Assistant Scenic Painter

The Scenic Painter will assist the Head of Scenic Art in producing scenic items to a high standard, and contribute to the safe and efficient running of the Paintshop.

As Scenic Painter you will take a hands‑on role in painting and texturing scenic elements, working to production and installation deadlines and occasionally supporting long or irregular hours when required. The role involves maintaining a safe, organised Paintshop, and supporting sustainability by developing and using environmentally conscious methods. You’ll also collaborate across departments assisting Construction or Props when needed, creating paint samples, sourcing materials, and working alongside freelance, student and apprentice colleagues—taking the lead where appropriate.

The successful candidate will bring experience of working in a busy scenic environment, the ability to produce high‑quality work, follow direction, work confidently from scale models and technical drawings, and apply solid knowledge of scenic tools, materials and techniques. They must demonstrate reliability under tight deadlines and show flexibility, adaptability and diligence. It’s a bonus if you’ve worked closely with designers, managed stock, collaborated across departments, or hold COSHH, Manual Handling or access‑equipment training, including experience of working at height.

This is a fixed term contract of 32 hours per week ending December 2026\.

Application Deadline: Midday Monday 1st June

*If this could be you, we’d love to hear from you.*

For further details about the role, The Rep visit our website https://www.birmingham\-rep.co.uk/about\-us/jobs\-vacancies/.

Please apply direct via the application portal on the Rep website. We do not accept applications direct from Indeed.

Working with us you would be able to access the following benefits

• Employer contribution pension scheme


• Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays rising with service pro rata


• A day off for your birthday


• Free\-to\-use employee assistance service and 24/7 GP Service


• Staff ticket discount (when available)


• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)


• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q\-Parks


• £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks


• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans


• We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

It’s important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf \& disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be.

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: £26,058\.24 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Sick pay

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