Development Upholsterer

Job Summary

• Pay:
  Salary starting from £30,430, plus bonus and premiums
• Location:
  
  Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3FQ
• Job Type: Permanent
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday
• Work hours:
  
  5:30 AM – 1:45 PM and 1:45 PM – 10:00 PM

Next is a well‑known UK retailer with a strong online presence. We're proud to design and manufacture stylish, comfortable sofas. Since opening in 2016 with a single production line, we've grown to a team of 200 employees operating 14 production lines. We're leading the way in modern British manufacturing from our base in Armthorpe, Doncaster.

We are expanding our Design and Development function as our product lines continue to grow. We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Upholsterer to work alongside our Design & Development Coordinators to develop prototypes in line with new designs and shapes, using standard upholstery techniques with fabrics.

As part of a dedicated, highly skilled team, you will either be currently working as a Development Upholsterer or have extensive upholstery experience across a range of sofa shapes and be looking to progress into a Development role. In all cases, we are looking for candidates who have excellent working knowledge of upholstery production techniques and are able to interpret drawings and create fabric patterns.

By liaising with our development team the Development Upholsterer will guide projects from inception to the final product.

You will be a true perfectionist when it comes to maintaining high quality standards, having a keen eye for detail and being a team player who is fully committed to delivering products “right first time”. You will enjoy working in a fast paced, varied environment and taking great pride in knowing that your knowledge and experience has shaped the finished product.

If your application is successful, you will be invited to take part in an interview and practical assessment. 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.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application, feel free to get in touch with us using the details below to discuss workplace adjustments. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or ability.

If you require any workplace adjustments during the application process due to a disability or long‑term condition, please contact us using the details below. You can email us at  or call .

Please note:

Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website:

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on‑line from over 70 countries around the world!

So we’ve gone global!

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• Generous bonus scheme for many roles
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Free on‑site parking
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
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• Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email  (please include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line), or call us on  and leave a voicemail.