Scenic Carpentry Apprentice

Assist in making stage scenery using a wide range of techniques, materials and finishes. Maintain a safe and tidy work area, carrying out machine maintenance and cleaning as instructed. Assist in applying different materials to scenery as directed. Keep up to date with any new and improved scenery-making techniques, materials or ways of working. Have a positive and responsible attitude to health and safety. Submit learning logs and diaries to the Apprenticeships Manager.

Training:
You will be based at our purpose-built production workshop in the High House Production Park in Purfleet, Essex. Your time will be split between the workshops and the Building Crafts College in Stratford, E15, where you will study for a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard. Work is usually carried out at the carpentry and metalwork workshops in Purfleet, Essex, but you may occasionally be required to work at other venues. Time at college will be in 2-3 week blocks.

Training Outcome:
Able to secure an entry-level role in Scenic Carpentry / Construction or similar in the creative industries. Put all the skills learnt at college into practice in a production workshop environment.

Employer Description:
We bring together the world’s most extraordinary artists in live, streamed and broadcast events and performances that thrill, move and excite; that transport people to other worlds. Our theatres are in London’s Covent Garden but our work is accessed and experienced across the UK and globally through touring partnerships, cinema programmes, free outdoor screenings, radio, TV and live-streaming.

Working Hours :
Working week is 42.5 hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Previous woodwork experience,Enjoy working with your hands,Helpful, positive and flexible,Punctual,Self-motivated,Willing to work at height,Good spatial awareness,Respectful approach to safety