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

About the role:

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.

Here’s what we offer: The Highlights

Our rotating morning and afternoon shift pattern gives you the opportunity to enjoy a consistent working routine while sharing early and later finishes across the week. You'll also benefit from 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 more time to relax, recharge and spend with the people who matter most. It’s a shift pattern designed to support a healthy work-life balance while building a rewarding career with DFS. A rewarding career, great time off, and the opportunity to earn more as your skills grow – there's always room for more at DFS.

Competitive Pay & Work-Life Balance:

£27,155.00 per year ( Weekly Pay)

Location

Bentley Moor Lane, Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster, DN6 7BD

Working hours

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

Week One : Monday - Friday 5:30 am – 1:50 pm

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

Growth and Training:

Learn new skills and develop your career with us. There’s more… Generous 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. Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family – and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, 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:

• 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, ensuring work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Working closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Planning to ensure materials are available when required.
• Following all Health & 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 to support business needs.

The role is for you if you have …

• 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 (FLT) licence (desirable, if applicable).
• A proactive approach with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

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.

(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)

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