Lockstitch Machinist

What you'll be doing

• Operating industrial sewing machines to stitch fabric, leather, and other materials for upholstery production.
• Sewing materials, ensuring precise and clean seams according to product specifications and quality standards.
• Follow detailed work instructions and patterns to ensure accuracy in product assembly.
• Inspect finished seams and stitching for quality, ensuring durability and consistency.
• Maintain sewing machines by performing routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments as needed.
• Work efficiently to meet production targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless flow of work and timely production.
• Report any defects or issues with materials or equipment to the team leader.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Keep track of production progress and report any delays or issues that may impact timelines.
• Be proactive in identifying and suggesting improvements to enhance production efficiency or quality.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including those related to quality, health, and safety.

The role is for you if...

You are a detail-oriented and skilled individual with experience in sewing and working with industrial sewing machines.

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working to clear targets, where your efficiency and quality of work are directly linked to your success.
• You have a strong work ethic, take pride in producing high-quality products, and are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• You are adaptable, proactive, and able to troubleshoot minor machine issues, ensuring that production continues smoothly.
• If you’re looking for a rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and speed can directly impact your earnings, this position will be a great fit for you.

About DFS

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’. 

DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.

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 you’re with us, the more time you’ll 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: Sainsbury’s, 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