About DFS
DFS is a furniture retailer. They sell sofas, beds, tables and chairs.
Job description from DFS
As a Housekeeper with DFS, you will be at the heart of the business, taking pride in all that you do. You will have a keen eye for detail and take on a fun and enthusiastic approach to maintaining our beautiful showroom.
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were the leading sofa retail specialist in the...
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Job insights from Breakroom
Housekeepers
Housekeepers carry out general cleaning of hotels and homes
What you’ll do as a housekeeper:
- Do general cleaning in hotels and properties
- Make beds and replace linen and towels
- Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Physical activity
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
Map
Cambridge, East Anglia, United Kingdom
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do DFS pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
68% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do DFS pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
44% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at DFS get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
78% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do DFS pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at DFS do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
68% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at DFS?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 29% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 24% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 29% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 19% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at DFS worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do DFS workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
59% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for DFS workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at DFS?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
77% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do DFS managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
74% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at DFS?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
34% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at DFS good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and February 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at DFS feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at DFS get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
57% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at DFS?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
61% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at DFS enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at DFS recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at DFS?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at DFS?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 49% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think DFS head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
89% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how DFS is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What DFS employees say about their job
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Best thing
Shift pattern, 4 days on 4 off.
Worst thing
Heavy lifting, to many drops, not enough time at each drop.
DFS Employee, July 2023
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Best thing
Working with decent lads that also hate they're job
Worst thing
Everything. Underpaid. Cramped. Stressed. Management coming up with stupid ideas all the time making things worse. Can barely get holidays in. Old equipment that doesn't work but it's your problem even though you don't own them. Spending millions on a factory they lease but no money for said equipment or to put price for jobs up. Get paid 20 quid between 5 lads to make a sofa worth over 1500
DFS Employee, April 2023
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