Upholsterer (4-Day Weekend Shift) — Training & Growth

DFS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day afternoons shift

Generous holiday allowance

Pension and savings schemes

Wellbeing perks

Discounts on DFS products

Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Job summary

DFS in Somercotes is seeking an experienced Upholsterer to craft high-quality furniture from frame preparation to final upholstery. You’ll work in a team, upholding craftsmanship standards in a safe, efficient workspace.

The role includes extensive training with progression to a performance-based pay structure, plus a 4-day afternoon shift and strong benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Upholstery experience required.
• Hands-on with power tools.
• Able to work in high pressure and high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality upholstered products to specifications.
• Prepare frames for upholstery including foam and fibres.
• Use springs to prepare upholstery.
• Upholster products using fabrics and leathers.
• Cut materials for upholstery.
• Apply trims and finishings such as buttons, piping and decorative studs.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organised

Highly motivated

Tools

Power tools

Job description

DFS in Somercotes is seeking an experienced Upholsterer to craft high-quality furniture from frame preparation to final upholstery. You’ll work in a team, upholding craftsmanship standards in a safe, efficient workspace.

The role includes extensive training with progression to a performance-based pay structure, plus a 4-day afternoon shift and strong benefits to support work-life balance.