Scenic Carpenter & Fabricator — Bespoke Builds Job Windsor area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Windsor
Type: Full-time, on-site
Reports to: Production Director

About NJM
NJM is a specialist creative production company, bringing ambitious brand ideas to life through high-quality physical build.

From retail windows and immersive brand experiences to exhibitions, bespoke displays and installations, we create physical environments for some of the world’s most recognisable brands.

Our in-house team brings together craftsmanship and technical capability across carpentry, metalwork, 3D CAD design, CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, prop making and scenic finishing, supported by a trusted network of specialist partners across fabrication, AV and print.

As a family-run business, we’re proud of our close-knit culture, high standards and practical, can-do approach. We’re problem solvers, makers and delivery specialists who enjoy making complex creative ideas work in the real world.

The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Scenic Carpenter / Fabricator to join our in-house workshop team in Windsor.

This is a hands-on build role, focused on creating bespoke physical environments for retail, experiential, exhibition and branded projects.

Working from technical drawings and production specifications, you’ll help turn creative concepts into high-quality builds through skilled fabrication, practical problem-solving and careful craftsmanship.
The role would suit someone who enjoys varied project work, is comfortable in a fast-moving workshop environment and takes real pride in the quality of their finish.

Key Responsibilities

Scenic Build and Fabrication
You’ll manufacture bespoke scenic builds from technical drawings and production specifications, including:

Retail displays
Exhibition builds
Experiential installations
Scenic environments
Props and branded feature elements
Bespoke structures and display pieces

You’ll be expected to work confidently across structural build work and detailed finish work, maintaining accuracy, consistency and high standards across every project.

Workshop Production
You’ll work closely with the production, technical and workshop teams to keep projects moving through the workshop smoothly.
This will include:

Reading and interpreting technical drawings
Preparing materials, components and assemblies
Supporting efficient workshop workflows
Working to agreed production timelines
Maintaining quality without slowing delivery

Creative Problem-Solving
A big part of the role is helping work out how ambitious ideas can be built well.
You’ll support mock-ups, prototypes and concept builds, working with CAD and technical teams to solve practical production challenges. You’ll also be encouraged to suggest better build methods, alternative construction approaches or fabrication efficiencies where useful.

Mixed-Material Fabrication
You’ll work with a wide range of materials, including:

Timber
MDF, plywood and sheet materials
Acrylics
Laminates
Scenic finishing materials
Mixed-material components

Experience with different finishes, textures and construction approaches will be valuable.

Workshop Standards and Safe Working
You’ll help maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment.
This includes safe use of tools, machinery and fabrication equipment, along with general workshop organisation, stock handling and material management.

Installation Support
You may also support overnight installations, fit-outs and live project delivery where required.
This could include assembly, finishing, troubleshooting and final execution on site, representing the business professionally during live delivery.

Skills and Experience

Essential
We’re looking for someone with:

Strong hands-on experience in scenic carpentry, fabrication or bespoke workshop production
Experience in one or more relevant sectors, such as scenic construction, exhibitions, retail fabrication, theatre, experiential production, window production, set build or branded environments
Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Excellent practical fabrication and construction skills
Experience working with mixed materials and bespoke builds
High attention to detail and finish quality
A practical, problem-solving approach
The ability to work calmly…