Scenic Carpenter

Job Title: Scenic CarpenterPosition Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:The Scenic Carpenter will provide carpentry services and support to the workshop, creating and preparing scenic items for the Set and Staging division. This role involves hands-on carpentry tasks, such as covering scenic panels, framing, and maintaining workspaces, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality scenic items for events and productions.At Encore, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where every individual feels a sense of belonging. This commitment drives innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and helps us better serve our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cover scenic flat panels and framing using a variety of materials, including leatherette and felt.
• Handle complex scenic items such as curved panels, lecterns, and bespoke structures.
• Apply basic carpentry skills for the preparation and assembly of scenic items.
• Perform basic painting and finishing tasks to enhance the final product.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace.
• Load and unload vans, trucks, and artic trucks as required.
• Assist with any additional tasks assigned by the scenery management team.

Skills and Attributes:

• Prior experience in a similar role, particularly in events, conferences, product launches, or award ceremonies is desirable but not essential.
• Dedicated and organised, with the ability to meet daily targets.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a strong desire to learn and advance.
• Flexible and willing to work extra hours at short notice when needed.
• Committed to producing high-quality work at a consistent pace.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure in a high-demand environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and capable of multitasking.
• Operates safely and conscientiously at all times.
• A team player who can also work independently when required.