Carpenter (Live Events / Set Building)
£35,000-£40,000 + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits + Training
Manchester
Are you a Carpenter with a background in set building looking to work on high-profile live productions, brand activations and large-scale events? Do you want to join a well-established live events production company known for delivering creative, high-quality scenic builds across the UK and internationally?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing events organisation producing stage backdrops, feature builds and exhibition displays for global brands across conferences, festivals, corporate events and venue installations. The company offers strong progression, ongoing training, great benefits and the chance to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will be involved in both workshop-based scenic construction and onsite installation, helping deliver visually impactful event environments while working alongside technical production teams.
This role would suit a Carpenter from a live events background who is looking to combine hands-on fabrication, onsite installation and collaborative project delivery within a fast-paced events environment.
The Role:
Scenic construction and installation at live event sites across the UK
Workshop fabrication of bespoke scenic elements and event set builds
Stage finishing including carpeting, painting and vinyl application
Equipment checking, stock management and warehouse organisation
Maintaining high health & safety standards onsite and in the workshopThe Person:
Carpenter or similar from a live events background
Commutable to ManchesterKeywords: Scenic Carpenter, Event Set Builder, Exhibition Carpenter, Stage Set Construction, Live Events Production, Scenic Fabrication, Workshop Carpenter, Manchester
Reference Number:24014
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