Full-Time Hands-On Workshop & Logistics Assistant

Royal Shakespeare Company; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Shakespeare Company seeks a Workshop and Logistics Assistant to support the smooth running of our Scenic Workshops. You will move, store and catalogue materials, and assist workshop teams with a range of practical tasks for sets, props and scenery across RSC productions.

Reporting to the Head of Scenic Workshop Operations, you will work at our Scenic Workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, with an average of 44 hours per week (8:00–16:30, Mon–Fri)

Qualifications

• Manual handling capability for lifting and moving large items.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive, flexible approach and initiative.
• Experience in workshop, warehouse, logistics or similar environment.
• Ability to work safely and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• A full driving licence; ideally with van driving experience.
• A forklift or MEWP licence would be advantageous, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Moving, storing and preparing materials, scenic items and props.
• Organising, maintaining and cataloguing items in and out of storage.
• Loading and unloading scenic and technical equipment.
• Supporting workshops, rehearsals and productions with materials and logistics including Stratford, London and nationally.
• Assisting with workshop manufacturing activities, including set preparation and operation of CNC and laser machines.
• Driving company vehicles and operating forklifts and MEWPs where required.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and sustainability within the workshops.

Job description

The Royal Shakespeare Company seeks a Workshop and Logistics Assistant to support the smooth running of our Scenic Workshops. You will move, store and catalogue materials, and assist workshop teams with a range of practical tasks for sets, props and scenery across RSC productions.

Reporting to the Head of Scenic Workshop Operations, you will work at our Scenic Workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, with an average of 44 hours per week (8:00–16:30, Mon–Fri)