Scenic Prep Technician

Eclipse; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading creative technical production company as a Scenic Prep Technician, where your carpentry and workshop skills will shine. In this exciting role, you will assist expert carpenters in preparing and assembling stunning scenic elements for live events. Your contributions will play a vital role in delivering outstanding experiences, from refurbishing stock to decorating set pieces. With a focus on teamwork and creativity, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in the vibrant events industry. If you're passionate about carpentry and eager to be part of a dedicated team, this is the perfect chance to build your career in live events production.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee Assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Cycle scheme

Training opportunities

Career progression

Social activities with a friendly team

Long service awards

Health Cash plan

Qualifications

• Hands-on skills in carpentry or workshop preparation are essential.
• Experience in a workshop or creative industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and assembling scenic elements for live events.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the workshop.
• Refurbish and repair scenic stock after events.

Skills

Carpentry

Workshop Preparation

Painting

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Basic Carpentry Tools

Painting Supplies

Job description

Scenic Prep Technician – £23,000-£26,000 + Benefits – Croydon, CR0

The Role

Do you have hands-on skills in carpentry or workshop preparation? Are you looking to build a career in the exciting world of live events production? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you at Eclipse Global!

As a Scenic Prep Technician, you’ll work with our expert carpenters in a busy workshop, helping prepare and assemble stunning scenic elements for live events. From refurbishing scenic stock to decorating set items, your contribution will be critical to delivering outstanding event experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and assembling scenic elements for live events.
• Load and unload vehicles with care and organisation.
• Refurbish and repair scenic stock after events, reporting damages as needed.
• Organise and maintain workshop stock, ensuring everything is labelled and prepared according to project requirements.
• Decorate set pieces using materials such as felt, canvas, and paint.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the workshop.
• Assist with on-site installations and workshop construction when required.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages promptly.

The Company

Eclipse is a leading creative technical production company, supporting clients with creative concepts and technical solutions for their events. WINNER of Supplier of the Year - AV and Production 2023.

Based in London, but operating globally Eclipse are well versed in providing clients with high quality event solutions regardless of location. Whether it’s a conference, awards evening, product launch, gala dinner, press day or fashion show the experienced Eclipse production teams will work with you to create the perfect event.

The Benefits- many are available following successful completion of probation):

• Company pension
• Employee Assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
• Cycle scheme
• Training opportunities
• Career progression
• Social activities with a friendly team
• Long service awards
• ‘Refer a friend’ reward scheme
• Health Cash plan
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Birthday leave
• 2 days volunteering
• Enhanced paternity pay (2 weeks full pay)
• Enhanced maternity pay.

The Person

We’re looking for someone with:

• A keen interest in carpentry, workshop preparation, or the events industry.
• Basic skills in painting and carpentry.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
• An organised, collaborative, and flexible approach to tasks.
• Experience in a workshop, conference, or creative industry (desirable but not essential).

A valid UK driving licence and the ability to work to tight deadlines will be advantageous.

If you're ready to take on an exciting role and be part of a driven and dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!