Knitwear repair specialist

Maze Impact SA.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion alteration company in Greater London is looking for a skilled tailor to join their team, specializing in repairs and alterations from high-end luxury to everyday garments. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £28k, 30 days holiday, sick pay, and a positive working environment that values collaboration and creativity. Applicants should have excellent darning skills and some tailoring experience to contribute meaningfully to the team.

Benefits

London Living Wage

30 days holiday

Sick pay

Pension contributions

Free tailoring and repairs

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Excellent visible darning skills.
• Able to repair through re-knitting as original.
• Comfortable using industrial machines like overlocker.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on garments.
• Maintain high standards between each order.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills

Visible darning skills

Repair through re-knitting

Tailoring experience

Using industrial machines

Problem solving

Good English skills

Job description

We’re taking a stand against bad fits and broken things. We demand a change in standards, clothes that fit better and last longer. Clothes that save water, carbon, textiles, time and money from going to waste. We want to make change the new standard.

Our mission is to enable the enjoyment of fashion without damage to people or the planet.

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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]