Van Driver / Puppeteer (South)

Van Driver / Puppeteer (South)

Rentadinosaur Ltd Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Role: Performer
Contract: Temporary
London
South East
  • Full time
  • Under £10K

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Puppeteer and Performer who has experience with van driving. More details below.

Job Description

Puppeteer wanted for children's entertainment company, specialising in dinosaur puppets!

Presenter and puppeteering role for Dinosaur based puppets.

Some jobs will just require performance and puppeteering only, these roles have a day rate of £120.

If van driving is required, in addition to puppeteering, the day rate is £150-£170 (depending on the journey).

A minimum of 1 day a week during peak seasons, up to 3 or 4 days some weeks. Guaranteed expected working hours is 8 hours with regular breaks per day.

Job Requirements

Required to be able to perform, engaging young audiences (ages 0-11)

Required to drive Van to and from events (transporting puppets and more!)

Puppeteering experience is preferred as this is a puppet based role.

Ages 21+ only.

Based in the South of England but you may required to travel UK-Wide. Ideally close to our base in Orpington. (South London / Kent)

Job Responsibilities

Puppeteering, presenting and Van Driving.

Occasional work, but you may be booked for a few (or lots!) of events throughout the year, depending on our calendar and your availability. You may be required to share a room with the same sex.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Van Driver / Puppeteer (South)
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Performer
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    London
    South East

How to Apply

Please send us a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit and a portfolio / Spotlight if you have one. Please contact us for info we would like you to include in a self tape. Deadline time of application is 1pm on Monday 27th April. Please apply ASAP. You will be invited to an audition if successful, more details to follow.