Full Time – Garment Repairer / Seamstress/ster / Laundry Operative
Based in Wickford
Salary of £26,228.60 – Plus Bonus
Full Time Position – 40 Hours per week – 6.30am to 3.00pm - Monday - Friday
Immediate Start Available
Sewing and repairs experience? Specialise in workwear garment repairs? Experience with industrial sewing machines.
If you are great at sewing and repairs, a rare opportunity has just arisen for you to join our specialist team at phs Besafe – part of phs Group, the leading Hygiene Services provider in the UK. This really is an excellent opportunity to join a wonderful friendly and supportive team at our Wickford branch. Let us tell you why you will love it here…
You’re joining an established, market leading company, and we will be there to support you every step of the way. You will get to learn about the other processes that form part of this exceptional service that we provide.
In return for your commitment and expertise as a Seamstress/Seamster / Laundry Operative, you will get:
- A salary of £26,228.60 (Based on a 40-hour working week)
- No scheduled weekend working.
- 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks)
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Career progression opportunities
- 24 hour welfare helpline
- Pension
- PHS Perks discount card, accepted at over 850 retailers
- Access online GP for you and your family
- Access to accredited ILM training through external and in-house courses
A day in the life of a Seamstress/Seamster / Laundry Operative at phs Besafe will involve:
- Inspecting all garments to check for any damage or repairs required.
- Registering any repairs required onto our database.
- Neatly folding all garments in the correct manner after repair and packing safely
- Placing the packaged garments into the correct depot sacks for safe delivery in accordance with our out-scan process
- Other tasks such as the correct disposal of any condemned garments
- At times you may be required to assist our team of laundry operatives
The ideal candidate for a Seamstress/Seamster at phs Besafe will have:
- Experience of repairing garments
- Experience repairing protective clothing would be advantageous.
- Experience of using an industrial sewing machine
- An excellent attitude and approach to work
- A keen attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively.
If you are dedicated, experienced, hard-working, and really care about doing a great job this is the opportunity you have been looking for. Apply now – we are looking forward to hearing from you.
About phs Besafe
Phs Besafe provides a workwear supply and laundering service for over 3,000 UK sites per week, helping to ensure the safety and comfort of thousands of people. We provide a full range of commercial laundry and repair services, as well as a managed locker service and look after the needs of many sectors including construction, manufacturing, mining, transport, utilities, and petro-chemical industries.
At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensure we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.