At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stylish soft furnishings for sofas, chairs, and beds in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join the UK's largest privately owned upholstery manufacturer with a commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Receive training, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive team.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work culture with a focus on personal development and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that inspires and innovates in furniture design.
- Qualifications: Experience with lockstitch machines and a passion for high-quality craftsmanship.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
*You might not know our name, but chances are, you’ve chilled out on one of our sofas.*
At Whitemeadow, we design and develop trend-leading, commercially driven sofas for some of the biggest names in UK furniture retail.
We’re white label, so the products we develop are stocked and branded by our retail partners.
You’ll find our work in homes all over the nation, trusted by both independent and major retailers to deliver great product with commercial flair.
We’re proud to be the UK’s largest privately owned upholstery manufacturer, with multiple sites across Nottinghamshire.
We’ve been growing for thirty years and counting, driven by the dedication of our talented team and our commitment to creating products people love coming home to.
But we’re not just about making great products. We’re about raising the bar.
Our mission is to lead - not just in what we create, but in how we work and who we work with.
We believe that to make truly standout furniture, we need standout people.
That’s why we hire talented individuals who live our values, bring a positive mindset, and take pride in what they do.
At Whitemeadow, we’re here to *inspire*, *impress*, and *innovate* - together.
*About the job*
Operating within a fast-paced sewing production environment, you will be working with a vast range of materials and designs, producing items of soft furnishings for sofas, chairs, and beds.
You will spend an initial 12-week period within our Sewing Academy where you will be trained on our models and techniques, before entering one of our production sewing rooms.
*Responsibilities* * Prepare an efficient workstation and organise workload to ensure a quick, smooth workflow.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for sewing machines.
- Read, interpret, and work to instructions i. e., specifications, standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a sewing production team or individually, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
*Requirements: Your Skills* * An experienced lockstitch machinist with a clear understanding of how an industrial lockstitch machine operates, able to produce consistently high-quality work, at a good rate of pace and in line with our production needs and demands.
- Experience of overlock and twin needle machinery (desirable).
- Experience of a PBR system (
Upholstery Sewing Machinist employer: Whitemeadow Furniture Limited
At Whitemeadow, we pride ourselves on being the UK's largest privately owned upholstery manufacturer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and craftsmanship thrive. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our comprehensive Sewing Academy, ensuring that every Upholstery Sewing Machinist receives top-notch training and growth opportunities. With a culture that values innovation and teamwork, you'll be part of a dedicated team that not only creates exceptional products but also enjoys a supportive and inspiring workplace in the heart of Nottinghamshire.
Contact Details:
Whitemeadow Furniture Limited Recruitment Team
