Workshop Assistant

To work as part of the workshop team within the Theatre Making Family, with a specialism in construction of sets, delivering a service to Theatr Clwyd productions of the highest possible standards.

Contract Type - Permanent
Family - Theatre Making
Team Specialism - Construction Workshop
Hours - 37 hours per week
Salary - £22,415 - £24,130 (pending pay award)
Salary Grade - OP3
Reports to - Workshop Manager

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate(s) are found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Under the leadership of the Workshop Manager, to assist with the construction of sets or any production item as requested, to the highest possible standards and within the time and budget allocated.
• To assist during fit-up and production weeks.
• To undertake practical work in relation to get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs, including the assembly, adjustment and use of scenery, props, rigging and lifting equipment, lighting equipment, special effects and sound equipment.
• To make the Workshop Manager aware should any specialist equipment need to be hired or purchased, consumable items, and fittings if required.
• Where required, to provide technical assistance to external users.
• To liaise with the Scenic Art Manager to help ensure that the department functions effectively and efficiently throughout the build process, which includes both construction and scenic work.
• Work with the Workshop Manager, and Workshop Deputy to ensure day-to-day maintenance of the workshop.

Health and Safety

• To ensure all Health and Safety requirements are always met while working.
• To attend training as required and maintain awareness of Health and Safety regulations specific to the spaces and equipment used.
• To ensure that all specialist equipment is correctly shut down at the completion of each working day.
• To report or ensure that all potential hazards are made safe as soon as is practicably possible.

Other

• To help ensure all equipment is stored safely and is accessible to authorised users.
• Alongside the Workshop Manager, to ensure an inventory of all equipment and materials held and used.
• To provide any other duties as reasonably required by the Workshop Manager, Production Manager or the Head of Production.