Housekeeper - 20 Hours. 3 Months Fixed Term

DFS Furniture PLC; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Friends & family discount

Holiday allowance

Enhanced leave

Discounts & cashback

Gym memberships

Cinema memberships

Group Pension Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC in Derby is seeking a meticulous Housekeeper to maintain a pristine showroom. The role is 20 hours per week with a fixed term period, based in the Derby showroom in the United Kingdom.

You will clean, dust, vacuum, mop floors and toilet areas, maintain the coffee machine, and manage cleaning supplies while representing DFS values. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, employee discounts, holiday allowance, enhanced leave, and various other benefits as part of DFS’s

Qualifications

• DBS checks required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and mopping the showroom.
• Maintaining the coffee machine.
• Managing cleaning supplies and ensuring stock up to date.
• Following a work rota and completing duties in order.
• Representing DFS values in interaction with colleagues and customers.

Job description

# Housekeeper - 20 Hours. 3 Months Fixed Term## Your new role**About DFS:**It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.**About the Role:**The Housekeeper is a key role at the heart of the business, taking pride in maintaining the beautiful showroom to the highest standards.Key responsibilities include general cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and toilet areas), maintaining the coffee machine, managing cleaning supplies, and representing DFS values.The shift pattern is typically Monday–Friday, 8am–12pm, with occasional weekend and bank holiday work. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and lots of enthusiasm who enjoys interacting with colleagues and potential customers as part of a fun and friendly team**Here’s what we offer:****The Highlights...*** Competitive Pay & Work-Life Balance: With an hourly rate of £12.71 and a reliable schedule* 30% colleague discount plus 15% friends & family discount across DFS and Sofology**There’s more...*** Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional holidays each year* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave* Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers* Discounted gym and cinema memberships* Group Pension Scheme* Group Sharesave Scheme* Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay**What you'll be doing:*** Ensuring the showroom is presentable to the highest standards by cleaning, dusting and vacuuming.* Mopping floors and displaying floor signs where appropriate.* Cleaning toilet areas.* Maintaining the coffee machine.* Ensuring cleaning supply inventory is up to date.* Following a work rota and completing duties in order.* Representing DFS values and those of our brand partners in everything that you do.**Inclusion:**We're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Housekeeper - 20 Hours. 3 Months Fixed Term* **Salary** £13,264 + Company Benefits* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** dfsgroup/TP/1952/906* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 28 December, 2026* **Job Category** In-Store Management* **Business Unit** DFS* **Location** Derby, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 2 November, 2026