Assistant Tailor/Tailoress
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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Assistant Tailor/Tailoress in our Stores department. Could you be who we are looking for?
South Wales Police have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Tailor/Tailoress to join our dedicated Central Stores team within the Estates Department. This new role will assist in providing an efficient tailoring and fitting facility to the South Wales Police force, ensuring uniforms meet the highest standards of fit and comfort. Working alongside an experienced full-time and part-time tailoress, you will support the Stores Manager in delivering a professional tailoring service across the force area.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
- Carry out general fitting and tailoring duties for police uniforms and associated garments.
- Undertake minor alterations and repairs to ensure garments meet operational requirements (after completion of training if necessary).
- Maintain accurate records and complete associated administrative tasks.
- Provide advice on garment fitting and sizing to officers and staff.
- Assist with stock management and liaise with suppliers where necessary.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
We are seeking someone who has studied in a relevant discipline or has transferrable knowledge, with the ability to demonstrate some understanding of tailoring and fittings. However, attitude and adaptability will be key for this role. You should have excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, combined with good organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place on week commencing 16th February 2026
Interviews for this vacancy will take place on week commencing the 16th March 2026
We anticipate a large volume of applications for this internship as such we reserve the right to close the vacancy when a sufficient number of applications are received.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity, apply today and join #TeamSWP