexible to travel across London and the surrounding regions as part of the role Hold a full UK driving licence If you bring the attitude, ambition and basic practical ability, they will provide the training, tools and ongoing support. Why This Industry? The furniture and upholstery restoration industry is growing fast. More and more people and companies are choosing to repair and restore , rather than replace. That means: Constant demand for skilled Furniture Technicians Strong job security Increasing opportunities for progression and higher earnings Getting in now, with a full training package behind you, is a smart long-term move. Locations & Training Places There are limited trainee places available. They are recruiting across London and the surrounding regions, and will look to place you as close to your home area as possible. How to Apply If you have some hands-on repair or restoration experience (in any related field) and want a well-paid, secure career with full training provided: Send your CV and a brief outline of your practical experience Highlight any upholstery, furniture, leather, wood, automotive trim, surface repair or similar work you have done (employed, self-employed, college or hobby) This is your chance to get paid to learn a specialist trade, gain a van, tools and full support, and realistically earn £40,000+ within your first year once fully trained. TPBN1_UKTJ