Sewing Machinist

About the role

As a Sewing Machinist within our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality fabric covers for our sofa ranges. This is a fast-paced, piecework-rewarded role where precision and speed go hand-in-hand.

What you’ll be doing

• Upholstery Sewing: Stitching heavy-duty fabrics, leathers and velvets to create precision‑fit cushions, carcasses and arm covers for sofas.
• Machinery Operation: Confidently operating and maintaining industrial sewing machines, specifically focusing on lock stitch for strong, structural seams; over‑lock to finish raw edges and prevent fraying.
• Component Assembly: Inserting and sewing zippers, piping and valances neatly and efficiently.
• Quality Control: Inspecting your own work to ensure seams are straight, tension is correct and all pieces meet our high quality and measurement standards before passing them to the upholstery team.
• Target Achievement: Working efficiently to meet daily production targets and maximise your earning potential under our piecework pay structure.
• Workspace Management: Keeping your machinery clean, oiled and maintaining a safe, tidy work environment.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience with upholstery sewing
• Experience with lock stitch, over lock and zipping
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What we offer

• Competitive pay: initial training rate, followed by piecework based on output.
• Full‑time shifts: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 6:00 am – 1:50 pm, Friday 6:00 am – 2:05 pm.
• Location: Somercotes, Derby, DE55 4QQ.
• Growth and training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Discounts: 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family and cashback at hundreds of retailers.
• Wellbeing perks: Access to healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension & savings: Group pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life assurance & sick pay: Peace of mind with life assurance and company sick pay.

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.

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