Sewing Machinist

Impact Recruitment Services; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Tools and equipment provided

Training as required

Varied work involving bespoke items

Friendly, supportive team environment

Job summary

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a specialist furniture manufacturer to recruit an Upholstery Sewing Machinist for their site in Wellingborough. This permanent role involves cutting and sewing upholstery covers for sofas, chairs and cushions, using a range of fabrics and job specifications.

The successful candidate will operate industrial sewing machines, manage workloads to meet deadlines, and maintain quality throughout the production process.

Qualifications

• Strong practical sewing skills across fabrics and components.
• Experience using industrial sewing machines in upholstery or furniture manufacturing.
• Ability to handle piping, zips and varied fabrics to produce high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Cut and sew upholstery covers and components for sofas, chairs and cushions.
• Work with a range of fabrics, patterns and job specs.
• Operate industrial sewing machines to produce accurate components.
• Check finished work for accuracy and quality.
• Organise workloads to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain a tidy work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Practical sewing

Industrial sewing machines

Piping and zips

Fabric handling

Job description

Are you an experienced Upholstery Sewing Machinist with strong practical sewing skills and experience working with different fabrics? Do you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality finishes and enjoy working independently as part of a small, close-knit team? This could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing furniture manufacturing business.

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a specialist furniture manufacturer producing bespoke furniture and soft furnishings for universities, schools, care homes and commercial environments. They are looking for an Upholstery Sewing Machinist to join their team in Wellingborough on a permanent basis. This is a skilled role involving cutting and sewing upholstery covers and components for sofas, chairs, cushions and other soft furnishings, with the opportunity to work on varied projects in a friendly, professional environment.

Location

Wellingborough

Hours

Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (40 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Salary

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Duties

• Cut and sew upholstery covers and components for sofas, chairs, cushions and other soft furnishings.
• Work with a range of upholstery fabrics, patterns and job specifications.
• Operate industrial sewing machines to produce accurate, high-quality components.
• Work with piping, zips and different fabric types.
• Check completed work for accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Organise workloads to meet agreed production deadlines.
• Use materials carefully, keep stock organised and report shortages.
• Carry out routine sewing machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Maintain a tidy work area and follow safe working procedures.
• Communicate with upholsterers and the wider factory team to ensure work is completed efficiently.

The ideal candidate must

• Have good practical sewing skills, including experience with piping, zips and a range of fabrics.
• Have experience using industrial sewing machines, ideally within upholstery or furniture manufacturing.
• Be confident working independently and managing their own workload.
• Have excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality work.
• Be able to organise tasks and maintain quality while meeting deadlines.
• Be reliable, cooperative and comfortable working as part of a small factory team.
• Have a practical approach to work and be willing to learn.

Desirable

• Previous experience within upholstery or contract furniture manufacturing.
• Experience sewing covers and components for bespoke furniture.
• Experience working alongside upholsterers in a furniture production environment.

Benefits

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Training as required.
• Varied work involving bespoke furniture and soft furnishings.
• Friendly, supportive team environment.