Your new role
We are looking for a Quality Control Assistant to join our fast paced Manufacturing team on a Permanent basis, working 39 hours per week.
As a Quality Control Assistant at DFS you will check our fabulous products as they go on their journey through the Factory, checking every product matches up to our high standards, and ensuring that every customer experiences the same fantastic quality of product when it arrives with them.
You will need to be able to demonstrate high levels of attention to detail, the ability to work in a high volume environment, and pride in the role that you perform.
Please do not be put off applying if you don't feel you tick all the boxes, previous experience isn't required, just a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn.
Location: Northern Uph, Doncaster, DN6 7BD
Hours: Full Time. 40 hours per week.
Shifts: This role will operate on our evening shift -
2pm - 12:20 midnight Monday to Wednesday. Thursday 2pm till 12:05 midnight
Salary: £24,505 per annum
What you'll be doing
- Inspect finished products at various stages of production to ensure they meet DFS's high-quality standards.
- Conduct thorough visual checks for defects, damages, or inconsistencies in materials, stitching, and overall craftsmanship.
- Ensure that upholstery, fabric, and frame components are securely assembled and free from faults.
- Measure and check product dimensions to confirm they match design specifications and quality requirements.
- Test product functionality (e.g., ensuring mechanisms, zippers, and other moving parts operate smoothly).
- Work closely with the production team to identify and address any issues with products before they are shipped to customers.
- Document and report any quality issues or defects found during inspections, ensuring they are tracked and resolved.
- Provide feedback to relevant departments on common issues or areas for improvement to maintain consistent product quality.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the quality control area, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Follow detailed work instructions, guidelines, and checklists to ensure thorough and accurate inspections.
- Collaborate with colleagues to help resolve any quality issues that may arise during production.
- Ensure that all products leaving the factory meet DFS’s customer satisfaction standards for quality and consistency.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to improve product knowledge and quality control skills.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by suggesting ways to enhance quality control processes and reduce defects.
The role is for you if...
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being detail-focused, working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in ensuring that every product is of the highest quality. A willingness to learn and a commitment to maintaining quality standards are key to success in this role.
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:
- Overtime paid at a time and a third
- 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