Carpenters & Steel Fabricators – Theatre Set/Scenery Makers

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Deadline: 2 July 2025

Theatre Royal Plymouth create scenery that tours the UK and beyond. From large-scale stage builds to bespoke art and exhibition structures, every project is unique. Their construction team works mainly with wood and metal, but also use all sorts of materials to bring designs to life – and their scenic artists give every build a stunning finish.

Job requirements: 

• Ensure a safe working environment and production method is always maintained with regard to the health, safety and welfare of customers, visitors, staff and yourself.
• The creation of sets and scenic items in wood, metal and other media to agreed designs and budgets.
• To accurately interpret and work to drawings, designs and models, contributing creative solutions where needed, and delivering to agreed budgets and deadlines for TRP productions and commercial build contracts.
• Ensure appropriate hand and machine tools are deployed to create scenic items, sets and props.
• To work quickly, efficiently, responsibly and collaboratively in your team to deliver high quality project builds as per specification, on budget and to required deadlines.
• To consistently apply and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the KSB document, including commitment to learning and continuous improvement.

Job responsibilities: 

• To undertake training as and when required to progress your competency in line with the mapped development plan of the workshop roles.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the workshop, ensuring effective storage, clean-up, and environmentally responsible use of tools and materials.
• Moving and assembly of scenic items as directed.
• To load and unload scenic items, equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• To fill in and sign an accurate record of hours worked and materials used.
• To contribute to excellent communication between departments and teams.
• Contribute ideas for improving workshop processes, including innovations in materials, techniques, & team workflows.
• To represent TRP when working on builds and projects at other locations and venues and to carry out such duties as required at these venues in line with expectations and the values of TRP.
• Support and promote all company policy, with particular attention to Equality & Diversity, Customer Care, Health & Safety