Head of Wood Shop

Production Solutions Group is looking to appoint a skilled Head of Woodshop to join our Workshop team.

You should be committed to high quality work and have a keen interest in working across the theatre / events industry. You will be leading our evolving team as we look ahead to numerous exciting projects which are coming up, providing excellent service to our clients across the country.

The Head of Woodshop role encompasses excellent woodworking skills, a good understanding of workshop practices, and the ability to work as part and lead a team delivering creative projects to tight deadlines.  

·     Build, fit and finish scenic elements including sets, props, and staging from technical drawings or verbal instructions.

·     Work with various types of material where required.

·     Carry out precise joinery, cutting, shaping, and assembly using both hand tools and workshop machinery.

·     Ensure all builds are safe, structurally sound, and finished to a high artistic standard.

·     Ensure quality control across all workshop outputs, from structural integrity to surface finishes.

·     Maintain good stock keeping on our stock management system.

·     Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

·     Use tools, machinery and equipment responsibly, carrying out maintenance where required.

·     Work with other members of the team in builds, assisting with lifting, assembly etc as required.

·     Follow and promote safe working practices, complying with all health and safety regulations.

·     Work closely with the Workshop Director and Project Manager, designers and team members to deliver projects on time.

·     Communicate effectively with the wider team to ensure clarity on requirements.

·     Support occasional onsite fitups, installation at theatres.

·     Assist with scenic finishing, such as sanding, filling, priming and basic painting.

·     Where required, support integration of set electrics, rigging or metal work with carpentry elements.

·     To always track sustainability within the department and model best practice in terms of environmental responsibility.

·     Always maintain excellent relationships with external contractors and suppliers.

·     To engage and contribute meaningfully to development of Production Solutions Group and its subsidiaries Business Plan, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Plan.

·     To maintain good relations with industry bodies representing the company’s interest within trade union negotiations or other environments in the sector.

·     To uphold and embody the Company’s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Dignity at Work policy and Health and Safety policy.

·     Any other reasonable duties that arise to fulfil the objectives of Production Solutions Group and its subsidiaries.

The above is not a definitive list and the Carpenter should expect to perform any other duties requested in order to facilitate the expansion of the businesses.