Carpenter/ joiner

Job description

Head of construction

Duties as Head of Construction:

to manage the operation of the Carpentry and Metalwork Department
to undertake the duties of Construction Supervisor for all productions, projects or events
to liaise with Production Managers, directors, designers, the Head of Technical Design, production and technical staff in order to ascertain the overall staging, scenic and special effects required for all productions, projects or events
to undertake the construction of all staging, scenic and special effects within the deadlines and budgets agreed with the Production Managers
to prepare detailed budgets and estimates relating to the activities of the carpentry & metalworking departments
to undertake the acquisition of goods and supplies relating to the activities of the carpentry & metalworking departments
to manage the daytoday control of all departmental expenditure and budgets

Production Office:

to manage and supervise the activities of the carpentry & metalworking department staff, including staff seconded to the department, ensuring effective use of resources and labour whilst maintaining a high standard of presentation and finished product
to recruit, select, appraise and assess members of the carpentry & metalworking department, in association with the Production Manager, within company guidelines and policies
to ensure that information relating to theatre programmes, schedules and policies are conveyed to staff members working within the department
to undertake induction programmes for all new members of staff including personnel seconded to the department including placements, freelance and casual employees
to make sure that workshop staff members are familiar with and adhere to the company guidelines, procedures and policies detailed within the staff handbook
to ensure the proper use, care, maintenance and security of premises, stock and equipment that is deemed the responsibility of the carpentry & metalworking department; this includes property and equipment hired or loaned to the department
to be responsible for the Health & Safety management of the activities and operations of the carpentry & metal working department including specific areas deemed to be under the organisational control of the Head of Construction
to ensure that all staff members responsible to the Head of Construction are suitably instructed and comply with the company’s Health and Safety policy as detailed in the staff handbook
to be responsible for managing the timber, plywood and steel stock checks and providing regular and accurate information to the Production Managers and Accounts Manager as required

Duties as a member of the carpentry and metalwork department:

to undertake the construction of scenery, furniture, stage properties and stage effects to the highest standard and within the budgets and deadlines issued by the Production Managers
to work with a wide variety of materials including timber, metal, and plastics
to work accurately and quickly from drawings, models, reference material or basic instructions
to assist with stage getins, fitups and getouts as required
to assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles
to correctly and safely use all work equipment including access equipment, lifting equipment, test equipment, wood and metal working tools and machinery
to adopt a responsible attitude towards the proper use, care and security of premises and property belonging to, or the responsibility of, the theatre
to undertake general stage maintenance work as required
to make visits, as required, to suppliers in order to acquire, collect or deliver goods
to be able and willing to work at heights
to undertake vehicle driving duties as may be required

Duties as an employee of the theatre:

to be aware and support the work of other departments in the achievement of the theatre’s aims
to take an active part in communicating and cooperating with other staff and departments
to adopt a mature and responsible attitude to line management within the organisation
to follow company guidelines, procedures and policies as specified in the staff handbook
to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

a minimum of three years’ professional experience
a mature and responsible approach to effective line management
dynamic leadership qualities
the commitment and drive to produce work of the highest standard
a commitment to development and training
woodworking, metalworking and welding skills
excellent communication and motivation skills
excellent administration skills
ability to read and understand working drawings
computer literate, including a good understanding of CAD Drawing
knowledge of current Health & Safety egislation
a practical understanding of budget control and expenditure
ability to manage the annual workshop maintenance
ability to work at height
m be physically fit

Desirable:

full clean driving licence
fork lift truck driver’s licence
basic firefighting skills
first aid certificate