Upholsterer at Olakleen Holdings Limited

O’la-kleen Nigeria Limited is Nigeria’s foremost cleaning service company with a brand name used as a reference point both locally and internationally. The company has continued to exceed the expectations of clients thereby defining service excellence in the cleaning industry.

O’la-kleen Nigeria Limited renders services for the corporate organisation as well as individuals with our client’s list ranging from the American Embassy, Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Breweries to mention but a few.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Upholsterer

Location: Ogun

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

The upholsterer will make and repair upholstery for our clients.
You will be responsible for meeting with the client or design agent, selecting the appropriate materials for the job, and installing the upholstery to meet the desired specifications.
You may also be required to dismantle and rebuild furniture in which the upholstery has been replaced.

Job Description

Meeting with clients and design agents to discuss upholstery ideas.
Interpreting design orders and creating upholstery stencils.
Selecting and sourcing upholstery materials.
Dismantling furniture for upholstery preparation.
Measuring and cutting leather or fabric with the aid of design stencils.
Installing foam and batting to the furniture framework.
Installing and repairing furniture webbing and seating springs.
Stretching out and installing fabric or leather coverings.
Stitching, gluing, and nailing fabric into place.
Smoothing out imperfections.
Conducting quality checks on completed orders.

Qualifications

Diploma or OND in Upholstery making and or a relevant course
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Technical:

In-depth knowledge of modern upholstery techniques.
A good eye for detail.
Ability to visualize design ideas.
Strategic thinking and strong execution skills.
Knowledge of upholstery tools including hot knives, nail guns, and sewing equipment.
Ability to lift, pull, and manipulate heavy objects.
Ability to translate the ideas of the client into high-quality furnishings.

Non-Technical: