Production Operative

DFS Furniture PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across DFS group

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Sharesave Scheme

Training & development

Volunteer days

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC is hiring a Production Operative for our Lincoln House Somercotes site on a permanent basis. You will learn factory processes and materials used to manufacture our furniture, with opportunities to develop upholstery or sewing skills.

The role offers a salary of £25,866 per annum, 39 hours per week, with shifts Monday to Thursday 6:00 am – 1:50 pm and Friday 6:00 am – 2:05 pm, plus a generous benefits package and colleague discounts across the DFS group.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Willing to learn and develop skills such as upholstery or sewing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials and products are available throughout the factory.
• Perform manual lifting as needed and learn to operate different production areas.

Job description

# Production Operative## 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:**We are seeking a Production Operative to join our dynamic manufacturing team at our Lincoln House in Somercotes site on a permanent basis. This role offers an opportunity to start a rewarding career with DFS. As a Production Operative, you will learn the factory processes and the materials needed to manufacture our furniture.**Here's what we offer:**The Highlights...* **Salary** £25,866 per annum + Benefits package* **Hours** 39 hrs per week,* **Shifts** Monday to Thursday 6:00 am - 1:50 pm, Friday 6:00 am - 2:05 pm* **Location:**Lincoln House Somercotes, Derby, DE55 4QQ* **Growth and Training:**Learn new skills and develop your career with us.There's more...* A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)* Generous holiday allowance - with the option to purchase additional holidays each year* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave* Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury's, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more* Discounted gym and cinema memberships* Group Pension Scheme* Group Sharesave Scheme* Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay* Full comprehensive training* Paid days to volunteer each year**What you'll be doing:**Initially, your responsibilities will include ensuring that materials and products are available throughout the factory, which will involve significant manual lifting and require stamina. As you become proficient in your role and gain a deeper understanding of the products, you can choose to develop specialised skills such as upholstery or sewing, providing you with excellent opportunities for growth and increased earnings.No prior experience is necessary - only a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn.**Our Commitment to Inclusion:**We extend a warm welcome to everyone, weaving together a range of voices and perspectives to create a truly inclusive culture. As we strive to build a workplace that better reflects the diverse communities we serve, we encourage applications from under-represented groups.At DFS Group, we're not just a place where everyone is welcome - we're a place where everyone truly belongs.(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)### Production Operative* **Salary**£25,866 per annum* **Frequency**Annual* **Job Reference**dfsgroup/TP/1953/718* **Contract Type**Full Time* **Closing Date**16 October, 2026* **Job Category**Manufacturing* **Business Unit**DFS* **Location**Somercoates, United Kingdom* **Posted on**16 September, 2026