Trainee Frame Assembler

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.

Lebus Upholstery | Scunthorpe

Pay: £12.71 per hour plus suite‑equivalent bonus

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 39 hours per week

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 6:15am–3:00pm
• Friday: 6:15am–1:35pm

Location: Queensway Industrial Estate, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RN

Holiday: Fixed factory shutdowns

We’re recruiting a Trainee Frame Assembler to join our busy manufacturing team at Lebus Upholstery
.

This is a permanent role within our Frame Department
, where your work plays a vital part in the quality and success of the finished sofas and chairs that leave our factory.

All Lebus sofa frames are handmade on site
, using high‑quality materials and traditional craftsmanship supported by modern manufacturing methods. As a Frame Assembler, you’ll help build strong, durable frames that move through the factory and become finished upholstered furniture.

• Assemble wooden sofa and furniture frames using a range of materials
• Use hand tools and air‑powered tools (including staple guns) alongside adhesives to securely fix components
• Follow detailed work instructions to ensure frames meet specifications and quality standards
• Carry out lifting and manoeuvring of completed frame structures
  
  Inspect materials and components for damage or defects and report any issues
• Meet production targets while maintaining a high level of quality
• Carry out routine checks on tools and equipment, reporting faults where necessary
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area in line with health and safety requirements
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow between departments
• Take part in training to develop frame assembly skills, tool use, and quality awareness
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, or product quality

• Are hands‑on and practical, with a strong eye for detail
• Enjoy working with tools, materials, and physical products
• Are comfortable with manual handling and physical work
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑based manufacturing environment
• Take pride in producing high‑quality work
• Are reliable, hardworking, and keen to learn

Previous experience in frame assembly, woodworking, or manufacturing is helpful but not essential —
full training is provided
, and we welcome transferable skills.

With over 150 years of experience
, Lebus Upholstery is one of the UK’s largest and most respected manufacturers of upholstered furniture. Based in our 250,000 sq ft purpose‑built factory in North Lincolnshire, we supply major furniture retailers across the UK and Ireland. We design and manufacture everything under one roof, allowing us to maintain exceptional quality standards. As an employee‑owned business
, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we continue to invest in modern technology, processes, and skills development.

• £12.71 per hour training rate, rising to £13.00 per hour OTE
• Employee‑owned trust bonus (tax‑free after 1 year’s service)
• 20% staff discount on sofas
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including:
  • Retail discounts
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Appliance scheme
  • 24/7 confidential counselling
• Free on‑site parking

Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026

Previous experience in frame assembly, woodworking, or manufacturing is helpful but not essential —
full training is provided
, and we welcome transferable skills.