Trainee Frame Assembler
Scunthorpe, England•Full-time
£12.71+ hourly
£12.71+ hourly
About the Job
Trainee Frame Assembler
Lebus Upholstery | Scunthorpe
Pay: £12.71 per hour plus suite‑equivalent bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 39 hours per week
- Monday–Thursday: 6:15am–3:00pm
- Friday: 6:15am–1:35pm
Location: Queensway Industrial Estate, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RN
Holiday: Fixed factory shutdowns
Build quality furniture from the frame up
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.
What you’ll be doing
As part of the Frame Assembly team, you’ll:
- 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
This role is ideal for you if you:
- 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.
Why join Lebus Upholstery?
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.
Our benefits
As part of the Lebus team, you’ll receive:
- £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
Ready to apply?
If this role sounds right for you, please send your CV to
HR@lebus.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
HR@lebus.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
About Lebus Upholstery Ltd
Founded in 1840, Lebus Upholstery is one of the UK’s most established manufacturers of quality upholstered furniture. With over 150 years of craftsmanship, we continue to combine heritage skills with modern manufacturing.Today, we operate from a state‑of‑the‑art 250,000 sq ft facility in North Lincolnshire, supplying furniture retailers across the UK and Ireland. Designed and manufactured under one roof by a dedicated workforce, every Lebus product reflects our commitment to quality, innovation, and consistency.From tradition to technology, Lebus is built on experience, driven by people, and focused on the future.