Your new role
- Learning Upholstery Techniques: Understanding and practising different methods
- Working with Materials: Familiarising yourself with various fabrics, padding, and frame types
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring the finished product is neat, precise, and aligned with DFS’s quality standards.
- Safety: Adhering to safety procedures when using tools and machinery in the workshop.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with other upholsterers, trainers, and managers to meet production goals and deliver high-quality products.
- During your training, you would be guided by an experienced Upholstery Trainer who will provide hands-on experience and mentoring to help you build proficiency in the craft.
Full time, permanent position
40 hours per week
Training will be completed on the alternate shift pattern -
5:30 am until 13:50 Monday - Friday
14:00 till 00:30 Monday to Wednesday and 14:00 until 00:05 on a Thursday
Once trained you will then be working permanently on the late shift -
14:00 till 00:30 Monday to Wednesday and 14:00 until 00:05 on a Thursday
What you'll be doing
Undergo full training to -
- Ensure tension and straining methods are used when positioning materials
- Using a range of trimmings and finishings including buttons, facings, piping and decorative studs
- Using compressed air equipment like staple guns as well as hand tools
- Creating different types of pleats including scroll arm, envelope and puckering
- Working as part of a team on piece work production, to ensure manufacturing runs smoothly
- Maintaining your knowledge of all DFS products to ensure you know the specifications
- Ensuring that the Company’s Health and Safety Policies are applied and adhered to
- Ensuring your workspace is tidy and not causing any obstruction for you or your colleagues
The role is for you if...
- You enjoy working with your hands and are eager to learn a craft, build your skills, and grow in the role over time.
- Appreciate a combination of creativity and technical skill in your work.
- Thrive in a team environment and are motivated to meet both individual and team goals.
- Have prior experience of using power tools.
- Have an excellent eye for detail.
About DFS
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.
DFS Benefits
- Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.
- Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
- Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
- Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.