Experienced Upholsterer

Who We Are

You may not have heard of Whitemeadow before, but we’re sure you’ve sat on one of our sofas at some point! That’s because we supply high quality sofas and upholstered beds to the leading furniture retailers across the UK. Whitemeadow is also the largest privately owned manufacturer in the UK with sites across Nottinghamshire, in Sutton in Ashfield, Huthwaite and South Normanton.

Our mission at Whitemeadow is to constantly strive to lead in our industry, both in terms of product and people. We’re proud of the work we do and the people who work for us. First and foremost, we always look to recruit talented people who align with our values and ways of working. This vision takes a multi-disciplined workforce, each with a ‘right first time’ attitude and skills that contribute to pushing us ahead of our competition.

Most companies exist to simply make and sell product. We’re different. At Whitemeadow, we believe in inspiring, impressing and innovating.

Job Overview

We currently have great opportunities across our manufacturing sites for experienced upholsterers, to work as part of our skilled and dependable upholstery team, contributing to the production of crafted upholstered furniture to the correct specification and quality standards.

The position plays a key role and is perfect for anyone who wants a varied and rewarding opportunity, in a physically active role in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing 

Working as part of a team, using a variety of skills and methods in the manufacturing of quality domestic upholstered furniture from pre-upholstery to the finished product.

Desired Skills / Experience

First class modern upholstery techniques including:

• Ability to work with numerous fabrics

• Using varied cutting techniques

• Using various compressed air tools

• Good maintenance of tools

• Skilled stapling techniques

• Quality webbing application techniques

• Quality spring application

• Delivering best in class finishing quality using various techniques including seam turning, clearing ends & tack drag

• Keen eye for detail with knowledge of defects & detection

• Good communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative

• Ensuring high quality standards in all that you do

• Taking pride in what you do with a ‘right first time’ mentality

• Ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness of working area

• Maintaining and promoting safe working standards with an absolute commitment to your own and others' safety

Desired Approach

• Someone with a flexible approach in order to meet production performance requirements

• Embrace a diverse range of operational tasks and show flexibility to use your skills to support business needs

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year pro rata

• On-the-job training and development opportunities

• Voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate

• Life assurance

• Staff discount

• High street discount scheme

• Formal and informal training opportunities

• Good welfare facilities