Stores Operative; Fabric Department

About Us

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

At DFS the Fabric Store Person is responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing fabrics and associated materials to support the production of high-quality upholstered furniture. The role ensures that stock is accurately controlled, materials are handled with care, and production teams receive the correct fabrics in a timely manner to maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

Working closely with the Warehouse, Cutting, and Production teams, the Fabric Store Person helps maintain stock accuracy, minimise waste, and ensure a safe and organised working environment.

• Competitive pay and work‑life balance: £26,529 per year and a reliable schedule.
• Location:
  
  Doncaster DN6 7BD
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• Working hours:
  
  rotating early & late shifts.
• Week One – Monday to Friday 05:30am to 1:50pm.
• Week Two – Monday to Wednesday 2:00pm – 12:20am, Thursday 2:00pm – 12:05am (four‑day week and a long weekend).
• Growth and training: learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• Generous holiday allowance – the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Discounts: 30% off DFS and Sofology products, and discounts for friends and family at big brands such as Sainsbury’s, ASOS and IKEA.
• Well‑being perks: access to healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and savings: group pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life assurance and sick pay: peace of mind.

• Receiving, inspecting and booking in fabric deliveries, reporting any shortages or quality issues.
• Storing fabrics and materials safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Picking, preparing and issuing fabrics to the Cutting and Production departments in line with production schedules.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting regular stock counts and inventory checks.
• Ensuring fabrics are correctly identified, labelled and stored to prevent damage or contamination.
• Rotating stock where appropriate and monitoring inventory levels, highlighting potential shortages.
• Safely operating material handling equipment where authorised.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the fabric store.
• Working closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Planning to ensure materials are available when required.
• Following all health and safety policies and safe manual handling procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to improve stock control, efficiency and material flow.
• Assisting with other warehouse or store duties as required.

• Experience working in a store, warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling stock.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good IT skills and experience using stock management systems (desirable).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production.
• Understanding of stock control and inventory processes.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Forklift truck licence (FLT) – desirable if applicable.
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and teamwork.

We’re committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued and can thrive  celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion and support each other through growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride to partnering with CarersUK and developing leaders with diversity in retail. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)