<!-- Introduction --><div class="feature-text"><h2> Your new role</h2><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>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.&nbsp;We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.</p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>As a Sewing Machinist within our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality fabric covers for our sofa ranges. This is a fast-paced, piecework-rewarded role where precision and speed go hand-in-hand.</p><p><strong>Here’s what we offer:The Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive Pay: You will be paid an initial training rate &nbsp;until you are up to speed, you will then be paid piecework (so you will be rewarded for the more you machine)</p></li><li><p>Shifts: Full time, 39hrs per week, Monday to Thursday <span>6:00 am – 1:50 pm, Friday <span>6:00 am – 2:05 pm</span></span></p></li><li><p>Location: &nbsp;Somercotes, Derby, DE55 4QQ</p></li><li><p>Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.</p></li></ul><p><strong>There’s more…</strong></p><ul><li><p>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;– the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get. Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year.</p></li><li><p>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave:&nbsp;to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.</p></li><li><p>Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family plus discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers</p></li><li><p>Wellbeing Perks:&nbsp;Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.</p></li><li><p>Pension and Savings:&nbsp;Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.</p></li><li><p>Life Assurance &amp; Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Upholstery Sewing:&nbsp;Stitching heavy-duty fabrics, leathers, and velvets to create precision-fit cushions, carcasses, and arm covers for sofas.</p></li><li><p>Machinery Operation: Confidently operating and maintaining industrial sewing machines, specifically focusing on:</p></li><li><p>Lock stitch&nbsp;for strong, structural seams.</p></li><li><p>Over lock&nbsp;to finish raw edges and prevent fraying.</p></li><li><p>Component Assembly:&nbsp;Inserting and sewing zippers, piping, and valances neatly and efficiently.</p></li><li><p>Quality Control:&nbsp;Inspecting your own work to ensure seams are straight, tension is correct, and all pieces meet our high quality and measurement standards before passing them to the upholstery team.</p></li><li><p>Target Achievement:&nbsp;Working efficiently to meet daily production targets and maximise your earning potential under our piecework pay structure.</p></li><li><p>Workspace Management:&nbsp;Keeping your machinery clean, oiled, and maintaining a safe, tidy work environment.</p></li></ul><p><strong>We’re looking for someone who:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Has experience with&nbsp;Upholstery Sewing</p></li><li><p>Experience of lock stitch, over lock and zipping</p></li><li><p>Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment</p></li></ul><p><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion:</strong></p><p>We’re committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks.&nbsp;We invest in partnerships that drive change, from &nbsp;introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.</p><p>We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.</p><p>(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://apply.dfsgroup.co.uk/members/?j=180&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply apply_bottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>