Carpenter (Live Events / Set Building)

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 workshop

The Person:

• Carpenter or similar from a live events background
• Commutable to Manchester

Keywords: 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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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The advertised salary is indicative and will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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