Role:
Salary: Band 3, £25.098 per annum
Location: Pelaw
Hours/Contract: Permanent, 37 hours
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
The Role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as a Clothing Assistant.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to supply our Force with the right uniform? This could be the perfect time for you to find out by joining us in our Business Services Department as a Clothing Assistant.
Our small and friendly supplies team stock over 350 items across various sizes and work hard to ensure our officers and staff members have the equipment they need to carry out their roles effectively. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our uniform provision with a professional and customer focused tailoring service.
This is an important role in ensuring colleagues from across the organisation are equipped for duty and represent the Force to the highest standard. You will use industrial level, specialist machinery to undertake alterations and provide a bespoke service to each of our officers and staff. In a storeroom that holds over 1000 lines of stock, you’ll help colleagues of all ranks and roles.
What you’ll do
1. Tailoring Service Management : Responsible for the operation and delivery of the Force tailoring service, ensuring a professional and efficient service for all clothing and tailoring needs This can include ad-hoc tailoring projects, creating ribbon bars and hand stitched insignia.
2. Specialist Knowledge and Safety : Possess in-depth knowledge of specialist clothing and equipment to ensure staff and officers are correctly equipped, prioritizing health and safety. You will also be comfortable using the Microsoft Office suite and uniform ordering systems.
3. Bespoke Measuring and Fitting : Provide bespoke, one-to-one measuring and fitting services for essential items like PPE, ensuring proper fit and professional appearance in line with force policy.
4. Proficiency with Equipment : Highly skilled in using complex tailoring equipment and machinery, including industrial sewing machines and embroidery machines, to meet organizational needs. This will also include the routine cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.
5. Customer Service and Collaboration : Deliver high-level customer service, respecting individual beliefs and cultures, while collaborating with other departments to ensure timely delivery and support.
6. Stock Management : Carry out regular stock checks on our inventory, ensuring the OPEX corresponds with the physical stock and any discrepancies rectified.
7. Teamwork : Work effectively as part of the team sharing best practise, suggesting cost saving ideas and developing innovative ways of working to support the team and the wider force.