Fabric Cutter

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 e the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

About the role:

As a Fabric Cutter, you will operate cutting equipment and support the production process by preparing fabric components in line with product specifications. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to produce accurate, high-quality work while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Here's what we offer:  Our  rotating morning and afternoon shift pattern  gives you the best of both worlds  sharing early finishes and later starts throughout the week while maintaining a consistent full-time schedule.
You'll also enjoy a  two-week shutdown every July  at the start of the summer holidays,  a week off at Christmas , and  we don't work bank holidays , giving you even more time to relax, recharge and spend with the people who matter most.
Once you've successfully completed your training, you'll move onto our  performance-related pay structure , giving you the opportunity to increase your earnings. The more you develop your skills and performance, the greater your earning potential.
It's a shift pattern designed to support a healthy work-life balance while giving you the opportunity to build a rewarding career at DFS.  More time to enjoy life outside of work, the chance to earn more as your skills grow, and a supportive team around you  there's always room for more at DFS.

Competitive Pay : £14.50 per hour until fully trained and the piecework with potential earnings of £30 - £40k per annum (Weekly Pay)

Location Wimsey Way,Somercotes DE55 4QQ

Working hours  :40hrs per week working an alternate shift on both mornings and afternoons

Week One :
Monday - Thursday 6:00 am  1:50 pm, Friday  6:00 am  2:05 pm

Week Two :
Monday - Wednesday 2:00 pm  12:20 am Thursday 2;00pm - 11:05am (4 day working week)

Growth and Training:  Learn new skills and develop your career with us.

Theres more
Generous holiday allowance  the time you need to rest and relax and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get.

Enhanced parental leave: to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.

Discounts:
Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family  and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, 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.

What you'll be doing:
Operating cutting machines and hand-cutting equipment to cut fabric components in line with product specifications.

Assisting in producing accurate, high-quality cut materials while developing an understanding of quality standards.

Supporting the timely movement of cut fabric to the sorting area to ensure smooth production flow.

Building knowledge of product specifications and manufacturing requirements.

Handling customer orders with care, ensuring materials are protected and processed correctly.

Reporting any fabric quality issues or production concerns to supervisors promptly.

Following all Company Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.

Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and working practices.

Helping maintain a clean, tidy, and organised factory environment, ensuring walkways and work areas remain free from obstructions.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and participating in training and development activities

The role is for you if...
Industrial…