Upholstery Sewing Pro — 4-Day Shift & Growth

Dfs; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day shift

Three days off weekly

July shutdown

Week off at Christmas

No bank holidays

Discounts on DFS/Sofology

Wellbeing perks

Pension & Sharesave

Job summary

DFS is seeking a Sewing Machinist at our Derbyshire site to stitch upholstery materials into cushions, arm covers and sofa panels. You will operate heavy-duty sewing machines, follow patterns, and work to exact standards while hitting daily production targets.

Initially you will train on the shop floor, then move to our performance-based pay structure. This role offers a 4-day afternoon shift with a long weekend every week and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Upholstery Sewing.
• Experience with lock stitch, over lock and zipping.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Upholstery Sewing: stitches heavy-duty fabrics, leathers and velvets to create cushions and sofa components.
• Operate and maintain industrial sewing machines with focus on lock stitch and over lock.
• Assemble components: insert and sew zippers, piping and valances neatly and efficiently.
• Quality control: inspect seams for straightness and correct tension before passing to the upholstery team.
• Meet daily production targets under a piecework pay structure.
• Keep machinery clean, oiled and maintain a safe, tidy workspace.

Skills

Upholstery sewing

Lock stitch

Over lock

Zipping

Fast-paced manufacturing

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

DFS is seeking a Sewing Machinist at our Derbyshire site to stitch upholstery materials into cushions, arm covers and sofa panels. You will operate heavy-duty sewing machines, follow patterns, and work to exact standards while hitting daily production targets.

Initially you will train on the shop floor, then move to our performance-based pay structure. This role offers a 4-day afternoon shift with a long weekend every week and comprehensive employee benefits.