Knitwear repair specialist

Maze Impact SA.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tailoring company in the UK is seeking a knitwear specialist to join their studio team. You will work on alterations and repairs of various garments while maintaining high standards and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have excellent darning skills, experience with industrial machines, and a collaborative attitude. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £28k and extensive benefits, including 30 days holiday and sick pay. Apply to become part of a values-led working environment.

Benefits

London Living Wage

30 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Sick pay

Pension contributions

Free tailoring and repairs

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Comfortable using a variety of fabrics and garment types.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Problem-solving and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work on alterations and repairs for high-end to everyday items.
• Maintain high standards and efficient working patterns.
• Deliver orders on time for deadlines.

Skills

Visible darning skills

Repair through re-knitting

Tailoring experience

Using industrial machines

Teaching and sharing skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of our tailor team at our own studio, you’ll be working on alterations and repairs of items from high-end luxury to the everyday customer.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent visible darning skills
• Able to repair through re-knitting as original

LOOKING FOR

We don’t expect you to have everything in this list, but if you have some of these skills as well as the core competencies, we’d love to hear from you.

• Tailoring experience in a variety of garments and fabrics
• Comfortable and capable using industrial machines such as overlocker and industrial irons
• Ability to teach and share skills
• Knowledge of various fabrics, material properties and clothing construction

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to maintain high standards between each order, with excellent attention to detail and efficient working patterns whilst delivering on time for deadlines
• Good written and spoken English skills
• You love to problem solve and collaborate with others to come up with effective solution
• You ask questions when unsure and provide insights to any challenges you face

WHAT WE OFFER

We are building a core studio team, and would love a knitwear specialist to be a part of that. If you\'re looking for something freelance, please still reach out.

• London Living Wage to £28k
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Sick pay
• Pension contributions
• Free tailoring and repairs through the SOJO app or web for up to 5 items per year
• An environment which values each team member’s hands, heads and hearts and doesn’t seek people to join as a cog in a machine.
• A positive, social and values-led working environment with other SOJO team members
• Involvement in a role and company with meaningful impact

Apply by emailing [e-mail]