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DFS Trading Ltd; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Enhanced parental leave

Product discounts

Wellbeing programme

Group pension

Life assurance

Job summary

DFS is seeking an experienced Upholsterer to craft high-quality furniture. You will work from frame preparation to final fabric or leather upholstery in a collaborative team environment, upholding DFS craftsmanship and safety standards.

The role offers training, progression through piecework earnings, and benefits such as holiday allowance, enhanced leave, product discounts, wellbeing programs, and a company pension. A fast-paced, high-volume production setting awaits.

Qualifications

• Upholsterer with proven experience.
• Hands-on experience using power tools.
• Ability to work in high pressure, high volume production.
• Logical problem solver with organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality upholstered products to spec.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards for customers.
• Prepare frames for upholstery with foams and fibres.
• Use springs to prepare products for upholstery.
• Fill cushions with various fillings.
• Work with fabrics and leathers to upholster.
• Cut materials for upholstery.
• Apply tensioning and framing methods as needed.
• Fit trims, buttons, piping, and decorative studs.
• Operate staple guns and hand tools safely.
• Create pleats such as scroll arm, envelope, puckering.
• Work as a team on piece-work production.
• Keep up-to-date with DFS product specs.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies.
• Keep workspace tidy and safe.
• Assist in other manufacturing areas.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Power tools

High pressure env

Logical problem solver

Organised

Highly motivated

Tools

Power tools

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:

As an experienced Upholsterer, you will play a key role in crafting our high-quality furniture, taking pieces from frame preparation and spring fitting to final fabric or leather upholstery. Working within a collaborative team, you will uphold our exacting standards of craftsmanship while maintaining a safe, efficient, and clean workspace.

Here’s what we offer:The Highlights

Once you've successfully completed your training, you'll move onto our performance-related pay structure, giving you the opportunity to increase your earnings. The more you develop your skills and performance, the greater your earning potential.

Competitive Pay: You will be paid an initial training rate until you are up to speed, you will then be paid piecework (so you will be rewarded for the more you machine)

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.

There’s more…

Generous holiday allowance- the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get. Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave:to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.

Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family plus discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers

Wellbeing Perks:Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.

Pension and Savings:Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.

Life Assurance & Sick Pay:Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.

What you'll be doing:

Being self motivated to produce high quality upholstered products in line with specifications

Ensuring all products produced are of the highest quality ready to go to our customers

Preparing frames for upholstery including adding different foams and fibres

Using a range of springs to ensure our products are prepared for upholstery

Filling cushions using different fillings to complete the product

Working with a large range of materials including fabrics and leathers to upholster our products

Cutting various materials ready for upholstery

Ensuring tension and straining methods are used when positioning materials

Using a range of trimmings and finishings including buttons, facings, piping and decorative studs

Using compressed air equipment like staple guns as well as hand tools

Creating different types of pleats including scroll arm, envelope and puckering

Ensuring you work as part of a team on piece work production, to ensure manufacturing runs smoothly

Maintaining your knowledge of all DFS products to ensure you know the specifications

Ensuring that the Company’s Health and Safety Policies are applied and adhered to

Ensuring your workspace is tidy and not causing any obstruction for you or your colleagues

Assisting on other areas of manufacturing

We’re looking for someone who:

You have upholstery experience

Have hands on experience working with Power tools

Can work in a high pressure and high volume environment

Are a logical problem solver

Organised

Highly Motivated

Our Commitment to 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.)