Job Description

A new vacancy at Lebus Upholstery - Foam Baler

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 and 2 x 20 minute meal breaks per day

Salary:

12.21 per hour

Holidays: Fixed Factory shutdowns

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a Foam Baler Operative to join our manufacturing team at Lebus Upholstery on a permanent basis. This role plays a key part in supporting production by managing foam waste efficiently, maintaining high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping, and ensuring the foam baler operates effectively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling, processing, and baling foam waste, contributing to a clean, safe, and organised factory environment.

Key Responsibilities

? Follow all health and safety rules to maintain a safe working environment

? Report hazards and keep walkways, fire exits, and emergency routes clear

? Safely handle and move waste and scrap materials using correct equipment

? Remove scrap and offcuts from CNC machines to keep production running smoothly

? Monitor waste levels and prevent build-up around production areas

? Sort and return usable scrap materials where required

? Complete daily baler safety checks before use

? Record waste and scrap information accurately

? Weigh scrap bales and pass them to the FLT operator with correct paperwork

? Maintain high housekeeping standards across the department

? Support team members and assist during busy periods

? Communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, and FLT drivers

The Role Is For You If...

This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast?paced manufacturing environment and capable of regular manual handling and physically demanding work. The successful candidate will have a strong awareness of health and safety practices, take pride in maintaining clean and organised work areas, and demonstrate reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently when required.

About Lebus Upholstery

OVER 150 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! 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. The present site is over 5.5 acres and is probably the largest one-site operation of its kind in the country. A dedicated workforce, coupled with a strong forward thinking management team, ensures that all Lebus products are designed and manufactured to the highest possible standards. Lebus Upholstery is renowned in the industry for its quality of workmanship and design. Through the 1950s and 1960s, Lebus became one of the most famous names in furniture in the UK and was reputed to be the biggest operation in Europe. The company was part of the biggest upholstery manufacturing company in the industry at that time - the Christie-Tyler Group.

Now, Lebus Upholstery Limited has one of the most modern and efficient purpose-built manufacturing units in the UK. Our factory is 250,000 sq ft, as well as the space in the mezzanine area, and is currently busy producing a record order book. Lebus Upholstery are regarded as the market leaders in the quality commercial upholstered furniture market. In our custom built 250,000 square feet factory, probably the largest one site operation of its kind in the country a dedicated workforce and a strong leadership team devote all their talents and experience to the design and construction of Lebus models - many of which are exclusive. Lebus produces quality hardwood frames from seasoned timbers with all joints glued and pinned for triple strength and rigidity. We create and develop all our own exclusive designs, constantly monitoring and often anticipating the latest trends in furnishing designs and fabrics. Heavy investment in the latest computer technology improves both quality and efficiency, and since all the work is carried out under our own roof, quality control is easier and more rigorous, helping to ensure consistently high standards of design and craftsmanship in all Lebus products.

Lebus Benefits

As an employee-owned trust, we offer a strong benefits package, including:

20% discount on sofas Annual employee-owned trust bonus (tax free after 1 year's service) Employee Assistance Programme (retail discounts, bike to work scheme, appliance scheme, and 24/7 counselling)
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV by Friday 16th January 2026 to HR@lebus.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person