Upholstery Sewing Machinist — 4-Day Afternoons

DFS Furniture PLC; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on DFS products

Wellbeing programme

Pension and Sharesave

Life Assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC in Somercotes is seeking a Sewing Machinist to stitch heavy-duty upholstery fabrics on industrial machines, producing cushions, arm covers and sofa panels to exact patterns and specs. You will work a 4-day afternoon shift, with daily targets and a structured pay scheme that rewards efficiency and quality, plus generous holiday and wellbeing benefits.

Join a leading UK sofa retailer known for quality since 1969 and contribute to high-weighted craftsmanship in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience with upholstery sewing.
• Experience of lock stitch, overlock and zipping.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Upholstery sewing of heavy-duty fabrics, leathers and velvets to create cushions, carcasses and arm covers for sofas.
• Operate and maintain industrial sewing machines.
• Perform lock stitch and overlock seams to finish edges.
• Insert and sew zippers, piping and valances neatly and efficiently.
• Inspect seams and alignment to ensure quality before passing to upholstery team.
• Meet daily production targets under the piecework pay structure.
• Keep machinery clean, oiled, and maintain a safe, tidy work environment.

Skills

Upholstery sewing

Lock stitch

Overlock

Zipping

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

DFS Furniture PLC in Somercotes is seeking a Sewing Machinist to stitch heavy-duty upholstery fabrics on industrial machines, producing cushions, arm covers and sofa panels to exact patterns and specs. You will work a 4-day afternoon shift, with daily targets and a structured pay scheme that rewards efficiency and quality, plus generous holiday and wellbeing benefits.

Join a leading UK sofa retailer known for quality since 1969 and contribute to high-weighted craftsmanship in a fast-paced