Ulster Carpets

22/05/2026

Ulster Carpets is a respected family-owned bespoke carpet manufacturer, established in 1938. The company is recognised globally for unrivalled design capability and customer service, producing premium woven carpets for customers around the world from our manufacturing site in Portadown.

With significant investment in our plant and facilities and a strong strategic focus, we have an opportunity for the following positions to add strength to our current Team:

• Production Shift Manager
• Production Groupleader
• Maintenance Engineer (Night-shift)
• IT Project Manager

Upcoming: Apprentice Opportunities

In return we offer:
💼 Competitive rate/salary
🗓️ 33 days annual leave (rising with qualifying service)
📊 Annual profit-related bonus linked to company performance
🏛️ Contributory pension scheme with optional salary sacrifice
⚖️ Life assurance (Death in Service scheme)
🏥 Private medical insurance
📄 Company sick pay (subject to qualifying service)
👨‍👩‍👧 Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
🚘 Free onsite parking & excellent transport links (10-minute walk to train station)
🕊 Paid bereavement leave
🎓 Professional development & networking opportunities
🏷️ Staff discount scheme
🏅 Long service awards
🥤 Onsite vending facilities
📅 Corporate and social events
🧘 Wellbeing initiatives to support work-life balance
🤝 Local charity & sponsorship involvement
🏋️ Discounted gym membership
📈 Career progression opportunities

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

Discover our wide range of carpets, rugs & runners. We manufacture some of the world's most luxurious Axminster & Wilton carpets. Bespoke options available.

19/05/2026

A fantastic night with Portadown Rugby Football Club and Ulster Rugby celebrating the future of the game.

13/05/2026

Marks, movements and moments of creativity. A glimpse into our designers’ mark-making session, where every line tells a story. Drawing inspiration from the rhythms, textures and bespoke details found in nature. 🍃

This spirit of creativity is what underpins our bespoke carpet design, allowing us to translate ideas into custom pieces that are tailored to each space.✨

07/05/2026

We’re excited to be exhibiting at INDX National Flooring Show in Birmingham on 10–11 May 🎉

Join Ulster Carpets as we showcase our latest designs, craftsmanship and innovations in flooring.

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello - we’d love to see you there!

21/04/2026

A hallway that sets the tone ✨

Our Tazmin Motif Forest carpet brings heritage-inspired design and enduring style to modern homes.

Explore the full Tazmin range online now via the link in our bio or call into your local retailer to view the full range.

02/04/2026

Looking for your next opportunity in manufacturing? We have an exciting vacancy at Ulster Yarns, based at our Yarn Supply plant in Dewsbury!

We’re on the lookout for a Shift Technician to join our Finishing Department. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and repair of a range of textile machinery -helping to keep production running at peak efficiency across our Winding, Twisting, Reeling, and Packing areas.

If you’re technically skilled, proactive, and ready to be part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Click the link below to apply:

We are seeking to appoint a Customer Service Co-ordinator who will enable the company to strengthen and develop our service to the UK, Ireland and European Markets.

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible women of Ulster Carpets, the makers, creators, leaders and innovators.

Their talent and passion are stitched into every design, every process and every achievement.

Here’s to the women who help weave our story, every single day.

27/02/2026

Ready to lead high-impact, technology-driven projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and partner with vendors to drive growth and transformation.

If you thrive on complex challenges and turning strategy into results we want to hear from you!
👉 Apply now

Ulster Carpets is a renowned, family-owned carpet manufacturer based in Portadown, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1938, the company is a global leader in the production of high-quality, luxurious woven carpets for export to customers located all over the world. We are seeking an experienced IT Project...

16/02/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in our annual The John Wilson Memorial Trust School Charity Challenge that raised £9,000 for 6 different charities.

The top prize of £5,000 was shared between Lurgan Junior High School for their presentation on Action Mental Health, and St. John the Baptist's College who highlighted the work of Women's Aid to combat violence against women.

As part of the challenge, all of the other teams were rewarded with a donation of £1,000 for their charity - Tandragee Junior High School for Baby Basics, St Ronan's College Lurganfor The Blossom Children’s Unit, Clounagh JHS for The Pantry and Killicomaine JHS for Rosie's Trust

As part of the challenge, teams from each school had to make a presentation about the work of their chosen charity and demonstrate how more funding can make a difference.

Our thanks to all the teams for taking part and for Clounagh Junior High School for hosting this year’s challenge.🎉

14/02/2026

Love woven into every detail 💌