The Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House entrance on Bow Street © ROH 2012 The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people’s lives through opera and ballet.
- Open roles
- 10
- New role every
- ~2.6 days
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- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
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Scenic Metalworker, Production Workshop
at The Royal Opera House
Royal Ballet and Opera is home to some of the world's most ambitious and imaginative stage productions. Our Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop in Purfleet is where many of these creations begin -- a state-of-the-art facility where technical excellence meets outstanding craftsmanship. We are now seeking a skilled Scenic Metalworker to join our Scenic Construction team. This is a hands‑on role working within a collaborative workshop environment, producing high‑quality metalwork for sets and stage elements for productions across The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera. This role will suit a candidate who can demonstrate strong creative crafting skills within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have: A recognised metalwork/welding qualification. Knowledge and experience of metalwork manufacture using traditional and modern techniques. Experience of constructing large scale sets for theatre venues or companies an advantage. Knowledge of Mig/Tig/Arc. An ability to work from scale drawings, models, plans, sketches, and verbal references. Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy and best practice.