Fabric Sorter

DFS; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sofa retail specialist in the UK is seeking a Fabric Sorter to join their team. This role involves organizing and selecting fabrics for sofa production in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and able to keep up with production demands. A variety of benefits are offered, including holiday allowance and discounts on gym memberships.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

High street discounts

Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships

Progression and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to sort and handle materials accurately.
• Methodical approach to work processes.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Sort cut fabric logically into orders.
• Check quality of cut fabric before sewing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

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Location: Lincoln House Factory, Lincoln House, DE55 4QQ

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:Full Time. 39 hours per week.

Shifts: 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)

Salary: You will be paid a training rate until you are up to speed (negotiable dependent on experience.) Then you will be paid piecework (so you will be rewarded for the more you produce.) On target earnings of +£16ph + benefits package.

In your new role as a Fabric Sorter at DFS youll play a key role in the manufacturing process of sofas. This position involves selecting and organising fabrics for sofa production, ensuring that the correct materials are used for each piece. As a Fabric Sorter, attention to detail is crucial to maintain the quality and consistency of the final product. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, on your feet and on the go, working as part of a team.

What you'll be doing

Ensuring all cut fabric is sorted logically into orders ready to be sewn

When sorting all cut fabric, ensure this is done in load order and sent to the Sewing section in a timely manner

Be up to date with all product specifications and requirements

When sorting check the cut fabric to ensure all parts are included

Be able to check the quality of the cut fabric to ensure it is ready to be sewn

Check for any missing parts and raise through the correct channels when required to ensure this is completed

Ensure the safe handling of customer orders

Ensure that the Companys Health and Safety policies are rigorously applied and complied with

Compliance with the Companys policies and directives

Ensuring the factory is kept tidy and nothing can cause obstruction for colleagues

The role is for you if...

You enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take pride in being organised and efficient

You have a keen eye for detail and can spot missing components or quality issues with ease

You are methodical in your approach and understand the importance of sorting and handling materials accurately

Youre reliable, punctual, and take ownership of your work to meet daily production targets

You care about quality and consistency, and understand how your role supports the wider production process

Youre comfortable following set procedures and can confidently work through checklists to ensure nothing is missed

You are proactive in raising issues and communicating with the right teams to keep everything moving smoothly

You take health and safety seriously and contribute to keeping the workspace clean, tidy, and safe for everyone

You thrive in a team environment but can work independently and stay focused when needed

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills so you can really find your thing.

We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:

• Holiday allowance the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get!)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
• Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsburys, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
• Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
• Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills