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Our client specialises in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients. Their range of services cover everything from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props.

Based near the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire, within easy reach of London, they currently have a vacancy to work within their production team. As Assistant Workshop Manager your main responsibility will be to support in all aspects of production build, general workshop responsibilities and on-site work as required. This is a hands-on role with tasks which could include: prop making, CAD drawing, carpentry, metalworking, head rigger, spray painting, scenic finishes, paint management, general production build, CAD interpretation, CNC & Laser cutter operation, vinyling, installation crewing, lead carpenter, sanding, filling & finishing.

The role includes development of practical skills including scenic, LX, sound and electronics and working in line with the Company sustainability policy, ensuring minimising wastage and organising off cuts of production material for use on subsequent jobs. Health & Safety compliance is essential as is quality control for all projects.

Skills and Experience needed from the Assistant Workshop Manager:

• Carpentry & construction to include set build and props, scenic and paint knowledge, spray painting, fibreglassing and sewing
• Good time keeping and communication skills, and be able to work with an adaptable, flexible and accommodating attitude
• Proactive with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive disposition and must be able to work well as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills along with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Driving licence

In return they are offering a salary of between £28k and £35k, plus BUPA and pension and lots of training and career progression opportunities. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is the UK arm of a multinational field marketing and retail services agency delivering high-end projects on behalf of premium and luxury global brands.

As part of their ambitious growth, they are seeking an additional Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the production process both in the workshop and with external suppliers. 

Role and responsibilities for the Production Manager include:

• Organising and managing complex programmes of works and install schedules
• Project accounting including budget control, producing quotes, responding to tenders and negotiating prices
• Site management and co-ordination of suppliers, freelancers, sub-contractors, event staff and colleagues
• Preparing H&S documentation
• Managing and mitigating risks including completion of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Reporting and maintaining statistical data / KPIs / project management tools / procedures / databases / documents / processes / templates / databases etc.

Skills and Experience needed from the Production Manager:

• The gravitas and interpersonal skills to manage on-site teams, suppliers and clients
• An ability to foresee potential issues and solve problems whilst maintaining client expectations
• Bespoke production experience - Windows, Pop ups, events and exhibitions
• Experience in on-site health and safety and risk assessments
• IT skills and an understanding of technical plans / drawings
• Good level of Maths and English

This is an on-site based role and in return salary will be in the range of £40k - £45k dependant on skillset. In addition they offer 22 days of holiday + bank holidays, a company pension and high street shop discounts. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

• Scenic and paint knowledge, carpentry and construction skills would be useful
• Good time keeping and communication skills, and be able to work with an adaptable, flexible and accommodating attitude
• Proactive with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive disposition and must be able to work well as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills along with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• IT competent, ideally able to use AutoCAD
• Knowledge of CNC and Laser cutting would be useful
• Driving licence

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920486125.

• Private healthcare
• Wellness programmes
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to us at recruit@careersindesign.com.