JOIN US - EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO CREATE MOMENTS OF WOW

Established for over 22 years, EPH Creative is one of the UK’s leading event & theming suppliers. We work with an ever-growing & impressive range of clients from well-known TV Shows, to Visitor Attractions, Corporate Clients, Weddings and Private Parties. We supply props and theming to over 2,000 events & bespoke projects each year. Our headquarters near Wetherby house an Aladdin’s cave of props, furniture and theming, and our State of the Art Scenic Production facility is one of the largest in the UK.

Working with us is a one-of-a-kind experience. We value our vibrant culture and carefully select individuals who share our passion and pride for making every event extraordinary. It’s an inspiring place to work where every day is different, with the opportunity to deliver something truly special.

Working as part of our in-house Production Team, we are now on the lookout for a skilled Joiner to join us on a permanent basis. You will complete a wide range of prop joinery tasks, working from design brief specifications for new and bespoke builds, alongside performing maintenance and repair work on our existing products & fittings. If you are looking for a role within a company that truly values innovation and creativity alongside genuinely caring about its people, this could be just the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

Complete a wide range of prop joinery tasks, working from design specifications
Maintain & repair existing stock that has become worn or damaged
Assess & monitor product quality standards in department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Support the wider needs of the company with occasional travel to client event installs & derigs
Update work & task systems accordingly
Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach by supporting yourself and others to meet tight targets & deadlines.

Skills & Experience:

Advanced bench joinery skills
Ideally 3 years + experience in a bench joinery role (however this may not be necessary for candidates who can demonstrate equivalent skills)
Advanced skills in fine joinery, precision, sanding, filling & wood staining
Confident & accurate working from technical drawings
Demonstrable experience and confidence working with power tools including chop and band saws, sanders & drills
Knowledge & experience of working within COSHH guidelines
Understands importance of health and safety; contributing to a safe working environment through demonstration of safe working behaviours at all times.
Artistic/creative qualification, welding and/or CNC machining experience would be an advantage
An exceptional attitude to learning, problem-solving, and collaborating with colleagues
Experience in working within prop or set building an advantage

Benefits:

22 days paid holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years)
An additional Paid days leave on your Birthday
Company Pension Scheme
Health cash plan & employee assistance programme
Kitchen facilities and break out area
Annual team events, including Family & Friends day, and Staff Party
Borrowing of props and décor for your own personal special occasions

If you want to be a part of making events extraordinary and this sounds like you – please apply directly on our website and include your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a copy of your joinery / carpentry portfolio.

If your application is progressed, the recruitment process will include:

A short getting to know you call with a member of our Careers team

A face-to face interview with our Production Manager

A short skills test

Salary: Dependent on experience

*Reasonable adjustments will be made where the candidate indicates that it would be helpful or necessary.*

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Set Builder, Prop Maker, Scenic Carpenter, Bench Joiner, Woodworker, Cabinet Maker, Exhibition Builder, Carpenter, Furniture Maker, Event Fabricator