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Company Description
Showbase Ltd is a Manchester-based outdoor event production specialist, operating nationwide across the UK. With over a decade of experience—and an additional decade from the founders’ film background—they excel at creative event concepting, planning, logistics, and full-scale execution .
They offer a vast in‑house stock of premium marquees and temporary structures, including sailcloth tents, clearspan marquees, stretch tents, Nordic tipis, and easy‑up gazebos—alongside high-quality flooring and décor options .
Beyond structures, Showbase provides a comprehensive suite of location equipment—from generators, festoon lighting, and power/generator rentals, to fencing, crowd-control, waste trailers, and site facilities—ensuring seamless outdoor events .
Their logistics team, based just south of Manchester, equips clients with specialist transport—hiab trucks, low-loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts—guaranteeing on-time delivery and professional assembly .
A robust crewing service supports every stage: on-site rigging, event operations, stewarding and post-event breakdown. They also offer in-house marketing, PR support, CAD-driven site mapping, risk assessments, and white-label production services .
Notable projects include:
• The Oast House (2024 & 2025)
• The Brit Fest (2024, 2025)
In summary, Showbase delivers end-to-end solutions—from visionary design and permitting to logistics, manpower, infrastructure, and marketing—transforming any outdoor location into a show-ready venue.
Role Description
This is a full-time & Seasonal role for a Carpenter/ Joiner/ Tradesperson, located at Millington Hall Farm Altringham, with UK wide event building. We are looking for Carpenters, Joiners, tradesmen etc. You will be responsible for building temporary structures for various event sites. Additional tasks may include maintaining equipment, building wooden structures and furniture ensuring safety standards are met, and coordinating with event planners and team members for smooth execution of projects. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Qualifications
* Experience in constructing furniture and ad hoc structures.
* Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations related to construction.
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Effective communication and teamwork skills
* Flexibility to work on various projects and adapt to changing environments
* Previous experience in the events industry is a plus
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to different event sites as needed, 21+ year old to drive company vehicles.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Events Services
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