Junior Scenic Carpenter at Scenic Escape Ltd

Scenic Escape Ltd; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Job summary

Scenic Escape Ltd in Saint Neots, ENG, GB is hiring a Junior Scenic Carpenter. This full-time, on-site position offers a clear path for growth in the live events, theatre, and scenic production industry.

You’ll join a creative team building bespoke scenery and event equipment. If you’re hands-on, practical and eager to learn, this is your entry into a dynamic workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on carpentry skills and practical ability to build scenic elements.
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn new techniques.
• Detail-focused with pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; full UK driving licence held.

Responsibilities

• Build and prepare bespoke scenic carpentry and event equipment.
• Assist with raw materials, stock items and other materials as required.
• Prepare, organise and deliver project equipment.
• Work closely with the workshop team and other departments.
• Occasionally working on client sites and assisting with installations.
• Follow all workshop, warehouse and Health & Safety procedures.
• Take pride in producing high-quality work to exacting standards.

Skills

Hands-on carpentry

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Willing to learn

English fluency

Full UK licence

Job description

Junior Scenic Carpenter at Scenic Escape Ltd in Saint Neots, ENG, GB. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Junior Scenic Carpenter Bring ideas to life. Build things that get seen.

• Workshop near St Neots
• £26,500-£28,500
• Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00

Scenic Escape Ltd is looking for a Junior Scenic Carpenter to join our busy workshop team. If you’re hands-on, practical, have a passion for carpentry and want to build a career in the live events, theatre, exhibitions and scenic production industry, this could be the role for you. You’ll be part of a creative team producing bespoke scenic builds, event equipment and project kit for a wide range of exciting projects. No two jobs are necessarily the same, so you’ll get the chance to learn, develop your skills and get involved in different areas of the business.

What you'll be doing

• Building and preparing bespoke scenic carpentry and event equipment
• Assisting with raw materials, stock items and other materials where required
• Preparing, organising and delivering project equipment
• Working closely with the workshop team and other departments
• Occasionally working on client sites and assisting with installations
• Following all workshop, warehouse and Health & Safety procedures
• Taking pride in producing high-quality work to exacting standards

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on and practical, with basic carpentry skills
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn
• Detail-focused and proud of the quality of their work
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and happy to get stuck into different projects
• Able to work to deadlines and project requirements
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Experience in scenic, theatre, live events, exhibitions, production, workshops or warehouses is a bonus - but a genuine willingness to learn is just as important.

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of the scenic and live events industry and develop practical skills in a creative, fast-moving environment. You'll be working alongside an experienced team, learning on the job and helping turn creative ideas into real-world builds that go out into the world. If you're the kind of person who would rather build something than just talk about it, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £26,500.00-£28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Work Location: In person