The Fix Creative Ltd
Part Time Scenic Carpenter
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Senior Scenic Carpenter – Part-Time + Overtime
Location: Birmingham / West Midlands
Salary: £17,500 pro rata + overtime
Hours: Part-time initially, with the potential to develop into a full-time position
The Opportunity
A growing scenic design and construction company based in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Senior Scenic Carpenter to join its workshop team.
The company works across theatre, television, film, advertising and live events, producing a wide range of bespoke work including scenic sets, architectural facades, props, furniture, installations and one-off creative pieces.
This role would suit an experienced scenic carpenter or fabricator who enjoys combining traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques, CAD and practical problem-solving. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.
The Role
The position will initially be offered on a part-time basis with guaranteed hours, with additional overtime available when project requirements increase. As the company continues to grow, there is potential for the role to develop into a full-time position.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Scenic carpentry and set construction
- Working accurately from technical drawings, plans and specifications
- Preparing materials and organising workshop production
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
- Operating and maintaining workshop machinery, equipment and hand tools
- Leading and supporting freelance carpenters and other workshop staff when required
- Helping to coordinate and deliver site installations
- Ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Working collaboratively with the wider production team
- Taking responsibility for quality, deadlines and practical problem-solving
About You
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, confident and practical scenic carpenter or fabricator with a strong understanding of workshop and site-based construction.
You should have:
- Proven experience in scenic carpentry, set construction or a similar fabrication environment
- Strong practical carpentry and fabrication skills
- The ability to confidently interpret technical drawings, plans and specifications
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to work effectively to deadlines
- Experience of supervising or coordinating other people when required
- A proactive and organised approach to work
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find practical solutions
- Experience working both in a workshop and on site
- Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise directly with production teams and clients when required
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Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, enjoys making things and wants to play an active role in helping a growing creative business develop.
Location & Working Environment
Birmingham / West Midlands
The role will involve a combination of workshop-based fabrication and site-based installation work. A willingness to travel and work on installations at different locations is therefore essential.
What This Role Offers
- £17,500 pro rata
- Additional overtime opportunities
- Part-time hours initially
- Potential progression to a full-time position
- Varied and interesting projects across theatre, TV, film, advertising and events
- The opportunity to take responsibility and have genuine input into projects
- The chance to become a key member of a growing scenic construction team
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