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DFS Trading Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts at partners

Gym and cinema memberships

Sharesave scheme

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Job summary

DFS is seeking a Production Operative to join our manufacturing team at Lincoln House, Somercotes, on a permanent basis. You’ll learn factory processes and materials, helping ensure materials and products are available throughout the plant while building stamina through lifting tasks.

No prior experience is required; a willingness to learn is all that’s needed. Over time you may specialise in upholstery or sewing, with opportunities for career growth and increased earnings.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials and products are available across the factory; significant manual lifting; learn factory processes and materials; opportunity to develop upholstery or sewing skills for growth.

Job description

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

Shifts

Monday to Thursday 6:00 am – 1:50 pm, Friday 6:00 am – 2:05 pm

Growth and Training:

Learn new skills and develop your career with us.

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.

• 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 Sharesave Scheme
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
• Paid days to volunteer each year

(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)