Fabric Cutter (Upholstery) – Precision Cutting Shifts

DFS FURNITURE LTD; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and Training

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts on DFS & Sofology products

Wellbeing perks including healthcare

Pension and Sharesave

Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Job summary

DFS Furniture Ltd. is hiring a Fabric Cutter to operate cutting equipment and prepare fabric components per product specs. You will work alongside experienced colleagues to produce accurate, high-quality work while maintaining a safe, tidy factory environment.

You will learn and develop skills across pattern matching, fabric knowledge, nesting, and tool maintenance, with a rotating shift pattern and opportunities for growth and paid training. Generous benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Operate cutting equipment to cut fabric components as per product specs.
• Develop understanding of quality standards for materials and output.
• Assist in moving cut fabric to sorting areas to keep flow smooth.
• Learn product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Handle customer orders with care and protect materials.

Responsibilities

• Operating cutting machines and hand-cutting equipment to cut fabric components in line with product specifications.
• Assisting in producing accurate, high-quality cut materials while developing an understanding of quality standards.
• Supporting the timely movement of cut fabric to the sorting area to ensure smooth production flow.
• Building knowledge of product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Handling customer orders with care, ensuring materials are protected and processed correctly.
• Reporting any fabric quality issues or production concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Following all Company Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and working practices.
• Helping maintain a clean, tidy, and organised factory environment, ensuring walkways and work areas remain free from obstructions.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and participating in training and development activities

Skills

Industrial machinery operation

Pattern matching

Fabric knowledge

Yield optimization

Precision hand-cutting

Quality inspection

Basic tool maintenance

Tools

CNC fabric cutters

Straight-knife cutters

Rotary shears

Band saws

Job description

DFS Furniture Ltd. is hiring a Fabric Cutter to operate cutting equipment and prepare fabric components per product specs. You will work alongside experienced colleagues to produce accurate, high-quality work while maintaining a safe, tidy factory environment.

You will learn and develop skills across pattern matching, fabric knowledge, nesting, and tool maintenance, with a rotating shift pattern and opportunities for growth and paid training. Generous benefits apply.