Upholsterer Prepper

Dfs-Furniture-Stores; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day afternoon shift

Long weekends with three days off each

Two-week July shutdown

Christmas time off

No bank holidays

Performance-related pay

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC is seeking an Upholstery Prepper at our Lincoln House site in Somercotes. The role involves collecting components and preparing them for upholstery in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have upholstery or assembly experience, can handle heavy lifting, and are prepared for a 39-hour week on an afternoon shift with opportunities for performance-based pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in upholstery or assembly production preferred.
• Able to perform heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Willingness to work 39 hours/week on a 4-day afternoon shift.

Responsibilities

• Collect components from different factory areas and prepare them for upholstery.
• Assist in the upholstery production process and ensure readiness of materials.

Skills

Manual handling

Heavy lifting

Hands-on

Tools

Upholstery tools

Job description

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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 prepare))

Working Hours:

39

Location:

Somercotes

Closing Date:

07/11/2026

Job Category:

Manufacturing

Region / Division:

Manufacturing

Brand:

DFS

Job Introduction

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.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together . We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills - so you can really find your thing.

About the Role

We're looking for an Upholstery Prepper to join our fast paced Manufacturing team at our Lincoln House site on a permanent basis.

An Upholstery Prepperis a keyrole in our furniture production process. The Upholstery Prepper role is fasted paced and will require the ability to multi task but is an ideal role to progress to full Upholstery roles. You will need to collect components from different areas of the factory and ensure that everything is ready to be upholstered through our process.

Here's what we offer:

Imagine finishing your working week while others are only halfway through theirs.

Our 4-day afternoon shift gives you three days off every week - that's a long weekend, every weekend. You'll also enjoy a two-week shutdown every July at the start of the summer holidays, a week off at Christmas, and we don't workbank holidays, giving you even more time to relax, recharge and spend with the people who matter the most.

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.

It's a shift pattern designed to help you achieve a better work-life balance giving you more time for you, and the chance to earn more as your skills grow - there's always room for more at DFS.

The Highlights

Competitive Pay & Work-Life Balance: With a great training rate to get you started and a reliable schedule, leading to a strong annual earning potential including uncapped commission.

Working hours :39 hours per week

Afternoon Shift Monday to Wednesday: 2:00 pm-12:20 am,Thursday: 2:00 pm - 11:05 pm

Location -Lincoln HouseWimsey Way,Somercotes DE554QQ

Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.

The role is for you if...

This role really suits people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and are capable of a lot of manual handling and heavy lifting. Ideally you will also be comfortable working with their hands with multiple materials and tools.

Previous Upholstery experience is desirable but not essential if you have experience of working on assembly production processes.

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.)