Seamstress/Tailor
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Position Overview & Specifications
- The Sewing Room@Ella Rose are seeking an experienced seamstress or tailor to join our team in Chobham Surrey. The shop provides all the alterations for our sister shop Melita next door which is an extremely busy occasion wear shop.
We also provide a very high level of alterations for all aspects of ladies and mens tailoring, altering hemlines, waistlines, general repairs and restyling. We carry a high reputation for the standard of our work and excellent customer service. We have been established for over 40 years at Melita and 6 years at Ella Rose.
The work role will involve the following:
Tailor wedding outfits, Wedding dresses, Bridesmaid dresses, Prom and Evening wear
Alter both Ladies & Gents Garments from a simple hem to a complete reconstruction
Curtain and cushion alterations
Replacing Zips
Working on various types of materials
The Applicant must be resident in the UK at time of applying
At least 3 years experience required of alteration sewing
This Role will not be suited to a Newly Qualified Graduate as we are not able to offer training
We are looking for someone who is very experienced and ideally has worked in an alterations business before
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 -40 per week
Salary: £15,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chobham GU24 8AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sewing: 3 years (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 Seamstress/Tailor roles across Alteration Shop Chobham, Surrey'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 £15,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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