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Job description

Our client, a busy alterations and tailoring studio, is a seeking a Seamstress/Tailor to join their team based in Newtownabbey. They pride themselves on delivering high quality precise and reliable garment alterations for a loyal and growing customer base. Their work ranges from everyday clothing adjustments to detailed tailoring and specialist formal and bridal alterations.

Responsibilities

• Shortening and lengthening trousers, skirts, dresses and other garments.
• Tailoring adjustments to shirts, blouses, jackets and other fitted items.
• Zip replacements on a wide range of clothing.
• Alterations to formal wear including suits, occasion wear and bridesmaid dresses.
• Bridal wear adjustments including hems, bodice alterations and intricate detail work.
• Custom and creative alterations based on customer requests.
• Providing excellent customer service when dealing with fittings queries and measurements.
• Working with attention to detail at every stage of the alteration process.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working as a seamstress or tailor in an alterations or garment production environment.
• Strong practical skills in sewing machines, overlockers and hand stitching.
• Proven ability to complete a wide range of alterations confidently.
• Ability to work with accuracy efficiency and pride in your craft.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Previous experience with bridal wear alterations is preferred.
• Previous experience working with delicate fabrics including lace silk chiffon and formal gowns is preferred.
• Confidence in offering fitting advice and garment adjustments to customers is preferred.

Further Information

Salary - Starting at £12.50 Depending on candidate experience. Work time - Wednesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday: 9:30 am - 7 pm, Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Job Benefits: Full time and part time roles available. Flexible hours can be discussed. Competitive pay based on experience. Supportive friendly working environment. Opportunity to work on varied and rewarding alteration projects every day. Additional Information: This Seamstress/ tailor position is in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to Gary.Dodds@industrialtemps.com or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask for Gary INDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.