Live Events Carpenter — Scenic Sets & Custom Builds

Hargrove, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse in London is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our scenic workshop team. You will construct scenic elements, staging components, and set pieces from drawings and concepts, working to tight deadlines in a collaborative production environment.

Ideal candidates have proven carpentry or scenic construction experience, read technical drawings, and can safely operate workshop machinery. A full UK driving licence is beneficial, and experience in live events is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry or scenic construction experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and CAD plans.
• Willingness to work long hours during busy production periods.

Responsibilities

• Build scenic flats, stage sets, platforms, props, and custom event structures
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD plans, and construction specifications
• Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently
• Assemble, finish, and prepare scenic elements for installation on-site
• Work with timber, MDF, plywood, laminates, and metal fixings
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, painters, and production crews
• Assist with loading, packing, and on-site installation or derig work
• Maintain workshop organisation, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations
• Meet production schedules and maintain high-quality standards under pressure

Skills

Carpentry

Scenic construction

Reading technical drawings

CAD plans

Workshop machinery

Health and safety

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

CSCS

IPAF

PASMA

Forklift

Job description

Eclipse in London is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our scenic workshop team. You will construct scenic elements, staging components, and set pieces from drawings and concepts, working to tight deadlines in a collaborative production environment.

Ideal candidates have proven carpentry or scenic construction experience, read technical drawings, and can safely operate workshop machinery. A full UK driving licence is beneficial, and experience in live events is preferred.