Scenic Production Technician

What you'll bring to the team:

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a highly skilled Scenic Production Technician, the successful candidate will play a key role in all aspects of the delivery of our award winning FRIGHT NIGHTS event. The role will be consistently challenging and varied with never a dull moment, from building large attractions to delivering innovative and ever-changing stage shows.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that high Health & Safety standards are maintained to a high level in daily operations, set construction period and event derigs.
• Own and be responsible for all scenic elements within the Production department.
• To work within all phases of set construction, carpentry, assembly and scenic painting.
• To assist in the installation of all projects, to our fright nights attractions and stage shows.
• To deliver the highest quality of events alongside the entertainments management team.
• To maintain a good relationship with the entertainment’s performance team and all internal stakeholders.
• To put into place consistent maintenance of set pieces and react to urgent repairs when necessary.
• To work closely with the wider production team to deliver a high-quality product, utilising tech and set dressing to enhance the guest experience, ensuring proactive maintenance and servicing of all assets, effective planning and quality focused.
• To work alongside with the rest of the production team to deliver events outside of a scenic focus, rigging lighting, sound and operating shows. We are one team striving towards one goal, everyone is responsible.
• Supporting with the research and development of new products, forging close relationships with H&S and in line with budget to bring in new and exciting products.
• Existing skill set may include work with poly carving, scenic painting, construction of scenic flats in both internal and external environments. Previous experience in works involving metal, wood, plastic, paint, chemicals and adhesives. Use of power tools and scenic utensils in a safe working environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

A flexible mindset is a crucial quality for this role.

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Training in set construction, scenic artistry and proficient skills with power tools
• Real life working experience in a scenic construction role
• Competency using a range of power tools
• Ability to work unsociable hours and thrive under pressure
• Experience rigging lighting and sound equipment
• Ability to prioritise and time manage.
• Training in Production Arts
• knowledge and training in BS7909, BS7671, LOLER, PUWER, EAWR, HASAWA, and other industry-specific health and safety legislation

Benefits:

Join our team of THRILLMAKERS at the UK’s Favourite theme Park THORPE PARK Resort and in return you will get:

• 20 FREE tickets to any Merlin attractions worldwide
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• Opportunities to develop and have a long term career in Merlin
• Free bus from Staines station to Thorpe Park for all employees
• 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more!

Pay Range: From GBP £13.87/Hr.