Tailor

• Alter, repair, and finish garments in accordance with instructions, measurements, and required specifications. • Take accurate body and garment measurements, and confirm alteration requirements before beginning work. • Fit garments and make adjustments to achieve a comfortable fit and professional finish. • Carry out sewing tasks by hand or machine, including hemming, stitching, repairing seams, replacing buttons, and adjusting fastenings. • Assess fabrics and garments to determine suitable alteration and repair methods. • Work with a range of fabrics, garment types, and construction techniques, taking care to protect delicate materials. • Complete work accurately and within agreed timeframes, prioritising requests according to operational requirements. • Check completed garments for fit, finish, cleanliness, and quality before returning them. • Handle garments and personal items carefully, maintaining appropriate discretion and respect for privacy. • Keep work areas, sewing machines, tools, and materials clean, tidy, organised, and ready for use. • Use and maintain sewing machines, irons, and other equipment safely, and report faults or maintenance needs promptly. • Monitor fabric, thread, notions, and other supplies, and report replenishment requirements to the supervisor or manager. • Follow procedures for garment handling, labelling, storage, collection, and delivery. • Communicate professionally with colleagues and clarify work instructions or garment requirements when needed. • Follow health and safety, fire safety, security, and manual handling procedures. • Perform other relevant tailoring duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. • Previous experience as a tailor, seamstress, garment alteration specialist, or in a similar role is desirable. • Good knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, alterations, repairs, and finishing methods. • Ability to take accurate measurements and interpret alteration instructions or garment specifications. • Confident using sewing machines, hand-sewing tools, irons, and related equipment safely and effectively. • Good understanding of different fabrics and the care required when working with delicate or specialised materials. • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce a neat, consistent, and professional finish. • Good organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. • Good communication skills and a courteous, professional approach when working with colleagues. • Ability to handle garments and personal items with care, discretion, and respect for confidentiality. • Physically able to sit or stand for extended periods and carry out repetitive sewing and garment-handling tasks. • Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in line with business requirements.