Carpenter

The Fix Creative Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fix Creative Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Scenic Carpenter for a part-time role with overtime. Initially 2.5 days a week pro rata £36k, with possibility to move to full-time as the company grows.

We work across theatre, TV, film, advertising and live events, delivering bespoke scenic sets, architectural facades, props and installations. You will lead workshop-based fabrication and occasional site work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scenic carpentry, set construction or a similar fabrication environment.
• Strong practical carpentry and fabrication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience supervising or coordinating other people when required.
• Proactive and organised approach to work.
• Experience working both in a workshop and on site.
• Good communication with production teams and clients when required.

Responsibilities

• Scenic carpentry and set construction from drawings and specs.
• 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 when required.
• Coordinating and delivering site installations.
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Collaborating with the wider production team.
• Taking responsibility for quality, deadlines and problem solving.

Skills

Scenic carpentry

Set construction

Interpret drawings

Workshop fabrication

Ownership of tasks

Tools

CAD

Job description

Senior Scenic Carpenter – Part-Time + Overtime

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands

Salary: £36 pro rata (2.5 days a week) + 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.

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

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