About the Role

The Scenic Workshop Assistant supports the Workshop team in realising and building set designs for all Wiltshire Creative productions. We are proud to be one of the few theatres across the UK with an onsite scenic workshop, producing sets that are consistently high standard and are a key component of our joyful and enriching theatre productions. The Workshop is based in Salisbury Playhouse but we work across two venues, occasionally creating work in other venues across Salisbury.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-production work

• To realise designs from plans and models alongside the Workshop team, contributing to planning and ordering materials

Set Construction

• To produce scenery, using a variety of techniques, to deadlines set by the Head of Workshop and Production and Technical Director for our Main House, Salberg studio, Stage 65 Youth Theatre productions and Take Part Programme projects
• To occasionally produce scenery for other theatre companies or external partners
• To assist with the fit-up and get-out on stage for our inhouse productions and occasionally for visiting productions
• To undertake prop making as required
• To assist with fitting up and running Salisbury International Arts Festival shows if required

Maintenance

• To carry out repairs to scenery and properties where necessary
• To take care of tools and equipment adhering to good housekeeping practices both in the workshop and on stage.
• To carry out repairs/improvements to the theatre buildings as skills and time allow

Health and Safety

• To follow all Health and Safety procedures both in the workshop and on stage
• To undertake training in the use of equipment where necessary
• To keep up to date with Health and Safety legislation regarding set construction and installation.

General

• To always act in the best interests of Wiltshire Creative
• To take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Wiltshire Creative
• To agree to abide by Wiltshire Creative’s policies, as set out in the Staff Handbook
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Wiltshire Creative
• To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible
• To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by Management

About You

Essential

• A working knowledge of scenery construction
• Practical experience and knowledge of safely working with workshop tools and machinery
• Experience of working with a variety of materials and techniques
• Experience working as part of a team
• Ability to work anti-social hours (evenings and weekends)
• Professional approach to work, maintaining high standards and exercising quality control
• Reasonable standard of physical fitness (this job involves manual handling and occasional long days)
• A knowledge of Health and Safety in a workshop and onstage environment
• Computer literate and knowledge of CAD drawing
• Experience of prop making

Please mention in your application if you have experience of the following:

• MIG welding
• Experience of scene painting

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