Wardrobe Technician: Costume & Quick-Change (Full-Time)

Butlins; Skegness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a Wardrobe Assistant to join our Entertainments Team. You will support costume requirements for in-house, character, and touring productions, attend fittings, and assist with quick changes and dressing room setup.

The role requires formal wardrobe training, excellent sewing skills, and strong communication. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential as a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Formal wardrobe or costume training required (Foundation, Diploma or BA).
• Excellent sewing skills with hand and machine work.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate costume requirements for in-house, character and touring productions including fittings and wardrobe changes.
• Attend fittings with the wardrobe manager and assist cast with costumes and quick changes.
• Maintain, alter and repair costumes, wigs and props as needed.
• Assist with dressing room setups and ensure costumes are properly staged backstage.
• Keep a dressing plot up to date for production teams and support health and safety procedures.

Skills

Sewing skills

Fabric knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

Wardrobe/costume training (Foundation/ Diploma/ BA)

Job description

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a Wardrobe Assistant to join our Entertainments Team. You will support costume requirements for in-house, character, and touring productions, attend fittings, and assist with quick changes and dressing room setup.

The role requires formal wardrobe training, excellent sewing skills, and strong communication. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential as a full-time position.