Upholstery Team Leader Long Eaton, England
Job description
What's In It For You?**
*Location:* Berkeley Magna, Long Eaton, NG10 1PR
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time. 39 hours per week.
Shifts: This role will operate over two alternating shifts. The morning shift - Monday to Friday 6.00am to 2.00pm and the afternoon shift - Monday to Thursday 2.00pm to 12.20am.
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 per annum DOE
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*A bit about the role*
We're looking for a Upholstery Team Leader to join our fast paced Manufacturing team at our Berkeley Magna manufacturing site on a Permanent basis. An Upholstery Team Leader is a role to start building a rewarding career and making yourself at DFS.
Our Team Leaders are responsible for the day to day leadership and management of their team including areas such as performance and absence management, health & safety compliance, achieving of production targets, and personal development. You will need to have an engaging and inspiring personality to motivate your team to achieve production targets in a "Just-In-Time" environment.
We're looking for people who are passionate about doing a great job, ready to get stuck in and be part of a high achieving team. You don't need to have previous furniture making experience but a background in manufacturing is essential. There is a lot of on the job training so if you have a willingness to learn we will teach you everything you need to know.
What we're looking for
Experience of motivating a team and achieving production targets is essential. You will need to be an inspiring leader with knowledge of the upholstery manufacturing processes.
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*We're in your corner*
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:
- A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
- 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
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Sharesave Scheme
- Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
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*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 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’.
Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?
Ready to make yourself at DFS? Click ‘Apply online’ now to fill in an application form — with you in our corner, we just know we’ll do great things together.
[All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.]
We're an equal opportunities employer
We’re a family of individuals passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our people to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital state, or disability status. Everyone is welcome!
Job Reference: DFS03184
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
