Marine Upholsterer

Location: Marsa, Malta

Engagement: Permanent or short-term project assignment

Pay: Competitive and dependent on experience; permanent salary or project rate to be confirmed

About the Role

ANT Recruitment is supporting an established Malta-based yachting services group with a pipeline project requiring experienced marine upholstery capability. You will manufacture, repair and fit high-quality interior and exterior soft furnishings for yachts and leisure craft.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect, measure and assess seating, cushions, panels and other upholstered components
Remove, pattern, cut, sew, cover and refit marine upholstery
Repair or replace foam, backing, fastenings, zips, piping and decorative finishes
Work with marine vinyl, leather, fabrics, canvas and weather-resistant materials
Create accurate patterns and templates for new or replacement items
Deliver neat seams, consistent tension and a premium visual finish
Complete work in confined vessel interiors while protecting adjacent surfaces
Maintain tools and equipment and use materials economically
Record work completed, labour time and materials used
Follow safe-working procedures and vessel access controls
Coordinate with carpentry, GRP and finishing colleagues during refit work

Essential Requirements

Demonstrable professional upholstery, trimming or industrial-sewing experience
Strong patterning, cutting, sewing and fitting skills
Ability to produce consistently high-quality, detail-focused finishes
Knowledge of appropriate foams, adhesives, fixings and finishing techniques
Ability to work independently and within a project team
Availability to work on site in Malta

Desirable Experience

Previous yacht, boatbuilding, marine refit, automotive trimming or luxury-interiors experience
Exterior covers, canopies, headlining or wall-panel experience
Recognised upholstery or trimming qualification
Valid driving licence
Current right to work within the EU, enabling faster mobilisation

Package and Support

Permanent and short-term project options will be considered
Competitive terms based on experience and the selected engagement route
EU-based candidates are preferred for faster placement; other suitably qualified applicants may also be considered
Potential longer-term opportunities within a growing marine services group

Apply

Please submit your CV and, where available, a portfolio of previous upholstery work to .

ANT Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Marine Upholsterer

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