Upholstery Technician
2026-05-07T17:15:23+00:00
Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Art, Fashion & Design, Manufacturing & Warehouse
2026-05-14T17:00:00+00:00
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Accurex Consultants, being founded in 1998, is a Management Consulting center with a highly qualified team of dedicated management & human resource experts. We are the one stop Centre for all of your management and Human Resource needs.
Job Role
To design, repair, and maintain upholstered furniture pieces, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship, durability, and aesthetic appeal. The Upholstery Technician is responsible for fabric selection, cutting, stitching, padding, and finishing, while adhering to safety standards and production timelines. The role contributes directly to customer satisfaction and product value in the furniture industry.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Upholstery Work
- Measure, cut, and stitch fabrics, leather, and other upholstery materials.
- Assemble padding, springs, webbing, and frames to create durable furniture.
- Repair and refurbish worn or damaged furniture pieces.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all upholstery work meets company quality standards.
- Inspect finished products for durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.
- Maintain consistency in stitching, finishing, and material usage.
Operational Efficiency
- Work with production teams to meet daily and weekly output targets.
- Optimize material usage to minimize wastage.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used and jobs completed.
Customer Service & Customization
- Execute custom upholstery orders based on client specifications.
- Provide professional advice on fabric choices, durability, and maintenance.
- Ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to workplace safety standards when handling tools and machinery.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Certificate in Upholstery, Furniture Design, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ practical experience in furniture upholstery.
- Proven hands-on experience with stitching, padding, and finishing.
- Knowledge of upholstery tools, fabrics, and repair techniques.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret design specifications.
- Proficiency in handling upholstery tools and machinery.
- Good knowledge of fabric types and durability.
- Experience in modern furniture design trends.
- Basic inventory and material management skills.
- Customer service and communication abilities.
- Creativity in design and finishing techniques.
- Measure, cut, and stitch fabrics, leather, and other upholstery materials.
- Assemble padding, springs, webbing, and frames to create durable furniture.
- Repair and refurbish worn or damaged furniture pieces.
- Ensure all upholstery work meets company quality standards.
- Inspect finished products for durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.
- Maintain consistency in stitching, finishing, and material usage.
- Work with production teams to meet daily and weekly output targets.
- Optimize material usage to minimize wastage.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used and jobs completed.
- Execute custom upholstery orders based on client specifications.
- Provide professional advice on fabric choices, durability, and maintenance.
- Ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
- Adhere to workplace safety standards when handling tools and machinery.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret design specifications.
- Proficiency in handling upholstery tools and machinery.
- Good knowledge of fabric types and durability.
- Experience in modern furniture design trends.
- Basic inventory and material management skills.
- Customer service and communication abilities.
- Creativity in design and finishing techniques.
- Diploma/Certificate in Upholstery, Furniture Design, or related field.
- Proven hands-on experience with stitching, padding, and finishing.
- Knowledge of upholstery tools, fabrics, and repair techniques.
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Vacancy title:
Upholstery Technician
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Art, Fashion & Design, Manufacturing & Warehouse]
Jobs at:
Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 14 2026
Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Accurex Consultants, being founded in 1998, is a Management Consulting center with a highly qualified team of dedicated management & human resource experts. We are the one stop Centre for all of your management and Human Resource needs.
Job Role
To design, repair, and maintain upholstered furniture pieces, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship, durability, and aesthetic appeal. The Upholstery Technician is responsible for fabric selection, cutting, stitching, padding, and finishing, while adhering to safety standards and production timelines. The role contributes directly to customer satisfaction and product value in the furniture industry.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Upholstery Work
- Measure, cut, and stitch fabrics, leather, and other upholstery materials.
- Assemble padding, springs, webbing, and frames to create durable furniture.
- Repair and refurbish worn or damaged furniture pieces.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure all upholstery work meets company quality standards.
- Inspect finished products for durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.
- Maintain consistency in stitching, finishing, and material usage.
Operational Efficiency
- Work with production teams to meet daily and weekly output targets.
- Optimize material usage to minimize wastage.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used and jobs completed.
Customer Service & Customization
- Execute custom upholstery orders based on client specifications.
- Provide professional advice on fabric choices, durability, and maintenance.
- Ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to workplace safety standards when handling tools and machinery.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Certificate in Upholstery, Furniture Design, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ practical experience in furniture upholstery.
- Proven hands-on experience with stitching, padding, and finishing.
- Knowledge of upholstery tools, fabrics, and repair techniques.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret design specifications.
- Proficiency in handling upholstery tools and machinery.
- Good knowledge of fabric types and durability.
- Experience in modern furniture design trends.
- Basic inventory and material management skills.
- Customer service and communication abilities.
- Creativity in design and finishing techniques.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
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