Lead Carpenter

Job Title: Lead Carpenter

Location: York

Salary: Up to £14.75 p/h

Job type: Full time, Permanent. 7.30am-4.00pm, with regular overtime.

You may not have heard of Stage One, but we can guarantee you will have seen our work. From the set of the TV show The Voice, to the Mercury Music Prize stage and even the 2012 Olympic Cauldron we produce work that is seen all over the world. We are a creative construction and manufacturing company and are responsible for delivering some of the most iconic projects in recent times. We are a multi-disciplined manufacturing facility spread over 12,000Sqm of estate with four manufacturing and storage facilities, engineering, fabrication, woodwork, finishing and a specialist manufacturing facility. The Joinery Manufacturing capabilities at Stage One Crosses a broad spectrum: from simple scenic flats to all manner of specialist scenic construction. Staging, treads and rostra through to exhibitions, shop fitting, furniture and bespoke sculptures.

The Role:

Lead Carpenters work in the Wood Workshop and support the Department Supervisor by carrying out bench joinery tasks, leading teams and running projects through the workshop to a high standard as required. This role may also require travel to site to assist in the installation of a project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction of components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using the correct methods.
• Leading a team of Joiners and following day to day production plans in order to meet project deadlines.
• Liaise with the design and production team and give input into new ideas/designs.
• To take the lead role on a specific project and working with other Joiners, take it through the workshop from start to finish including a full test build and maybe installing on-site too.
• Be able to work with no/minimum supervision when required, using own initiative.
• Attend briefing meetings and be able to make suggestions for production.
• Record all builds as complete by ensuring that the internal database is checked off.
• Help to manage the quality control of finished items and ensure that these are checked and conform to the QMS.
• Clearly communicate with Department Supervisors, Production Staff & other departments all relevant information including job briefs, job progress and any problems and/or issues.
• To be flexible and assist other Departments / Supervisors when required.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety Regulations and promote a safe working environment by actively incorporating H&S into everyday activities.
• Actively pursue self-development to increase job knowledge and skills.
• Maintain Housekeeping standards by actively promoting and following 5S and Environmental procedures.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope of the post.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• A general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Maths and English), or an equivalent educational qualification, or relevant experience (Essential)
• Apprentice trained, or time served joinery experience (Essential)

Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of wood materials (Essential)
• Working knowledge of wood working machinery / equipment (Essential)

Skills, abilities and competencies:

• Demonstratable laminating skills (Essential)
• Very comfortable reading engineering drawings (Essential)
• Ability to lead a team, problem solve and deal with pressure (Essential)
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (Essential)
• Excellent finishing skills (Essential)
• Strong teamworking skills (Essential)
• FLT licence (Desired)
• H&S Training (Desired)

Experience:

• Experience within a workshop environment (Essential)
• Experience of shop fitting, exhibition, site, bench or bespoke joinery (Essential)
• Experience of leading a team / supervising (Essential)
• Experience of working with acrylic, Corian, laminates, veneers, hardwoods, GRP etc. (Essential)
• Experience of working to varying production deadlines & changing specifications (Essential)
• Experience of producing bespoke components & structures (Desirable)

Positive Attributes:

• Positive attitude to work (Essential)
• Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines (Essential)
• Drive, enthusiasm and commitment (Essential)
• Have a flexible approach to working hours, particularly during busy periods of the year (Essential)
• Willingness to undertake relevant training as appropriate (Essential)
• Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required (Essential)

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

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