Armthorpe, Doncaster, UK
Permanent role, 38.75 hours per week
Monday – Friday rotating shifts:
05:30 – 13:45 and 13:45 – 22:00
£13.81 per hour plus performance bonus and comprehensive benefits
Where can Next Furniture Manufacturing take you?
Next is one of the UK’s best known high-street retailers and most established online operations but have you ever wondered who builds our stylish and comfortable sofas?
In 2016 we opened our doors with just one production line and 6 years later we have 200 employees and 14 production lines.
We’re blazing the way for modern British Manufacturing from our home in Armthorpe, Doncaster.
Let’s take it on
As an Upholstery Prep you will work alongside our trained Upholsterers to develop your skills, working in a fast paced, team based environment, producing some of Next’s most popular designs. The Prepper attaches foam and card to sofa frames to shape, in preparation for upholstering.
We source great quality materials and also have our own in-house foam/fibre and frame-making operations to support you.
Who are we looking for?
Upholstery experience is not essential, however we are looking for candidates with experience of using hand tools such as air-powered staple guns and working as part of a close-knit production line, Candidates with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn.
What’s Next?
If your application is successful, you will be invited to take part in an interview and practical assessment.
A career within Next Furniture Manufacturing is an opportunity to be part of an exciting new concept within Next.
To help give you the best start in our Manufacturing Team, we'll give you an extensive induction featuring in-depth training sessions. We will provide ongoing coaching and support designed to give you all the information you need to succeed in your new role.