WORKSHOP ASSISTANT

FULL TIME 

ROLE

Lucid are looking for a bright and dedicated Workshop Assistant to assist our skilled in-house fabrication team with lots of scope to learn about stage, show & art installation design, fabrication & production and the opportunity to develop either as a fabricator or within the event production industry. 

You will be working as part of a small dynamic team of designers, welders, fabricators, LED & video techs to create spectacular stages and art installations that appear across the UK and internationally within an award-winning creative studio.

The candidate will be a great communicator with a positive outlook who enjoys supporting a team and the ability to respond well to instruction whilst also showing good problem solving skills and independent thought. Hands-on experience in a workshop or similar environment is advantageous but as this is a junior role it is not a pre-requisite. 

Salary: £12.50 an hour
Location: Based at Lucid’s workshop near Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8QG
Hours: Our standard workshop hours are Mon – Fri 0800 – 1800
Start date: ASAP

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the lead fabricators as directed
• Undertaking cutting, drilling, grinding, sanding, soldering, LED prep
• Assisting with keeping a tidy workshop
• Assisting with unloading deliveries and loading of trucks
• Prepare components for fabricators
• Adhoc duties in the workshop, sweeping, passing tools, supporting fabricators
• Driving & running errands
• Odd jobs to support a thriving, busy and varied workshop

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Own transport essential as our workshop is based on a farm and is 10 minutes drive from the nearest train station.
• The applicant should be adaptable, flexible and have the ability to work under their own initiative but also liaise with other team members.
• You will be in the workshop alongside other studio members
• Detail-oriented and the ability to produce high quality work consistently
• Full UK driving licence

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Hands on experience in a workshop or similar environment
• Understanding of fabrication with metals, wood, plastics and variety of finishes
• FLT licence
• H&S Training

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Positive attitude to work
• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, particularly during busy periods of the year
• Have a creative outlook and approach to work
• Interest in live events & the arts
• Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required
• Willingness to adopt new ways of working and to make improvements
  
• Must be practically minded to find solutions to problems

To apply please get in touch info@lucidcreates.co.uk with the subject line - 'Workshop Assisant Application'

You must include a CV & covering letter (please include a portfolio if applicable) 

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