Mattress Maker and/or Tape Edger
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We are looking for an experienced Mattress Maker to add to our growing team based in Topsham, Devon.
The day to day role will include all aspects of mattress manufacturing primarily in our Domestic range, however there may be some crossover with Hotel orders.
The role includes aspects of heavy lifting and all necessary health and safety precautions need to be adhered to. We understand your level of fitness and physical capability to be adequate for these tasks and rely upon you to inform us if this is not the case.
While we are looking to employ someone with previous experience, training will be provided for our specific product range. Equally we are willing to take on the right person with no mattress making skills who is eager to learn and may have experience on production or assembly line.
Key Responsibilities:
* Tape edging experience preferred
* Measuring and cutting fabrics and fillings for matt making
* Mattress assembly
* Tufting mattresses
* Tape edging skills desirable
* Laminating and cutting raw materials
* Using relevant machinery such as cutting knives, sewing machines, tufting and other upholstery tools and machinery.
* Inspecting finished mattresses
* Adhering to production schedules
* Following H&S procedures About you
* You have mattress making experience if possible (1 year +)
* Production line and/or assembly experience
* Preferably have experience tape edging
* Youre a proactive problem solver
* A team player
* You enjoy working with others to get stuff done
* Youre hardworking & reliable
* An interest in sustainable manufacturing a benefit
* Sufficiently fit and able to manoeuvre mattresses and equipment
Details:
* Our workshop is situated outside Topsham, Devon
* Full time based on fixed rota
* In person role only
* Hourly rate depending on Tape Edge experience, starting £13.50
* Overtime
* Discretionary company bonus twice a year
* Enhanced leave of 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) (on a pro rata basis)
* Additional holiday days the longer youre at Naturalmat
* Onsite Parking and canteen
Rota:Monday to Thursday: 7.30am until 5.00pmFriday: 7.30am to 2pm
Perks:
* Staff discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Annual company parties
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* A Naturalmat mattress on us after your first year
* A monthly fruit & veg box from our friends at Riverford Organic
* Access to either Perkbox or BUPA CashPlan
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About Naturalmat:Naturalmat is proud to stamp 'made by hand in Devon' on all our products. Originating in the marine industry, our founders Mark Tremlett and Peter Tindall both sail and disliked the synthetic mattresses found on most yachts.
They found natural fibres make the best mattresses and set about designing a range for boats and yachts. The company has since expanded into the Nursery, Home and Hotel market, making beds and mattresses for customers all over the country and internationally.
We are honoured receive the Kings Awards for Sustainable Development in 2026 and certified as a B Corp in 2023. We are a small, but growing team (approximately 70 people) based outside Topsham, Devon and provide an enjoyable place to work. Its exciting times at Naturalmat and we need great people to continue driving this growth.
Everyone's welcome at Naturalmat. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. xsngvjr
Due to the hiring timeline, interviewing will begin before the closing date.