Experienced Upholsterer

Whitemeadow Furniture Limited; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Voluntary overtime at premium rate

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Good welfare facilities

Job summary

A leading upholstery manufacturer in the UK is seeking experienced upholsterers to join their skilled team in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The role requires modern upholstery techniques, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality standards. Successful candidates will enjoy a physically active position and the chance to work with diverse materials and methods. Benefits include 30 days of holiday, life assurance, and training opportunities, making it a rewarding career with strong teamwork and flexibility at its core.

Qualifications

• Experience in modern upholstery techniques.
• Ability to use varied cutting techniques.
• Keen eye for detail with defect detection.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to manufacture quality upholstered furniture.
• Ensure high quality standards and maintain a clean workspace.
• Promote safety standards and flexibility in tasks.

Skills

Modern upholstery techniques

Ability to work with numerous fabrics

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Compressed air tools

Upholstery staplers

Job description

On Site/Remote: On Site

Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire

Department: Upholstery

Full Time: Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 3:00pm
Friday 6:30pm - 2:00pm

PBR, £14ph fallback

Who we are

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

Due to us immediately ‘on boarding’ several exciting new customers we now 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.

Please note, this role spans across our Langham Park, Export Drive & Orchard Way sites in Sutton‑In‑Ashfield.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements: Your Skills

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

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

Teamwork

Professionalism

Adaptability & flexibility

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Problem solving

Benefits

30 days holiday per year pro rata

Voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate

Life assurance

Formal and informal training opportunities

Good welfare facilities