DFS Furniture Ltd | Upholstery Trainer | doncaster

4 weeks ago


Doncaster South Yorkshire, United Kingdom DFS Furniture Ltd Full time

The Upholstery Trainer at DFS is responsible for providing comprehensive training in all aspects of upholstery. Key duties include assessing and identifying the skills required at each stage of the upholstery process, evaluating the current skill levels of staff, and addressing any skill gaps.

The role involves training individuals to meet high standards of quality and technique, collaborating with the development team on new model introductions, and enhancing operational flexibility by ensuring staff are proficient in all aspects of upholstery.

The role also focuses on accelerating the development program through increased training opportunities.

About DFS

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were 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.

What you'll be doing

All aspects of upholstery training including:

  • Identifying skills required at each stage of upholstery including correct prepping techniques
  • Assess current skill levels at each stage of upholstery
  • Identify and rectify skill shortages in current staff population
  • Train individuals to the required standards with a strong focus on quality and technique
  • Work closely with with development team to assist with new model introduction and training
  • Increasing operational flexibility by training staff to be able to cover all aspects of upholstery
  • Accelerating the development program through increased training provision
The role is for you if...
  • You hold at least 5 years of upholstery knowledge and experience
  • Proven training experience
  • Ability to ensure training meets the necessary standards
  • Strong communication skills
  • A focus on maintaining high-quality standards
  • Flexibility to meet operational demands
DFS Benefits

We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:

  • A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
  • Holiday allowance the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
  • Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsburys, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
  • Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
  • Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
  • Group Pension Scheme
  • Group Sharesave Scheme
  • Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
  • Opportunity for over time

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