Tailor
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a great opportunity to join an independently run, established and successful business in Solihull. Our client is focused on giving a great customer service experience and offer their employees excellent training opportunity to ensure this goal is continually met.
They are a Dry Cleaning, clothes repair and alternation business who are looking for an experienced part time Tailor/Tailoress. They are also happy to consider a full time position for the right person. On offer is a competitive salary plus a monthly bonus scheme.
What we need from you as a Tailor/Tailoress
- 12 months tailoring experience
- Excellent customer services skills
- Good grasp of the English language
- Basic IT skills
- Familiar with till work (Although training will be provided)
- Friendly and approachable personality
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to drive (not essential)
Responsibilities and Tasks include:
- Tailoring of clothing brought into the shop
- Opening and closing of the shop
- Managing the tills
- Keeping the shop clean, tidy and presentable
- Providing excellent customer services
Salary/hours: £12.50 per hour depending on experience, plus monthly bonus scheme.
Working hours if full time: Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm. Saturday working is shared between the staff. You will be given a day off in the week if working a Saturday.
Part time hours: 15 to 20 hours per week over 3 days (inclusive of a shared Saturday).
Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- 4 weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Ongoing training
- Room for progression
Please Apply Now!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- tailoring: 1 year (preferred)
- customer services: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Tailor roles across Recruit123's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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