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Stagehand

Stage labour supporting construction, moves and strikes on UK film/TV stages and locations under Construction Manager / art drawings.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Move and strike scenic
• Support carpenters as directed
• Housekeeping and H&S

Reports to

Chargehand / Construction Manager

Works with

Construction crew, Locations on moves, Transport

Career path

Stagehand → specialised craft

Day to day

Move flats/platforms; assist trades; keep site tidy; safe manual handling. Follow your call sheet, protect H&S, and hand over kit/notes at wrap.

Call times

Workshop/stage builds often early day shifts; night builds around shooting stages happen. Standby construction matches unit when covering; strike days run long.

What to wear

PPE: boots, hard hat, hi-vis as required; gloves; eye/ear protection; outdoor layers for yards. Follow Construction Manager site rules.

Tools & kit

Trade tools as carpenter/painter/plasterer grade; PPE always; site tool stores as managed by CM.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• PDF drawings / Bluebeam
• Excel labour & materials schedules
• Call sheets when on standby
• ChatGPT for cut-list drafts (Chargehand/CM verify)

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Carpenter, Construction Manager

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