Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
What's In It For You?**
*Location:*Lincoln House Factory, Alfreton, DE55 4QQ
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours: Full Time. 39 hours per week.
Shifts: This role will operate on our morning shift - Monday to Friday 6.00am to 2.00pm
Salary: £21,294 per annum
Benefits:
- Overtime paid at a time and a third
- Fantastic opportunities to develop and succeed
- Mental health support scheme
- Colleague & Family discounts on DFS products
- Paid days volunteering each year
- Life Assurance
- High street instant discounts on products such as groceries, electricals, holidays and many more
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
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*The Role*
We are looking for a Production Operative to join our fast paced Manufacturing team on a Permanent basis, working 39.0 Hours per Week.
A Production Operative at DFS is a fantastic place to start building a rewarding career. You will learn the processes of the factory and the materials that are needed to manufacture our furniture. Initially this role will require you to ensure that materials and products are available throughout our factory so will require a lot of manual lifting and stamina. As you start to become successful and understand the role and the products you can choose whether you want to develop and learn skills such as Upholstery or Sewing giving you a fantastic opportunity to grow and to earn more.
No previous experience is required, just a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn.
DFS Group is an equal opportunities employer who are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our colleagues to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Everyone Welcome! (Click here for our Inclusion statement)
Interested? Click ‘Apply online’ now to take the first step in your DFS journey.
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*About DFS*
DFS is the UK’s leading omni-channel upholstery retailer. Since 1969 we’ve been making high quality upholstered furniture for our customers and we’re proud of our 50 year furniture making heritage. Our team of skilled craftspeople are the heart of our business - it’s their passion that means our customers get the highest quality furniture which gives our brands a great reputation and helps us grow our business.
Job Reference: DFS03039
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,294.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across DFS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,294 - £21,294 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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