About Us
At Serious Stages, we design and deliver staging and structural solutions for some of the UK’s largest live events and productions.
Our work supports major festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, Download Festival and Wireless Festival. We also provide sound stages and structures for film and TV productions, including international projects.
We are a growing, family-run company with a strong engineering focus, based in Wells, Somerset, close to Glastonbury.
The Role
We are looking for a CAD Technician to support the design and delivery of modular steel stage systems and event structures.
You will work closely with fabrication, stock, and logistics teams to produce accurate manufacturing drawings and support live projects. You will also contribute to the development of new systems and workflows.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where your work directly contributes to real-world builds used on major productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Update and revise drawing sets for annual festival builds
- Produce 2D and 3D client drawings of stages and structural systems
- Create parts, sub-assemblies and full assembly models in Inventor
- Develop manufacturing drawings from 3D models
- Produce architectural drawings for staging and studio layouts
- Export files for laser/plasma cutting, beam drill lines and plate bending
- Export BOMs and work with stock teams to maintain accuracy
- Systematically check drawings for accuracy and completeness
- Learn and work with in-house designed standardised modular truss systems
- Collaborate with engineers, fabricators and installers to resolve design issues
- Support live projects with design information for site teams
- Attend design meetings and contribute to new ideas
- Visit sites to gather measurements, levels and reference material
Requirements
Essential:
- Experience with Inventor
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong engineering mindset
- Right to work in the UK
- Driving licence
Desirable:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience or a relevant vocational qualification
- Experience with AutoCAD beneficial
- Experience with ERP (SysPro) highly desirable
- Experience with steelwork or fabrication drawings
- Understanding of structural or construction environments
- Experience with construction materials (e.g. aluminium, plywood, PVC)
Working Environment:
- Office-based in Wells, working alongside manufacturing facility
- Close collaboration with fabrication and stock teams
- Site visits as required (mileage paid)
- Hybrid working possible after onboarding
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
- Company bonus scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity for discounted festival tickets
Why Join Us?
You will be working on projects that are built and used at major live events, with direct involvement from design through to fabrication and installation.
As part of a small, friendly and highly collaborative team, your work will have a direct impact on what we deliver as a business. You will be given responsibility early on, with opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the company as we continue to expand.
Pay: £24,420.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wells BA5 3NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 2 years (preferred)
- Autodesk Inventor: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Wells BA5 3NT (preferred)
Work Location: In person
