Hometown is Hiring!

 

SEPT 26

we’re looking for a fabulous fabric geek to join our happy sales team…

Applicants must be keen quiltmakers, stitchers or dressmakers. Please do not apply if you do not have these skills; but if you’re interested in learning, we’d love to see you at one of our workshops.

All team members (including Marion) love to sew and are constantly updating their skills. If you’re a stitcher / dressmaker, but not a quilter, don’t worry, we can teach you! In this case you can attend at no charge the next available Beginners Quiltmaking course as part of your initial training.

WEEKend Vacancy

We have a vacancy for a part time team member to work 3 Saturdays* (21 hours) per month. (Plus there’s the possibility of extra hours, for holiday coverage and during busy periods such as Christmas). *Working days will be the first, second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Your days will be filled with helping customers in-store, unpacking supplier deliveries, merchandising stock, ensuring the shop maintains high presentation standards and processing online orders.

Plus, as we host workshops, you’ll be advising students on available classes, processing bookings and occasionally preparing the workshop area for classes. As you can see, we like to multi task!

Is this you?

This position could suit a student, but please note you will be required to work during academic holidays, so please do not apply if you’re not based locally throughout the year. Or maybe you’re returning to work or looking for a change in direction? Or perhaps you’re an active retiree wanting to keep busy?

SKILLSET REQUIRED

  • Applicants should be friendly, helpful and take pride in their work.

  • You should have great communication skills and good numeracy as you’ll be advising customers with their sewing projects throughout the day.

  • Previous retail experience is a bonus, but is not vital for the right candidate as full training and support is given.

  • Enthusiasm is essential plus bags of energy, as we’re a busy shop and you’re on your feet all day, handling bolts of fabric.

  • You should be self motivated and able to work independently.

  • Accuracy and attention to detail are a given, as is the ability to multi task. A love of fabric, thread, felt and all things quilty is 100% essential.

If this is you, please get in touch as we’d love to hear from you. Competitive rate of pay, staff discount, paid holiday and other benefits available.

CLOSING DATE 28 OCTOBER 2026. INTERVIEWS IN EARLY NOVEMBER.

To apply, drop in or post a CV and cover letter. You should also detail your sewing and craft experience, recent projects you’re working on and any Hometown workshops you have attended. Please also tell us why you’d like to work at HOMETOWN.

You can also email your CV and application to Marion at hometownquilts@hotmail.co.uk . Note: we do not accept applications via social media.

The starting dates will be later this autumn - could be from mid November onwards, once we’ve had a chance to interview candidates. As we’re a busy shop, with a very small team, we’re sorry but we’re unable to contact applicants not called to interview. (Note - previous applicants are welcome to reapply).

Hometown, 62 High Street, Rochester ME1 1JY