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KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading and developing our warehouse and workshop scenic team including line management.
- Managing the day-to-day tasking of the workshop and scenic warehouse team.
- Managing the construction & preparation process of our equipment to ensure the highest possible standards & deadlines are met.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety
- Stock management of workshop materials and consumables.
- Maintenance of workshop equipment and tools.
- Providing input on construction design and material specification for custom scenic elements.
- Hands on construction of scenic products.
- Regular communication with the Head of Scenic for day to day and forward planning ensuring best use of department resource
- Provide training where required.
- Assistance of other departments and other duties to meet the needs of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATE
- At least 5 years' experience in the professional live events industry with a specialism in scenic construction.
- Self-motivation, with the ability to lead by example and work as part of a team
- Ability to read & interpret construction drawings & CAD plans
- Good working knowledge of workshop tools and machinery
- Excellent carpentry skills with good working knowledge of various materials.
- Experience with CNC machines an advantage but not essential
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Meticulous planning and attention to detail.
- Ability to plan and prioritise multiple jobs, on a daily basis.
- Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
- Flexibility and a can do, customer focused attitude.
- Keen eye for detail and high standards of presentation.
- Strong IT skills.
WORKING HOURS
Due to the nature of our industry, we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Typically, your working day would be 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, though we operate a flexible start time for staff where needed. Work outside of these hours and at weekends will be required as our workload / projects require. We try hard to manage a work/life balance for our team.
HOLIDAYS
- 28 days per year
- After 3 years continuous service you will receive your birthday off (day off can be taken within 7 days of your birthday)
- After 5 years continuous service you will receive a further day's holiday
PENSION SCHEME
A company pension scheme which the company contributes to on a monthly basis.
If you feel you fulfil the above criteria and have RELEVANT experience please send your CV over today!
