The Fix Creative Ltd
Scenic Carpenter/Workshop Manager
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Scenic Carpenter / Workshop Manager
Birmingham / West Midlands
£34,000-£36,000 pro rata, plus overtime
Part-time initially, with potential to become full-time
Join a growing scenic design and construction studio producing imaginative work for theatre, television, film, advertising and events.
We're looking for an experienced Scenic Carpenter / Workshop Manager who combines excellent practical skills with initiative, organisation and creative problem-solving. This is more than a carpentry role: you'll help run the workshop, lead project delivery and shape how the team grows.
The Role
Working closely with the business owner, you'll take projects from technical drawings through construction and installation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building scenic structures, sets, furniture, props and installations
- Planning materials, labour and workshop schedules
- Reading drawings, plans and specifications accurately
- Organising and maintaining a safe, efficient workshop
- Operating and maintaining woodworking machinery and tools
- Supporting and supervising freelance carpenters and workshop staff
- Solving technical and construction challenges
- Coordinating and assisting with on-site installations
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard
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About You
You'll be an experienced carpenter or fabricator, ideally from scenic construction, events, theatre, film, television or a related field. You'll also be:
- Confident interpreting technical drawings
- Skilled with woodworking machinery and hand tools
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
- Organised, proactive and solutions-focused
- Able to manage others when required
- Comfortable communicating with clients, contractors and production teams
- Willing to travel and work both in the workshop and on site
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What We Offer
- £34,000-£36,000 pro rata, plus paid overtime
- Guaranteed part-time hours initially
- Potential to develop into a full-time position
- Varied and creative projects - no two weeks are the same
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility
- The opportunity to improve workshop systems, develop a production team and influence a growing business
- Strong potential for progression
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