Production Operative

DFS Furniture PLC; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sofa manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Production Operative for its factory in Alfreton. This full-time role offers opportunities to join a dynamic team, learn manufacturing processes, and develop specialized skills such as upholstery or sewing. Candidates are not required to have prior experience, just a desire to succeed. Benefits include overtime pay, holiday allowances, and various discounts. Ideal for those who thrive in physical, fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Overtime paid at time and a third

Holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Access to high street & online discounts

Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships

Progression and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, but a desire to succeed is essential.
• Ability to engage in manual lifting and stamina required.
• Interest in developing specialized skills like upholstery or sewing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of materials and products in the factory.
• Learn and understand factory processes.
• Opportunities for personal growth and increased earnings.

Skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in a physically demanding job

Job description

Hours:Full Time. 39 hours per week.

Shifts:

Lates

Salary: £24,848 per annum

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a Production Operative to join our dynamic manufacturing team at our Lincoln House Factory on a permanent basis. This role offers an opportunity to start a rewarding career with DFS. As a Production Operative, you will learn the factory processes and the materials needed to manufacture our furniture.

Initially, your responsibilities will include ensuring that materials and products are available throughout the factory, which will involve significant manual lifting and require stamina. As you become proficient in your role and gain a deeper understanding of the products, you can choose to develop specialized skills such as upholstery or sewing, providing you with excellent opportunities for growth and increased earnings.

No prior experience is necessary—only a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn.

The role is for you if...

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working in a physically demanding environment which involves heavy lifting
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• Would like to progress and learn other areas of the Manufacturing process

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.

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 time and a third
• 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 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
• Location Somercotes, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)