Upholstery Sewing Machinist

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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 (Payment by Result) would be advantageous.

• A basic knowledge of Health and Safety procedures within the workplace.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

• Prepare an efficient workstation and organise workload to ensure a quick, smooth workflow.

• Ability to work with different fabric types and adjust machine settings accordingly.

• Strong attention to detail and quality orientated.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• 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.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year

• Voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate

• Life assurance

• Staff discount

• High street discount scheme

• Formal and informal training opportunities

• Good welfare facilities