Upholstery Filling Operative

2 weeks ago

Alfreton, United Kingdom DFS Full time

**We are looking for an Upholstery Filling Operative to join our team**
At DFS we are looking for a Upholstery Filling Operative to join our growing Manufacturing team on a Permanent basis, working 39.0 Hours per Week.

As a Upholstery Filling Operative you will work as part of our fast paced production environment. You will hand fill a variety of sized cushions from beautiful base cushions to the perfect scatter cushion to add that finishing touch
This role involves prolonged standing

We’re looking for people who are passionate about doing a great job, ready to get stuck in and be part of a team. You don’t need to have previous furniture making or manufacturing experience, we’ll teach you everything you need to know - on the job, so you can earn while you learn.

Everyone’s welcome across the DFS Group and we encourage people to be themselves; be real. It’s really important to us that our organisation reflects the communities where we live and work, and we value the difference that everyone brings - it makes us a stronger, better team.

**What you can bring to the role of an Upholstery Filling Operative**
- Bags of enthusiasm and a key interest in learning a new skill.
- The ability to adjust to a fast paced environment and lots of products.
- An excellent eye for detail and quality of work.
- A drive to meet targets and deadlines in a competitive environment.
- The ability to communicate effectively with your colleagues.
- A drive to use your own initiative to solve problems that may arise
- An interest in promoting safe working environments for yourself and others.

**About DFS**
DFS is the UK’s leading omni-channel upholstery retailer. Since 1969 we’ve been making high quality upholstered furniture for our customers and we’re proud of our 50 year furniture making heritage. Our team of skilled craftspeople are the heart of our business - it’s their passion that means our customers get the highest quality furniture which gives our brands a great reputation and helps us grow our business.

**The important stuff** Location**: Lincoln House Factory, Alfreton, DE55 4QQ

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Hours**:Full Time. 39 hours per week, permanent late shift.

We operate our factories on two shifts. The early shift works Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm and the late shift works Monday to Thursday 2pm to 12.20am.

**Salary**: starting at £10.50 per hour while training, earning potential of £14 plus per hour on piecework

**What we can offer you**
- Competitive earnings
- 22 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and long service scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Paid days volunteering each year
- Life Assurance
- Colleague discount on furniture across the Group
- High street discount scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity

At DFS we really believe in developing and working with everyone, whether you already have a skill, some experience or no skills and experience at all, we want to meet you. We want to help you to reach your full potential both personally and professionally and encourage our colleagues to grow both in their role and into other roles within the business too.

Job Reference: DFS01847

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