Scenic Construction Technician Apprentice

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Deadline: 02/12/25

Royal Ballet and Opera are recruiting a scenic construction apprentice. You will work in many different areas of the Royal Ballet and Opera Production Department (across both locations), including the Design and Draughting Studio, Scenic Construction draughting office, the Carpentry and Metalwork Workshops in Purfleet, Essex and the Royal Opera House Build area; giving you a broad education in all areas of traditional scenic construction as well as the latest tools and technology.

With a bias towards scenic construction draughting, you will:

• Learn how to read, interpret and produce technical and construction drawings, using CAD
  for example, to ensure accurate fabrication of the Designer’s vision by the metalwork or
  carpentry teams.
• Work closely with experienced metalworkers to create custom metal pieces for scenic
  design projects. You will learn various metalworking techniques that underpin a draughter’s
  understanding of construction; including welding, cutting, forming, and finishing to assist
  with the fabrication of metal components for scenic elements, including set pieces, props,
  and structures.
• Learn to work in wood; to measure, cut, drill and fix wood and other construction
  components, using a range of fixing methods to safely create scenic structures and
  frameworks.
• Assist in the assembly and installation of scenic elements at various locations.
• Undertake repairs and maintenance of sets, sympathetic to the designer’s brief, for revival
  productions to return them to the original design ensuring visual and structural integrity.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Keep up to date with any new and improved ways of working and new theatre technology.

Working hours will be 42.5 hours per week, usually 8am – 4:30pm.