Role Purpose:
To expertly wrap, stretch, and cover scenic flats and structures with appropriate materials, providing a flawless surface foundation for live event scenery. This role is critical in maintaining the high-quality visual standards and rapid turnaround times essential to live entertainment environments.
Please note this is an in person, fixed-term opportunity until approximately the end of November, working on a full-time (40 hours per week) basis during this fixed-term period.
Key Responsibilities
- Selecting and preparing fabrics (canvas, muslin, vinyl, etc.) based on design specifications.
- Utilising traditional and modern techniques (gluing, stapling, shrinking) to achieve seamless, drum-tight finishes on scenic flats.
- Collaborating with the scenic carpentry and warehouse teams to ensure seamless production workflow.
- Maintaining tools, adhesive inventory, and a safe, clean workshop environment.
- Keeping the covering station clean, organised, and free of tripping hazards, dust buildup, and combustible materials.
- Safely handle, store, and dispose of industrial adhesives, fire-retardant treatments, and solvents in strict accordance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and OSHA/HSE regulations.
- Consistently and correctly use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, eye protection, and gloves.
- Safely operate workshop tools (pneumatic staple guns, hot glue systems, fabric cutters) and report any faulty equipment immediately.
- Utilise the company’s inventory management software to log material usage (fabrics, adhesives, hardware), check stock levels, and scan items in/out.
- Accurately measure and calculate fabric cuts to minimise waste, logging any scrap material or offcuts according to workshop policy.
- Assist in regular digital stock-takes and alert the Scenic Operations manager when core supplies are running low.
Warehouse & Logistics Support
- Truck Loading & Unloading: Assist the warehouse team in safely loading completed scenic elements (and other items) onto trucks and unloading incoming materials or returned assets.
- Event Prepping: Help prep, pack, and secure scenic elements, hardware, and equipment into flight cases or onto pallets, ensuring everything is road-ready and protected from damage.
- General Warehouse Assistance: Support the wider team with general warehouse duties during peak times or when fabrication demands are lower.
Experience & Training (The Right Fit)
- Previous Experience: Prior experience in scenic construction, upholstery, sailmaking, textile stretching, or event fabrication is highly desirable.
- Training Provided: For candidates who lack direct experience but demonstrate the right attitude, traits, mindset, a strong work ethic, and a practical approach, full training on scenic covering techniques and inventory software will be provided.
Desirable Skills
- Fabric Handling & Manipulation: Ability to stretch, tuck, and apply canvas, muslin, and other textiles to frames smoothly and tightly without warping the structure.
- Tool Proficiency: Confident and safe use of workshop tools, particularly pneumatic staple guns, heavy-duty cutters, and adhesive applicators.
- Basic Tech Literacy: Ability to learn and navigate inventory management software to track stock and log materials.
- Measurement: Some basic maths skills for accurately measuring fabric lengths, calculating yields, and minimising material waste.
- Health & Safety Awareness: Understanding of safe workshop practices, including the correct handling of industrial adhesives and proper use of PPE.
Qualities Required (Traits & Mindset)
- Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for spotting wrinkles, sagging fabric, or loose edges to ensure a flawless final product.
- Stamina & Dexterity: Physically fit and capable of repetitive hands-on work, bending, lifting, and working on their feet for long periods.
- Pace & Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and maintain focus under pressure to meet tight live-event production deadlines.
- Adaptable & Resourceful: Able to problem-solve on the fly when working with unusual scenic shapes or unexpected material changes.
- Collaborative Spirit: A team player who works seamlessly alongside scenic carpenters and other team members
Benefits
- 31 Days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Annual leave increases by two days after two years' service
- BUPA private healthcare on an opt-in basis after successful conclusion of probation period
- Access to company Perkbox on an opt-in basis after successful conclusion of probation period
- Bi-annual company social events
Pay: £26,437.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
