Exhibition & Event Builder/Carpenter (Full time, Permanent)
Based in Norwich with some travel
Wanted – an Exhibition Builder/Carpenter to join an outstanding multi-service brand agency delivering exceptional events and experiences.
The role
The role is based within our Exhibition & Spatial Design workshop working alongside a team of designers, project managers, builders and carpenters. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in the preparation and building of event, exhibition and spatial installations both inside and outside or a similar trade background utilising carpentry, painting and finishing skills.
Main duties:
* To undertake workshop duties such as preparation and building of temporary structures using a full range of tools for carpentry, painting, covering flats and finishing skills.
* To organise and prepare kit relevant for each project referring to technical drawings.
* To liaise with internal designers, the E&SD Head of Workshop and E&SD Builder/Supervisor on how to implement the most efficient and effective method of preparing kit to meet deadlines.
* To participate in the loading and unloading of vehicles as equipment, exhibition stands, and sets leave and return to the workshop.
* Attend site to support the build and de-rig of sets/stands when necessary to the highest standard and to client’s specification.
* Working within health and safety regulations at all times within the workshop and on site.
* Share best practice and the support the wider team through discussion, training and practical demonstration.
* To cooperate with weekend rotas where necessary and holiday cover.
The person
* Ideally have experience of building exhibition stands and event structures.
* Practical experience and knowledge of construction methods i.e., carpentry, painting and finishing.
* Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety practices within a workshop and on-site.
* Ability to participate in loading and unloading of vehicles with frequent heavy lifting of sets and equipment and assisting on site with re-construction tasks.
* Some previous or similar experience of working within a workshop/warehouse.
* Forklift experience although training could be provided.
* Good multitasker with flexible and pro-active attitude.
* Excellent attention to detail who takes pride in their work.
* Flexibility with working hours as there is some weekend working delivering projects.
* Driving licence required as there is working away on site when required.
* Must be commutable to Norwich on a daily basis.
* An interest is live events/exhibitions and installations.
About us
This is a unique opportunity to join Production bureau Ltd which is a thriving brand agency based in Norwich celebrating over 35 years in business.With three offices in the UK, two in Norwich and one in Edinburgh employing circa 100+ staff, we continue to successfully deliver creative brand communications projects all over the globe for some of the most respected companies across multiple sectors.
Benefits include:
* Competitive Salary
* 25 days Annual Leave plus discretionary days
* Life Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Medical and Dental Insurance
* Income Protection Insurance
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Staff Social Activities
* Learning & Development Opportunities
Interested in joining a company with a vibrant and friendly culture then send your CV and covering email or complete a job application form to Julia Marchant, Head of HR at careers@productionbureau.com. We would encourage you to visit our website for further information on the role referring to the job description and person specification to establish suitability.Candidates must hold the appropriate documentation to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship licence and must be within a daily commutable distance to our Norwich offices where you will be based.
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