Head office and Factory roles

Head office

Plumbs is a family firm that has been based in Preston for over 60 years, and is one of the most significant employers in the area. We currently employ over 300 people, working in a variety of roles throughout the company, so whether your skills lie in Customer Services, Marketing, Manufacturing or Maintenance, you’re bound to find a place for you.

We’re a great company to work for, and make sure we have plenty of fun throughout the year. Due to this, our staff turnover is very low, and the average length of service is over 17 years! Above all else, we’re keen to see you move forward in your career, so will always provide opportunities for training and progression, as well as a strong support system and friendly team atmosphere.

With a range of opportunities available throughout the company, so if you think Plumbs sounds like the right place for you, check out our current vacancies today.

Current vacancies

Factory

As well as our office based departments, we also operate our main factory from our Preston site. This is a hub of talented craftspeople, all working will skill, dedication and passion to help produce beautiful bespoke products for our customers. If you’re just leaving school or are newly interested in reupholstery, loose cover or curtain making, why not check out our apprenticeships?

For those with more expertise in their field, we’re always on the look out for talented craftspeople to join our various teams throughout the company. We know the enthusiasm, skills and experience it takes to become a fully qualified upholsterer, loose cover or curtain maker, and here at Plumbs, those are talents we want to help thrive.

There’s never a day the same in our factory, as every size, shape and style of furniture passes through our doors. Your skills will be pushed and developed, helping you advance your career as your go.

Our curtain department is equally busy, working with fabrics from some of the country’s most prestigious design houses. All our curtains are fully lined and mitred with blind hems, so you can be proud to produce high quality products with a beautiful finish.

If you’re an upholsterer, loose cover or curtain maker based near Preston, we’d love to hear from you. Our factory is constantly busy, and you will receive a stream of exciting and varied projects to be involved with, alongside constant support and a tight knit team.

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Latest vacancies

  • Upholsterer - Preston (England)

    Upholsterer

    Location: Preston

    Salary: £10.50 per hour 

    Hours of Work: 38 hours per week

    About the Company:

    We currently have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, fully experienced Upholsterer to work within our Re-Upholstery Department.

    Upholsterer Requirements:

    • We would like to hear from applicants who have previous experience and knowledge of working with different upholstery types, including:
      • Recliners
      • Modern Domestic
      • Traditional
      • Leather
      • Deep Buttoning
    • You must have a flexible attitude to work
    • Excellent eye for detail and quality focus
    • Be able to work without close supervision

    If you think that you are suitable for this Upholsterer role, please apply now!

    Closing Date: Friday, 2nd October 2020

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  • Cutter - Upholstery - Preston (England)

    Cutter – Upholstery

    Location: Preston

    Salary: £9.50 per hour

    Hours of Work: 38 hours per week, 7:55am to 4:55am Monday-Thursday, 7:55am to 11:55am Friday

    About the Company:

    We are currently interested to hear from experienced Cutters to take up an opportunity within our Upholstery Department.

    Cutter – Upholstery Requirements:

    We are looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic individual with a good eye for detail.

    Flexibility in your approach to work is also essential in this position as you may be involved in varied tasks throughout the department.

    If you think that you are suitable for this Cutter – Upholstery role, please apply now!

    Closing Date: Friday, 2nd October 2020

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  • Loose Cover Maker / Sewers - Preston (England)

    Loose Cover Maker / Sewers

    Location: Preston

    Salary: £9.50 per hour

    Hours of Work: Full-Time

    About the Company:                                                               

    Due to a significant uplift within our Traditional business, we are looking to recruit Loose Cover Makers/Sewers to join our team.  We would be interested to hear from those with relevant experience who would like to be considered for this opportunity.

    Loose Cover Maker / Sewers Requirements:

    • Loose cover making experience
    • Ability to organise workload and forward plan
    • Flexibility in terms of work responsibilities
    • Team focused
    • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

    If you think that you are suitable for this Loose Cover Maker / Sewers role, please apply now!

    Closing Date: Friday, 2nd October 2020

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  • Sewer - Curtain Department - Preston (England)

    Sewer – Curtain Department

    Location: Preston

    Salary: £8.72 per hour

    Hours of Work: 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday

    About the Company:

    We are looking for an experienced sewer, with an accurate and methodical approach to their work to work within our Curtain Department.

    The Sewer Role:

    Your duties will include general sewing of curtains, scatters, tie-backs, pelmets and other associated tasks.

    If you think that you are suitable for this Sewer role, please apply now!

    Closing Date: Friday, 2nd October 2020

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Plumbs have been established for over 50 years and specialise in producing quality Made-to-Measure Loose Furniture Covers, Curtains and Reupholstery.
Brookhouse Mill, Old Lancaster Ln, Preston PR1 7PZ
Tel: 01772 838 301

Plumbs is rated 4.4 stars by Feefo.co.uk based on 3767 reviews
Plumbs is rated 4.4 stars by Feefo.co.uk based on 3767 reviews