SEWING MACHINIST

Job Reference

KJ/SM_1792056918

Locations

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

Salary

£28000 - £32000 per annum + Company Benefits + Training Development

Job Type

Permanent

POSTED

15 October 2026

Description Are you an experienced Upholstery Sewing Machinist with strong practical sewing skills and experience working with different fabrics? Do you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality finishes and enjoy working independently as part of a small, close-knit team? This could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing furniture manufacturing business.

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a specialist furniture manufacturer producing bespoke furniture and soft furnishings for universities, schools, care homes and commercial environments. They are looking for an Upholstery Sewing Machinist to join their team in Wellingborough on a permanent basis. This is a skilled role involving cutting and sewing upholstery covers and components for sofas, chairs, cushions and other soft furnishings, with the opportunity to work on varied projects in a friendly, professional environment.

Location: Wellingborough

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (40 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Duties

• Cut and sew upholstery covers and components for sofas, chairs, cushions and other soft furnishings.
• Work with a range of upholstery fabrics, patterns and job specifications.
• Operate industrial sewing machines to produce accurate, high-quality components.
• Work with piping, zips and different fabric types.
• Check completed work for accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Organise workloads to meet agreed production deadlines.
• Use materials carefully, keep stock organised and report shortages.
• Carry out routine sewing machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Maintain a tidy work area and follow safe working procedures.
• Communicate with upholsterers and the wider factory team to ensure work is completed efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate Must

• Have good practical sewing skills, including experience with piping, zips and a range of fabrics.
• Have experience using industrial sewing machines, ideally within upholstery or furniture manufacturing.
• Be confident working independently and managing their own workload.
• Have excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality work.
• Be able to organise tasks and maintain quality while meeting deadlines.
• Be reliable, cooperative and comfortable working as part of a small factory team.
• Have a practical approach to work and be willing to learn.

Desirable

• Previous experience within upholstery or contract furniture manufacturing.
• Experience sewing covers and components for bespoke furniture.
• Experience working alongside upholsterers in a furniture production environment.

Benefits

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Training as required.
• Varied work involving bespoke furniture and soft furnishings.
• Friendly, supportive team environment.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.

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