Location: Birchwood Way, Somercotes, Alfreton DE55 4QQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:Full Time. 39 hours per week.
Shifts: 4 day working week
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 £18 per hour.
In your new role as a Fabric Sorter at DFS you’ll 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
Ensuring all cut fabric is sorted logically into orders ready to be sewn
When sorting all cut fabric, ensure this is done in load order and sent to the Sewing section in a timely manner
Be up to date with all product specifications and requirements
When sorting check the cut fabric to ensure all parts are included
Be able to check the quality of the cut fabric to ensure it is ready to be sewn
Check for any missing parts and raise through the correct channels when required to ensure this is completed
Ensure the safe handling of customer orders
Ensure that the Company’s Health and Safety policies are rigorously applied and complied with
Compliance with the Company’s policies and directives
Ensuring the factory is kept tidy and nothing can cause obstruction for colleagues
The role is for you if...
You enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take pride in being organised and efficient
You have a keen eye for detail and can spot missing components or quality issues with ease
You are methodical in your approach and understand the importance of sorting and handling materials accurately
You’re reliable, punctual, and take ownership of your work to meet daily production targets
You care about quality and consistency, and understand how your role supports the wider production process
You’re comfortable following set procedures and can confidently work through checklists to ensure nothing is missed
You are proactive in raising issues and communicating with the right teams to keep everything moving smoothly
You take health and safety seriously and contribute to keeping the workspace clean, tidy, and safe for everyone
You thrive in a team environment but can work independently and stay focused when needed
About DFS
Make yourself at home…
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.
(All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)
Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?
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:
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
* Salary Training rate negotiable DOE, then paid by results - OTE of £18 per hour
* Frequency Hourly
* Contract Type Full Time
* Closing Date 12 September, 2025
* Job Category Manufacturing
* Business Unit Manufacturing
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