Vehicle Upholsterer


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS14 3BD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Trimmer / Leather Upholsterer required in Leeds

- Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience

- Relocation assistance provided for anyone moving into the area

- Monday to Friday only

- Work with high end vehicles and play a key role in the business - this work is largely outsourced at present

Our client is a prestigious automotive company specialising in luxury and bespoke vehicles. They are looking for an experienced Vehicle Trimmer / Vehicle Upholsterer to join the team at their facility in the Leeds area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced vehicle upholsterer or trimmer with a strong background in leather to work on luxury and prestige vehicles and become part of a highly-skilled team.

The Successful Vehicle Trimmer / Upholsterer will get:

- The opportunity to work on luxury and prestige vehicles.

- The chance to work with high-quality leather, wood, veneers and bespoke interior materials.

- The opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist and prestigious automotive environment.

- A varied role covering vehicle trimming, bespoke interiors, repairs and interior development.

- The opportunity to contribute to the development and refinement of bespoke vehicle interior processes.

- The chance to work alongside an experienced and skilled team.

For this Vehicle Trimmer / Upholsterer role you will be

- Installing, repairing, replacing and modifying vehicle leather interiors to an exceptionally high standard.

- Carrying out vehicle leather trimming in accordance with templates, sketches and blueprints.

- Measuring and cutting leather and carrying out sewing, gluing, stretching, smoothing and trimming.

- Disassembling and reassembling vehicle interiors.

- Working with leather, wood, veneers, precious metals and other bespoke interior materials.

- Carrying out veneer repairs and bespoke interior trim development.

- Completing smart leather repairs as required.

- Working with cutting machines, sewing machines and specialist fixtures and equipment.

- Maintaining accurate paperwork and job documentation.

- Supporting pattern trials and the development of in-house trimming processes.

- Contributing ideas and feedback to improve the efficiency and quality of the trim process.

- Sharing knowledge with other Workshop Technicians where appropriate.

- Representing the company and its brand when working with international distributors.

- Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy working environment.

- Assisting with mentoring apprentices and supporting other areas of the business when required.

For this Vehicle Trimmer / Upholsterer role you will need

- 3–5 years' experience as a Vehicle Trimmer / Vehicle Upholsterer, with particular emphasis on leather.

- Experience working with luxury and/or prestige vehicles is desirable.

- Experience measuring and cutting different types of leather.

- Strong sewing, gluing, stretching, smoothing and trimming skills.

- The ability to disassemble and reassemble vehicle interiors.

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately from templates, sketches and blueprints.

- A practical and methodical approach to problem-solving.

- The ability to work to targets and meet deadlines in a busy workshop environment.

- Excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of English.

- The ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

Contact Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Leeds and West Yorkshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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