Lebus Upholstery Ltd
Experienced Sewing Machinist
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Lebus Upholstery
Lebus Upholstery, which was established in 1840, has become one of the largest furniture manufacturers of UK produced upholstery, based in North Lincolnshire. We have a modern purpose-built 250,000 square feet factory supplying a wide range of furniture retailers across the UK and Ireland.
Pay: £12.71 per hour, rising to OTE £13.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 39 hours per week
- Monday–Thursday: 6:30am–3:15pm
- Friday: 6:30am–1:50pm
Location: Queensway Industrial Estate, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RN
Holiday: Fixed factory shutdowns
Join a proud British manufacturer and learn a skilled trade
We’re looking for an Experienced Sewing Machinist to join our skilled production team at Lebus Upholstery. This is a permanent opportunity within a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing business, offering stable hours and an early finish on Fridays.
All Lebus sofa frames are handmade on site, forming the foundation of the sofas and chairs that move through our factory to become finished furniture. Your expertise will directly impact the strength, longevity, and quality of our products.
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What you’ll be doing
As Part Of The Sewing Team, You’ll
- Operate industrial sewing machines to produce upholstery covers and components
- Work with a variety of fabrics to meet specifications and quality standards
- Follow patterns, templates, and instructions accurately
- Ensure all stitching is neat, consistent, and aligned with quality expectations
- Work efficiently to meet production targets
- Identify and resolve minor faults or issues with materials
- Maintain your work area in a clean, organised, and safe condition
- Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across production
This Role Is Ideal For You If You
- Have experience using industrial sewing machines
- Have a strong eye for detail and quality
- Take pride in producing accurate, high-standard work
- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Are reliable, practical, and hands-on
- Work well as part of a team
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Experience in upholstery or heavy fabric sewing is desirable but not essential.
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Why join Lebus Upholstery?
With over 150 years of heritage, Lebus Upholstery is one of the UK’s most established and respected manufacturers of upholstered furniture. From our 250,000 sq ft purpose‑built factory in North Lincolnshire, we supply major furniture retailers across the UK and Ireland.
Everything we produce is designed and manufactured under one roof, allowing us to maintain consistently high standards. As an employee‑owned trust, our people directly benefit from the company’s success, and we continue to invest in our facilities, technology, and workforce.
Our benefits
In Return For Your Commitment, You’ll Receive
- £12.71 per hour (training rate), rising to OTE £13.50 per hour
- Employee-owned trust bonus (tax-free after 1 years’ service)
- 20% staff discount on sofas
- Employee Assistance Programme, including:
- Retail discounts
- Bike to work scheme
- Appliance scheme
- 24/7 confidential counselling
- On-site canteen with vending machines
- Free on-site parking
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If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
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