Theatr Clwyd is looking for a Scenic Carpenter to join our Set Construction team. With a specialism in construction, carpentry and/or metalwork, this individual will work as part of the team within our Theatre Making department, constructing sets for Theatr Clwyd productions. The Construction Workshop is newly built onsite at the recently refurbished Theatr Clwyd building in Mold.

Contract Type - Permanent

Hours - 37 per week

The Role

Key Responsibilities

General

• Under the leadership of the Workshop Manager, to assist with the construction of sets or any production item as requested, to the highest possible standards and within the time and budget allocated.
• To assist during fit-up and production weeks.
• To undertake practical work in relation to get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs, including the assembly, adjustment and use of scenery, props, rigging and lifting equipment,
• To make the Workshop Manager aware should any specialist equipment need to be hired or purchased, consumable items, and fittings if required.
• Where required, to provide technical assistance to external users.
• To liaise with the Workshop Manager and Scenic Art Manager to help ensure that the department functions effectively and efficiently throughout the build process, which includes both construction and scenic work.
• Work alongside Construction & Scenic teams to ensure day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the workshop.

Health and Safety

• To ensure all Health and Safety requirements are always met while working.
• To attend training as required and maintain awareness of Health and Safety regulations specific to the spaces and equipment used.
• To ensure that all specialist equipment is correctly shut down at the completion of each working day.
• To report or ensure that all potential hazards are made safe as soon as is practicably possible.

Other

• To help ensure all equipment is stored safely and is accessible to authorised users.
• When required, undertake an inventory of all equipment and materials held and used.
• To provide any other duties as reasonably required by the Workshop Manager, Production Manager or the Head of Production.

The Person

• Practical relevant experience working in construction, carpentry and or metal fabrication, ideally in a theatre environment.
• Demonstrable ability to read and understand technical plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and consistently with all theatre and event space users, especially non-technical users.
• Ability to use a wide range of workshop based tools and machinery safely and confidently.
• Ability to use a wide range of portable power tools and hand tools safely and confidently.
• Confidence in working independently, but also willingness to collaborate across many departments.
• Ability to work flexible and unsociable hours including evenings and some weekends.
• An organised approach, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Experience in following Health and Safety requirements and risk assessments.