Welder / Fabricator

Do you have high level multi-process welding skills? Can you read and interpret complex CAD drawings? Do you understand material properties?

We are looking for a skilled fabricator / welder to join the team at our Scenic Workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is where sets and props for our shows take shape. In this role you will be central to delivering innovative, high-quality and sustainable stage scenery that will be used in productions across RSC stages.

Being part of a theatre company, this role offers a huge range of creative fabrication work to support designers' requirements for shows in our artistic programme.  You will be producing work of a high standard from detailed drawings ensuring that deadlines and requirements are met.

Reporting to the Head of Scenic Construction key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Reviewing technical drawings and completing tasks
• Measuring, cutting and assembling set pieces using industrial machinery
• Carrying out regular tool safety checks
• Loading in scenic components to venues and securing them on stage.
• Supporting team members with development and upskilling.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• MIG, TIG and ARC welding skills and techniques
• Experience in creating curved architectural scenery
• Good material knowledge of mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel and brass.
• The ability to read and interpret complex CAD drawings, technical blueprints and scale models.
• An understanding of workshop health and safety, including safe and sustainable working practices.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Scenic Workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working 44 hours per week, with occasional weekend and evening work will be required. During production weeks hours become flexible and often include evenings and weekends.  

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

The interviews will be a two-stage process, in person at the workshops in late March, early April.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. 

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.