Upholsterer

Nicholas Associates; Heanor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Salary sacrifice pension 5% employee /

7% company contribution

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an Upholsterer to join the Manufacturing and Production team in Heanor. The role focuses on upholstering bespoke mouldings, reading engineering drawings, and operating sewing machines to create material fire seals for oil, gas, marine, and defence sectors.

The position offers a 37.5-hour week with overtime paid at x1.5 Mon-Sat and x2 on Sundays, with potential progression to Team Leader at a higher rate. 30 days holidays and a salary sacrifice pension are included.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sewing machinery.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Following SOPs and instructions precisely.
• Comfortable in a factory production setting.

Responsibilities

• Upholster bespoke mouldings to specification.
• Operate sewing machines to produce components.
• Cut and mark out materials for seals.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for production.

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

The Basics:

Role: Upholsterer - Manufacturing and Production Team Leader
Location: Heanor
Hours: Monday-Thursday (7.30am to 4.00pm) and Fridays (7.30am to 1.00pm) (37.5hr)
Salary: £13.38 per hour / £26,091 per annum + OT (Paid at x1.5 Mon-Sat and x2 Sun) = earnings of £30,000 and upwards achievable
Once progressed to Team Leader this would rise to £13.68 per hour.
Holidays & Pension: 30 days, salary sacrifice pension = 5% individual contribution / 7% company

Overview: Working for a manufacturing business that make fire seals for the likes of the Oil and Gas industry as well as the Marine and Defence Industry, we now require someone to join the production department. You will be tasked to upholster bespoke mouldings, reading engineering drawings, operating sewing machines, cutting and marking out to create material fire seals.

The ideal candidate / Upholsterer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience operating sewing machinery
• Previous experience cutting and marking out of materials
• Capable of following SOP's and reading engineering drawings

Commutable from: Heanor, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.