Grade & salary: Band 3 £22,209 per annum (Increasing to £22,389 from September 2023 following a transitional pay award period)
Based at: Supplies & Uniform Section, Stonehills, Shields Road, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0HW
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Estimated 6 months fixed term contract – this may change dependent on start date
Role:
An opportunity has arisen within the Supplies Section for a clothing assistant/seamstress for a fixed term contract of 6 months. Applicants should be experienced in using industrial sewing and embroidery machines, ideally within a clothing environment
The successful applicant will provide a measuring, alteration and embroidery service for all staff and be responsible for kitting out all Officers. They will also be required to assist with general warehousing duties within the Supplies function.
The successful applicant will provide advice and support to customers, clients and management on uniform and clothing issues and should be comfortable dealing with customers over the telephone and face to face in providing a responsive tailoring service.
Applicants will also be able to demonstrate their ability to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to the demands of working in a challenging environment.
For further information please see the role definition here: Clothing Assistant.pdf
Benefits:
- 26 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 3 years’ service and 30 days for 5+ years.
- Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- Flexi Time Scheme - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
- Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone and spaces across the force
- Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme
- Corporate Travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro
- Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers
- Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
- Also, to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations
- Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and also enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
- Cycle to work scheme
Vetting Level – Recruitment Vetting (RV)
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.
If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.
Vacancy Contact:
For further information regarding the above post please contact Supplies Supervisor, Brian Appleby on brian.appleby@northumbria.police.uk
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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