The Role

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We are looking for an Industrial Sewing Machine Technician to support our Bed Production team by maintaining, servicing and repairing the industrial sewing machines used across our factory. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with sewing machinery in a manufacturing, upholstery, textiles, furniture or similar production environment.

You will be part of a small maintenance team, helping to keep production running smoothly by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance and making adjustments to ensure machines are running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and service industrial sewing machines used within bed production.

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electronic faults where required.

Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve machine reliability.

Adjust, calibrate and set up machines to meet production requirements.

Support machine installations, changes and improvements where needed.

Keep accurate records of maintenance, servicing and repair activity.

Identify parts required and support with spare parts stock control.

Work closely with Production Operatives and the wider Maintenance team to resolve issues quickly and safely.

Skills and Experience

Experience working with, repairing or adjusting industrial sewing machines would be ideal, but we are also open to candidates with strong practical mechanical skills who are willing to learn this equipment.

Experience in manufacturing, textiles, upholstery, furniture, bedding or another hands-on production environment would be useful.

Good practical repair skills and confidence working with tools, machinery or mechanical equipment.

Electrical or electronic fault-finding knowledge would be helpful, but formal electrical qualifications are not required.

A willingness to learn new machines, systems and ways of working.

Able to work as part of a small team and build confidence working independently over time.

Good communication skills and a helpful, proactive approach.

Welding, soldering, fabrication or previous sewing machine experience would be advantageous, but full experience across all areas is not expected as training will be offered.

The Person

In your dream role, you`ll receive:

£34-37k dependant on experience
Discretionary bonus
Generous staff discount, plus savings on restaurants, holidays, and shopping
24-hour Retail Trust helpline and resources
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Buy-in schemes for extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans

About Dreams

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well.

We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together. There are over 200 of us at our Bed Factory, in Oldbury, West Midlands where every dreamer makes a difference.

So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.

Dreams. Love your job.

We can’t promise breakfast in bed

But, we can promise these:

Wellbeing that works

It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other. It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Room to grow

Your career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.

Extra goodies

Every department has its own little Dream extras.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.

Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.

Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Buy extra holiday when you need more time off, opt into private healthcare or make use of our savings and loans schemes.

Are you a sun seeker who wants an extra week to drink pina coladas somewhere tropical, maybe you’d like a few extra days to spend time with your little ones or perhaps you’ve just got a bit of DIY or a home project you can’t seem to find the time to finish off… Well, good news, we have an amazing scheme where you can buy up to five extra days holiday per year.

Take advantage of fantastic discounts on everyday products and services offered to you just for being a Dreams colleague. From discounted gym memberships, days out, supermarket vouchers to cinema trips, there’s great discounts to benefit everyone. There are also loads of great resources to help support your health & wellbeing.

Room to grow

Your career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.

That’s why we invest in training and development that helps you stretch your skills and reach your next goal – whatever that looks like. You’ll have access to workshops, mentoring, leadership programmes and apprenticeships that lead to recognised qualifications. Because at Dreams, growing your career should feel as natural as getting a good night’s sleep.

Extra goodies

Every department has its own little Dream extras.

In Retail, you’ll find competitive salaries, uncapped commission and peak incentives that make going above and beyond worth it. In Distribution, there are performance-related bonuses and recognition awards for those who go the extra mile. In Bedquarters, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, annual bonuses and colleague discounts. And in our Bed Factory, you’ll get hands-on support and full training to help you master your craft. Wherever you work, you’ll find benefits that fit your role, reward your effort and help you feel right at home.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you’ll be based, whether that’s Bedquarters, or our Bed Factory or one of our stores.

Dreams Oldbury

Unit D1

Granada Trading Estate

Oldbury

B69 4LH

Don’t just take our word for it

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert