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.
As a trainee upholsterer at Lebus Upholstery, you would be learning the essential skills involved in crafting and restoring upholstered furniture. This includes working with materials like fabric and foam to cover furniture frames. Your tasks would involve cutting and fitting upholstery to create comfortable and visually appealing furniture:
The role involves:
Learning Upholstery Techniques: applying foam and fabric to frames.
Working with Materials: Familiarising yourself with various fabrics, padding, and frame types, ensuring the quality and durability of the materials used.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring the finished product is neat, precise, and aligned with our quality standards.
Safety: Adhering to safety procedures when using tools and machinery in the workshop.
Teamwork: Collaborating with other upholsterers, trainers, and managers to meet production goals and deliver high-quality products.
During your training, you would be guided by experienced upholsterers who provide hands-on experience and mentoring to help you build proficiency in the craft.
What you'll be doing
Ensure tension and straining methods are used when positioning materials
Use a range of trimmings and finishings including buttons, facings, piping and decorative studs
Use compressed air equipment like staple guns as well as hand tools
Creating different types of pleats including scroll arm, envelope and puckering
Ensure you work as part of a team on piece work production, to ensure manufacturing runs smoothly
Maintain your knowledge of all our products to ensure you know the specifications
Ensure that the Company’s Health and Safety Policies are applied and adhered to
Ensure your workspace is tidy and not causing any obstruction for you or your colleagues
On occasion and as required assist on other areas of manufacturing
The role is for you if...
Enjoy working with your hands and take pride in creating beautiful, functional furniture.
Are eager to learn a craft, build your skills, and grow in the role over time.
Appreciate a combination of creativity and technical skill in your work.
Thrive in a team environment and are motivated to meet both individual and team goals.
Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
Location: Lebus Upholstery, Queensway Industrial Estate, Dunlop Way Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3RN
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week, 6.45 – 15.30 Monday to Thursday, 6.45 – 14.05 Friday
Salary: £12.21 per hour “training rate”, rising to OTE £18 per hour
Holidays: Fixed Factory shutdowns
Lebus Benefits
As an employee owned trust, we try to offer our employees as many benefits as possible:
20% discount on sofas
Employee-owned trust bonus paid annually; tax free after 1 year service
Employee monthly prize draw, prizes up to £250, 10 winners per month (High street Vouchers)
Employee Assistance Programme – offering retailer discounts, bike to work scheme, appliance scheme and 24/7 counselling services
Onsite Canteen
No experience needed
