Tailoring Machinist

Charles Tyrwhitt; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tailoring Machinist to join their team in Milton Keynes. This role focuses on completing garment alterations with a strong emphasis on quality and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sewing and garment structure, along with a customer-focused mindset. Working Monday to Friday, the position offers a supportive environment where teamwork and proactive engagement are encouraged. If you are self-motivated and thrive under pressure, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company dedicated to making it easy for men to dress well.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in sewing and garment structure is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete customer alteration requests to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Promote new ways of working and tailoring processes.

Skills

Sewing

Garment Structure Understanding

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Tailoring Machinist

Reports To: Tailoring Team Leader

Department: Tailoring

Location: Milton Keynes

Role Summary:

At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to “Make it easy for men to dress well”. The primary purpose of the Tailoring Machinist is to complete CT garment alterations as requested by the customer to the set required standard as outlined in the standard operating procedures. A high level of quality and attention to detail is required. Presently, the role is Monday to Friday; 07:00-15:00 with a 30-minute break.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all Customer alteration requests are read and fully understood.
2. Ensure that all alteration requests are completed to a high standard and as detailed in the standard operating procedure for the task.
3. Ensure a Customer focus is at the front of all actions carried out.
4. Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others.
5. Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency.
6. Achievement focused.
7. To carry out other duties as required within the department.

Person Specification:

1. Ability to sew and understand garment structure with proven work experience in this area.
2. Hands-on and proactive with a positive “can do attitude”.
3. Team player with a positive effect on the mood.
4. Self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload.
5. Customer focused.
6. Disciplined approach to work including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
7. Actively promoting and engaging with new ways of working and Tailoring processes.
8. Is self-aware, resilient, optimistic and open to change.
9. Keen eye for Health & Safety, reporting all relevant incidents and potential issues.
10. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Experience required:

Applicants need to demonstrate their ability to sew and understand garment structure with proven work experience in this area.