Upholstery Sewing Machinist

Who we are

You might not know our name, but chances are, you’ve chilled out on one of our sofas.

At Whitemeadow, we design and develop trend-leading, commercially driven sofas for some of the biggest names in UK furniture retail. We’re white label, so the products we develop are stocked and branded by our retail partners. You’ll find our work in homes all over the nation, trusted by both independent and major retailers to deliver great product with commercial flair.

We’re proud to be the UK’s largest privately owned upholstery manufacturer, with multiple sites across Nottinghamshire. We’ve been growing for thirty years and counting, driven by the dedication of our talented team and our commitment to creating products people love coming home to.

But we’re not just about making great products. We’re about raising the bar.
Our mission is to lead - not just in what we create, but in how we work and who we work with. We believe that to make truly standout furniture, we need standout people. That’s why we hire talented individuals who live our values, bring a positive mindset, and take pride in what they do.

At Whitemeadow, we’re here to inspire, impress, and innovate - together.

About the job

Operating within a fast-paced sewing production environment, you will be working with a vast range of materials and designs, producing items of soft furnishings for sofas, chairs, and beds. You will spend an initial 12-week period within our Sewing Academy, where you will be trained on our models and techniques, before entering one of our production sewing rooms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an efficient workstation and organise workload to ensure a quick, smooth workflow.

• Basic troubleshooting skills for sewing machines.

• Read, interpret, and work to instructions i.e., specifications, standard operating procedures.

• Ability to work as part of a sewing production team or individually, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements: Your skills

• An experienced lockstitch machinist with a clear understanding of how an industrial lockstitch machine operates, able to produce consistently high-quality work, at a good rate of pace and in line with our production needs and demands.

• Experience of overlock and twin needle machinery (desirable).

• Experience of a PBR system (Payment by Result) would be advantageous.

• A basic knowledge of Health and Safety procedures within the workplace.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to work with different fabric types and adjust machine settings accordingly.

• Strong attention to detail and quality-oriented.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Requirements: Your attitude

• Positive attitude

• Teamwork

• Professionalism

• Adaptability & flexibility

• Communication

• Eagerness to learn

• Dependability

• Enthusiasm

• Problem solving

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year

• Voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate

• Life assurance

• Staff discount

• High street discount scheme

• Formal and informal training opportunities

• Good welfare facilities