Apprentice - Prop Maker

Under the direction of NT Staff, make, repair, and refurbish a wide range of furniture props, as well as experiencing a wider set of prop making skills. Working from designs, working drawings, and models, and with instructions from Designers, Production Managers, Workshop Supervisors and the Props Workshop Manager and senior props staff Attend dress rehearsals of shows that you have worked on Work to agreed deadlines, consulting at all times with the Props Workshop Manager Work on stage when required, installing, and repairing props and set dressing Participate in safety checks, and weekly planning meetings Maintain high standards of operations and good housekeeping in the workshop Participate in the provision of a safe working environment, acting within the company’s Health & Safety policy at all times Participate in other training as necessary and appropriate, including visiting other workplaces on placement Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Props Workshop Manager, or the Workforce Development Manager You will be supported at the NT by a dedicated team

Training:

At Webs Training Ltd in 

You will study a Level 2 Standard as a Furniture Making Operative You will also be required to produce a portfolio as part of your course, which the NT will support you with ·Webs Training Ltd are based at The Poplars, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2PD

Training Outcome:

As a skilled prop maker, we would expect there to be good opportunities for further work in the sector on finishing.

Visit https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/skills-centre/apprenticeships/ for full job description, requirements and further career ideas. 

Employer Description:

The National Theatre (NT) makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach.

World-leading artists make their best work at the NT with the widest possible audience and impact

A registered charity with deeply embedded social purpose, the NT works with hundreds of schools and communities across the UK to spark imagination and inspire creativity, and to develop skills and pathways for careers in theatre.  

Our key objectives as we look to the next five years are towards economic, environmental and social sustainability, upholding a culture that aims to take care of our people and the wider world. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm, with 1 hour for lunch Additional hours may be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Good timekeeping,Enjoys making things,Interest in carpentry