Scenery Workshop Manager - event production

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and developing our warehouse and workshop scenic team including line management.
• Managing the day-to-day tasking of the workshop and scenic warehouse team.
• Managing the construction & preparation process of our equipment to ensure the highest possible standards & deadlines are met.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Stock management of workshop materials and consumables.
• Maintenance of workshop equipment and tools.
• Providing input on construction design and material specification for custom scenic elements.
• Hands on construction of scenic products.
• Regular communication with the Head of Scenic for day to day and forward planning ensuring best use of department resource
• Provide training where required.
• Assistance of other departments and other duties to meet the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATE

• At least 5 years' experience in the professional live events industry with a specialism in scenic construction.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to lead by example and work as part of a team
• Ability to read & interpret construction drawings & CAD plans
• Good working knowledge of workshop tools and machinery
• Excellent carpentry skills with good working knowledge of various materials.
• Experience with CNC machines an advantage but not essential
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Meticulous planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple jobs, on a daily basis.
• Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
• Flexibility and a can do, customer focused attitude.
• Keen eye for detail and high standards of presentation.
• Strong IT skills.

WORKING HOURS

Due to the nature of our industry, we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Typically, your working day would be 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, though we operate a flexible start time for staff where needed. Work outside of these hours and at weekends will be required as our workload / projects require. We try hard to manage a work/life balance for our team.

HOLIDAYS

• 28 days per year
• After 3 years continuous service you will receive your birthday off (day off can be taken within 7 days of your birthday)
• After 5 years continuous service you will receive a further day's holiday

PENSION SCHEME

A company pension scheme which the company contributes to on a monthly basis.

If you feel you fulfil the above criteria and have RELEVANT experience please send your CV over today!

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