Touring Carpenter

The Touring Carpenter will work closely with the Heads of Departments, Stage Management, touring company, resident crew, and visiting crew, in establishing and executing the needs of the production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required
• To lead on the upkeep of all scenic items through cleaning and daily checks, to ensure scenery is fitted and in working order for each performance, in keeping with the design for the production.
• To assist the technical Heads of Department in equipment cleaning and daily checks, to ensure equipment is in fitted and in working order for each performance.
• Responsibility for loading and unloading the wagons as required.
• To ensure that work materials and technical equipment are kept in a tidy and secured manner, including creating and maintaining all inspection, maintenance and all other required documentation for the safe and continued show operation
• To report any faults to the relevant Head of Department or Production Manager and assist in resolving any issues as required.
• To learn and maintain a strong practical understanding of all technical stage plots, and to run technical plots during performances as required, to ensure the smooth-running of the show.
• To instruct venue crew where necessary
• Ensuring all areas and equipment adhere to health and safety regulations
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all departments, such as with the Sound department, Lighting department, and Stage Management team, as well as the Performing Company, Wardrobe, and Music departments, to ensure the smooth-running of the show
• Managing petty cash for your department and the timely placing of any orders for goods and equipment as approved by the General Manager
• To support and assist other departments where required as an active member of the touring team
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the production