Scenic Paint Sprayer / Prepper
Scena Pro Ltd – Croydon, South London, CR0 4RR
Salary: £38,000–£45,000 per year, depending on experience and agreed hours, plus overtime and bonuses
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with overtime available
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: Immediate
Are you an experienced Paint Sprayer, Spray Finisher or Paint Prepper looking to apply your skills to exciting creative projects?
Scena Pro Ltd is looking for a skilled Scenic Paint Sprayer / Prepper to prepare, spray and finish distinctive sets, props and staging for television, film, theatre, exhibitions and live events.
About Scena Pro Ltd
With more than 40 years of industry experience, Scena Pro Ltd is one of the UK’s leading creative construction companies. From our Croydon workshop, we develop and build sets for theatre, television, film, museums, conferences, exhibitions and live events worldwide.
Our talented team brings ambitious creative concepts to life. No two weeks are the same, and every project provides an opportunity to create something memorable.
The Role
As our Scenic Paint Sprayer / Prepper, you will prepare, spray and finish sets, props and staging to an exceptional standard.
Your work must look impressive under camera and stage lighting, so accuracy, consistency and excellent attention to detail are essential.
Working alongside our skilled makers, carpenters, scenic artists and designers, you will help transform creative ideas into high-quality finished pieces.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and spray sets, props and staging for television, film and live events
- Fill, sand, prime and prepare a variety of surfaces
- Set up and adjust spray guns for different materials, coatings and finishes
- Match colours and finishes to samples, drawings and client specifications
- Apply coatings to timber, MDF, metal and composite materials
- Produce consistently high-quality finishes suitable for camera and stage lighting
- Work efficiently across multiple projects and meet demanding production deadlines
- Keep the spray booth, guns and associated equipment clean, maintained and safe
- Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and spray-booth working practices
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer, Spray Painter, Scenic Sprayer, Spray Finisher or Paint Prepper
- Strong surface preparation, spraying and finishing skills
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
- Confidence setting up and adjusting spray guns
- A good understanding of coatings and safe spray-booth practices
- The ability to work effectively in a busy, hands-on workshop
- A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach
- The ability to commute daily to our Croydon workshop
Experience in any of the following would be useful, although it is not essential:
- Scenic construction, theatre, television, film, exhibitions or display production
- Two-pack and water-based paint systems
- Hand-painted or specialist decorative finishes
- Spraying timber, MDF, metal or composite materials
- Working as a Scenic Painter or Scenic Artist
- A full UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Salary of £38,000–£45,000, depending on experience and agreed hours
- Overtime and bonus opportunities
- Monday-to-Friday working hours
- A varied pipeline of exciting creative projects
- Potential opportunities for international travel
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills and establish yourself within the industry
- Immediate start available
If you are an experienced paint sprayer or prepper who enjoys varied, creative and high-quality work, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV. Candidates selected for the next stage may be asked to provide photographs, a portfolio or examples of relevant work they have completed.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
To speak to the team directly, call 020 7703 4444 between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Scena Pro Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
