Job Description

A new vacancy at Lebus Upholstery - Quality Inspector

We are looking for a Quality Inspector to join our fast paced Manufacturing team at Lebus Upholstery on a Permanent basis, working 39 hours per week.

As a Quality Inspector you will check our fabulous products as they go on their journey through the Factory, checking every product matches up to our high standards, and ensuring that every customer experiences the same fantastic quality of product when it arrives with them.

You will need to be able to demonstrate high levels of attention to detail, the ability to work in a high volume environment, and pride in the role that you perform.

What you'll be doing

Inspect finished products at various stages of production to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.

Conduct thorough visual checks for defects, damages, or inconsistencies in materials and stitching.

Ensure that upholstery, fabric, and frame components are securely assembled and free from faults.

Measure and check product dimensions to confirm they match design specifications and quality requirements.

Test product functionality (e.g. ensuring mechanisms, zippers, and other moving parts operate smoothly).

Work closely with the production team to identify and address any issues with products before they are shipped to customers.

Document and report any quality issues or defects found during inspections, ensuring they are tracked and resolved.

Provide feedback to relevant departments on common issues or areas for improvement to maintain consistent product quality.

Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the quality control area, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Follow detailed work instructions, guidelines, and checklists to ensure thorough and accurate inspections.

Collaborate with colleagues to help resolve any quality issues that may arise during production.

Ensure that all products leaving the factory meet customer satisfaction standards for quality and consistency.

Participate in training and development opportunities to improve product knowledge and quality control skills.

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by suggesting ways to enhance quality control processes and reduce defects.

The role is for you if...

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being detail-focused, working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in ensuring that every product is of the highest quality. A willingness to learn and a commitment to maintaining quality standards are key to success in this role.

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

Salary: 12.95 per hour

Holidays: Fixed Factory shutdowns

About Lebus

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 try to offer our employees as many benefits as possible:

20% discount on sofas

Employee-owned trust bonus paid annually; tax free after 1 year service

Employee monthly prize draw, prizes up to 250, 10 winners per month (High street Vouchers)

Employee Assistance Programme - offering retailer discounts, bike to work scheme, appliance scheme and 24/7 counselling services

Onsite Canteen

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV by 1st October 2025 to HR@lebus.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.95 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/10/2025