Carpenter

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more.

Your New Role... As a Carpenter at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, you’ll bring spaces to life; maintaining, modifying, repairing, renovating and installing interior and exterior carpentry that keeps our world-class site running smoothly. No two days look the same, and your work will stretch far beyond traditional joinery, giving you the chance to showcase your versatility across a wide range of maintenance tasks.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks promptly.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance, such as correct PPE being worn, as per the H&S at Work Act 1974 and WBSL H&S Policy.
• Ensure that the site's assets and ironmongery are maintained to ensure continuous operation and legal compliance with local and national regulations.
• React to all emergencies with a view to implementing a permanent fix or a temporary safe fix to reduce downtime, working through an escalation process for a quick resolution.
• Undertake general maintenance tasks as well as survey inspected assets, which may include areas at height.
• Cooperate and assist the Lead carpenter in his remit to deliver ‘business expectations‘ and ensure UK Legislation is adhered to at all times.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date asset list and ironmongery data sheets.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Use and maintenance of hand tools and job-specific equipment.
• Use and maintenance of site plant equipment such as MEWPS.
• Full working knowledge and adherence to H&S standards (training provided).
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Have a good understanding of the maintenance requirements as well as be able to use all special equipment needed/used on site.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable...

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry.
• Carpentry Apprenticeship.
• Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry (450) and the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Architectural Joinery.
• Trained to use trailers and forklifts.

Working Pattern: You will be required to work a 40-hour week on a rota shift pattern. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends in line with the operating hours of the studio and the studio tour. There will be a requirement to respond to emergencies in and out of normal working hours. You will be required to work some bank holidays.

#SOOnsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work.

Championing Inclusion at WBD: Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.