Scenic Workshop Assistant

Scenic Workshop Assistant

Wiltshire Creative Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
South West
  • Full time
  • £25k-£30k

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are recruiting a passionate and flexible scenery construction professional to join our fantastic in-house Workshop Team.

Job Description

The Scenic Workshop Assistant supports the Workshop team in realising and building set designs for all Wiltshire Creative productions. We are proud to be one of the few theatres across the UK with an onsite scenic workshop, producing sets that are consistently high standard and are a key component of our joyful and enriching theatre productions. The Workshop is based in Salisbury Playhouse but we work across two venues, occasionally creating work in other venues across Salisbury.

Job Requirements

A working knowledge of scenery construction.
Practical experience and knowledge of safely working with workshop tools and machinery.
Experience of working with a variety of materials and techniques.
Experience working as part of a team.
Ability to work anti-social hours (evenings and weekends).
Professional approach to work, maintaining high standards and
exercising quality control.
Reasonable standard of physical fitness (this job involves manual
handling and occasional long days).
A knowledge of Health and Safety in a workshop and onstage
environment.
Computer literate and knowledge of CAD drawing.
Experience of prop making.

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack on our website for the full job description.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Scenic Workshop Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Scenic Workshop Assistant

Job: Scenic Workshop Assistant

Organisation: Wiltshire Creative

Postcode: SP1 3LT

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our website.