Development Upholsterer

Job Title: Development Upholsterer

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 (Depending on experience)

Build Comfort. Create Quality. Improve Lives.

Are you skilled with upholstery, pattern making and sewing techniques?
Do you want a hands-on role where your craftsmanship helps develop assistive medical equipment that makes a real difference?

If yes, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Development Upholsterer to join our innovative product development team. At Accora, we design and manufacture assistive medical equipment that enhances independence, comfort, and safety for people who need extra support due to age, disability, or injury.

This is a practical, creative role where you’ll craft high-quality upholstery prototypes, collaborate with R&D, and shape products that improve lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing upholstery for medical equipment, ensuring high comfort, durability, and quality standards
• Collaborating closely with R&D to prototype, test, and refine new upholstery designs
• Selecting and working with materials that meet comfort, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintaining excellent workmanship and delivering products to specification and on time
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in both design and manufacturing processes

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in upholstery, particularly in development, prototyping, or custom builds
• Excellent sewing, cutting, padding, and patterning skills, with an exceptional eye for detail and finish
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or design concepts, translating them into functional prototypes
• Creative problem-solving skills, with a practical, hands-on approach to challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, comfortable working with R&D, engineering, and production teams
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with a pride in your craft and a focus on user comfort and safety

We Offer:

• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £45,000)
• Company laptop
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Pension matched at 5%
• Private medical healthcare
• Training and development opportunities

About Us

Accora is a dynamic and forward-thinking company specialising in assistive medical equipment. Our mission is to design innovative products that enable people to live as fully and safely as possible — with comfort at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to join a team where your craft makes a real difference?

Apply now and help us develop products that truly change lives.