Tailor

Role summary

Tailor is a role at JOHNSONS THE CLEANERS in Harrogate, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Tailor

Company

JOHNSONS THE CLEANERS

Location

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Retail

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-09-04

Job description

Johnson's Dry Cleaners

(Part of Timpson Group Limited)

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding new career? If you've spent time in retail or hospitality If you have experience in retail or hospitality and are looking for a new adventure, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join Johnson's Dry Cleaners' family, part of the Timpson Group, a renowned high street service retailer. We seek an enthusiastic and talented tailor to join our team. The ideal candidate must have expert sewing and alteration skills, excellent customer service, and the flexibility to work at multiple Johnsons branches.

Position: Tailor

Location: Harrogate

Job Type : Permanent / Full Time

Pay: Starting at £12.75 per hour , increasing to £12.80 per hour following a successful trial period. You also have the opportunity to earn an uncapped weekly bonus

Hours : 40 hours over 5 days, including weekends, with some overtime available when trained.

Job Description:

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to effectively support the Area Manager and branches in the Area with a Repairs and Alteration service.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

You will be required to carry out all types of alterations and repairs working: Shortening and lengthening all types of garments

Taking in or letting out garments to adjust the size

Replace broken zippers in garments

Other related repair / alterations work

Curtain shortening

Help serve customers in the branch and discuss their needs including fittings

As part of your job role, you will be expected to complete an act of kindness for customers or colleagues every day.

What We Offer:

Taking care of our colleagues is our top priority. Every year, we measure our happiness index to understand how our team feels and how we can improve.

In addition to a basic wage, all our colleagues can earn weekly performance bonuses. Benefits include:

- Free holiday homes

- Achievable uncapped bonuses

- Discount card (up to 90% off for colleagues, up to 25% off for friends and family)

- An extra day off for your birthday

- Paid day off for a child's first day at school

- Annual salary reviews

- Regular social events

- £1000 weekly lottery draws

- Excellent promotion prospects

- Ongoing skills training

- £100 bonus when you get married

- Mental health support, including free flu jabs and a 24-hour helpline

- and more!

Who We're Looking For:

We value personality over qualifications. Ideal candidates are positive, friendly, confident, great communicators, with a drive to succeed.

Requirements:

Proficiency in sewing and tailoring techniques

Knowledge of various fabrics and garment construction

Strong customer service skills

Attention to detail for precise alterations

Problem-solving abilities for unexpected challenges

Effective time management skills

Experience with a variety of garment types

Previous work experience in a retail or alteration environment

Who We Are:

Johnsons Cleaners has been caring for your clothes for over 200 years, founded in 1817 by the Johnsons Brothers in Liverpool as a silk dyeing business. Today, we are known for our high-quality laundry and dry cleaning services, friendly customer care, and attention to detail. In addition to laundry, we also offer clothing repairs, passport photos, carpet cleaning, and more!

At Johnson's , we celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including ex-offenders.

Next Steps:

Click the button below to apply.

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