Upholstery Sewing Machinist

Job Title: Upholstery Sewing Machinist

Location: Leicestershire

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour

Shift: 8am - 5pm (Mon - Thurs) and 8am - 1pm (Fri)

Benefits: Company events + Company pension + Cycle to work scheme + Employee discount + Enhanced maternity leave + Enhanced paternity leave + Health & wellbeing programme + Life insurance + On-site parking + Paid volunteer time + Referral programme + Sabbatical + Sick pay

The Company:

A respected bespoke furniture company are looking for an experiencedUpholsterer to join their team, due to a growth in the business.

The Upholstery Sewing Machinist:

• Operate industrial sewing machines to stitch fabric, vinyl, and leather upholstery covers.
• Cut and prepare materials to precise specifications.
• Maintain high-quality stitching, ensuring consistency in production.
• Work on loose cushion covers and inners with attention to detail.
• Adhere to quality control standards at all production stages.
• Maintain a safe and organised workspace.
• Assist with general ad hoc duties.

The Candidate:

• Ideally 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in machining fabric and leather covers to a high standard.
• Knowledge of using industrial sewing machines, including lockstitch and overlockers.
• Ability to work with a variety of fabrics and leathers.
• Strong mathematical skills for accurate measurements and calculations.
• Ability to follow patterns and technical drawings accurately.
• Ensuring quality control processes are followed at all stages of production.
• Capable of working to deadlines.
• Takes a safety conscious approach to work with an understanding of the safe use of workshop machinery, hand and air tools.

Apply:

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