Manufacturing Operative – Upholstery

Company: Ipeco Holdings Limited
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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To carry out various manufacturing functions within the Upholstery Manufacturing cell.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • To cut parts into complete kits referencing drawings, templates, work instructions and/or samples,
  • To shape foam using cutting tools,
  • To use various adhesives, bonding a variety of parts to create built up product and finished parts (applied by spatula, brush and spray gun),
  • To work with a selection of small hand tools, including scissors and knives,
  • To cover build up parts with various materials, including cloth and leather,
  • To dress sewn covers to assembly cushions,
  • To work within guidelines / instructions to ensure traceability is maintained,
  • To ensure quality of product is always to the highest standard,
  • To carry out any reworks deemed necessary by Management, Supervision or Inspection,
  • To keep any machinery / tools in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Supervisor,
  • To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company at all times and to comply with the Company Rules and Regulations,
  • Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
  • To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures,
  • To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience of working in a Manufacturing environment
  • Ability to use small hand tools, including scissors and knives
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above
  • Experience working in Upholstery
  • Experience of foam building/shaping
  • Ability to read engineering drawings

COMPANY BENEFITS:

  • Health Care Cash Plan*
  • Employee Assistance Programme*
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
  • Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme*
  • Flexitime
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Sports and Social Club
  • Free car parking
  • Free access to a local gym**
  • Onsite café**

(*Available after 1 year of service)

(** Based in Southend on Sea)

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Posted: July 3rd, 2026