Coronation Street Blog: Coronation Street job vacancy: Props Dressers

Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Coronation Street job vacancy: Props Dressers

This just in from ITV Jobs.

Coronation Street is even bigger and better than ever and we are looking for Props Dressers to join our busy Design team.

What the role entails…

We are looking for Props Dressers to undertake the dressing and striking of our sets both in studio and on location. Our Props Dressers are responsible for ensuring that all operations are conducted in a safe and appropriate manner.

Some Key Responsibilities:

Setting and striking of scenery throughout the filming process - both in studio and location environments - in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safety procedures and Health and Safety Legislation. This will be on a regular basis.

Set Dressing - including Pre-dressing & striking of sets and locations in conjunction with the Production Designer, Supervising Art Director and Art Directors.

Creative and practical input into dressing sets and locations

Working across a range of tasks within the department and working both on camera and off camera depending on production requirements.

Driving duties as appropriate, to include maintaining and checking company vehicles in accordance with Drivers Rules and Working Time regulations and procedures each time a vehicle is used.

Completion of necessary documentation and on time, where deadlines apply.

To have the ability to also work within an Action Props role and attend to the production needs when required.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

A wide range of experience working within TV Drama/film/theatre Design environments.

A full, clean driving license.

Food Hygiene qualification and Health and Safety qualification (IOSH or similar) is desirable.

Great communication, teamwork and leadership skills - able to effectively communicate with a range of different people.

IT skills and the ability to embrace new technology.

The ability and skill to make specialised props when needed.

Proactivity and problem solving Skills.

Due to the nature of the role absolute confidentiality is required. These roles require a very flexible approach to work and working hours as you will be required to work on a roster basis. You will also be expected to move and dismantle heavy scenery on a regular basis.

Closing Date: Friday 13th March

Glenda Young

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