Quality Control Assistant

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

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Quality Control & Repair Progress Chaser to oversee product standards and optimize repair workflows across our upholstery production lines."You will serve as the primary owner of our digital defect tracking system, meticulously logging all faults, reworks, and cycle times in a centralized

Google Sheets Inspection Log. Your main objective is to eliminate production bottlenecks, hold sections accountable for rework, and help to ensure that every finished piece leaves the floor in perfect condition.

Here’s what we offer

The Highlights

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Competitive Pay

£25,866 per annum

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Shifts

Monday to Thursday 6:00 am – 1:50 pm , Friday 6:00 am – 2:05 pm

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Location

Growth and Training

Learn new skills and develop your career with us.

There’s more…

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Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get. Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year.

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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave: to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.

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Discounts

Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family plus discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers

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Wellbeing Perks

Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.

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Pension and Savings

Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.

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Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.

What you'll be doing

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Quality Inspection

Monitoring and checking products throughout the production journey to ensure consistency and excellence.

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Standard Compliance

Verifying that every finished product aligns perfectly with DFS's high-quality benchmarks.

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Volume & Pace

Managing quality checks efficiently within a high-volume, fast-moving factory environment.

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Customer Assurance

Acting as the final line of defence to guarantee a flawless product experience for our customers.

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Detail Management

Demonstrating high levels of focus and attention to detail at all times.

We’re looking for someone who

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Has prior experience in a Quality Control environment will be beneficial but not essential

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Enjoys working in a fast paced environment

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Has exceptional attention to detail.

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Takes pride in the work that they do.

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Great communication skills.

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.)