Your new role
Location: Forbes Cl, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1PX
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time. 39 hours per week.
Shifts: Monday - Thursday 6am - 3:00pm, Friday 6am - 11am
Salary: You will be paid a training rate until you are up to speed - then you will be paid piecework (so you will be rewarded for the more you produce,) OTE £18per hour.
In your new role as a Fabric Sorter at DFS youll play a key role in the manufacturing process of sofas. This position involves selecting and organising fabrics for sofa production, ensuring that the correct materials are used for each piece. As a Fabric Sorter, attention to detail is crucial to maintain the quality and consistency of the final product. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, on your feet and on the go, working as part of a team.
What you'll be doing
1. Ensuring all cut fabric is sorted logically into orders ready to be sewn
2. When sorting all cut fabric, ensure this is done in load order and sent to the Sewing section in a timely manner
3. Be up to date with all product specifications and requirements
4. When sorting check the cut fabric to ensure all parts are included
5. Be able to check the quality of the cut fabric to ensure it is ready to be sewn
6. Check for any missing parts and raise through the correct channels when required to ensure this is completed
7. Ensure the safe handling of customer orders
8. Ensure that the Companys Health and Safety policies are rigorously applied and complied with
9. Compliance with the Companys policies and directives
10. Ensuring the factory is kept tidy and nothing can cause obstruction for colleagues
The role is for you if...
11. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take pride in being organised and efficient
12. You have a keen eye for detail and can spot missing components or quality issues with ease
13. You are methodical in your approach and understand the importance of sorting and handling materials accurately
14. Youre reliable, punctual, and take ownership of your work to meet daily production targets
15. You care about quality and consistency, and understand how your role supports the wider production process
16. Youre comfortable following set procedures and can confidently work through checklists to ensure nothing is missed
17. You are proactive in raising issues and communicating with the right teams to keep everything moving smoothly
18. You take health and safety seriously and contribute to keeping the workspace clean, tidy, and safe for everyone
19. You thrive in a team environment but can work independently and stay focused when needed
About DFS
It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were 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 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:
20. A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
21. Holiday allowance the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get!)
22. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
23. Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsburys, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
24. Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
25. Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
26. Group Pension Scheme
27. Group Sharesave Scheme
28. Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay