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Fixed-Term Contracts (1 year) 1x Carpentry Workshop Assistant 1x Metalwork Workshop...
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Fixed-Term Contracts (1 year)
1x Carpentry Workshop Assistant
1x Metalwork Workshop Assistant
Starting salary: £29,652.00 per annum
Based in Purfleet, Essex
The sets and scenery for the Royal Opera House are built by teams of highly-skilled scenic carpenters, draughtsman, and metalworkers in the Production Workshop at The Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop, our purpose built state-of-the-art 3750 sq metre building in Purfleet, Essex.
We are currently looking for Workshop Assistants to assist with duties for our Carpentry and Metalwork workshops.
You will ideally have:
- Experience of labouring skills in a workshop or construction environment is desirable
- Basic knowledge of workshop machinery and able to undertake basic maintenance tasks
- A full clean driving license and ability to drive the ROH van is essential
- Previous forklift driving desirable (though training will be given)
- Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy, safe working and best practice
- Experience involving the movement of large scenic items an advantage
The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
A full job description is available below. To apply, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on `Apply Now`. For queries please contact the HR Department at hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application.
For more information on our production workshop and work in Thurrock -https://www.roh.org.uk/about/thurrock
Closing date for applications: 8am, Tuesday 11th April 2023
Interviews will be held in person at the workshop in Purfleet, Essex.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
