Upholsterer Prepper

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 RoleWe're looking for an Upholstery Prepper to join our fast paced Manufacturing team at our Lincoln House site on a permanent basis. An Upholstery Prepper is a key role 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 work bank 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 HighlightsCompetitive 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 House Wimsey Way,Somercotes DE554QQGrowth 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.)