Set Builder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ride Shotgun is a bit different. Not only are we one of the fastest growing strategic brand, activation and production agencies in the UK but we think big, go big creatively and deliver big in production to deliver fully joined-up brand journeys for clients of all shapes and sizes.
We're looking for an experienced Set Builder to join our Leeds team.
- Prefabrication and construction of photographic and video sets to specified drawings to the agreed timings and budgets
- Purchase and collection of materials within agreed budgets
- Laying floors and tiling as designed
- Decorating of sets as required
- Suggesting and working with external suppliers (such as plumbers) to ensure we build sets to the clients needs
- Work with the production team to demolish sets at appropriate times
- Disposal of materials
- Working with the set design and styling team to collaborate on designs and suggest savvy build techniques for quicker smarter thinking
- Use of and maintain our set build equipment
- When needed helping with sample collections, and pick-ups, using the company vehicles to collect products, props, equipment
- Keeping on top of set build consumables
Skills
- Excellent carpentry and painting
- Team player, ambitious and motivated
- Good communicator
- Positive, up-beat, optimistic, passionate
What do we offer?
The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in Leeds, youβll work with some of the worldβs best brands and the regionβs best talent to produce award winning creative work.
In addition, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension contribution
- Westfield health cash plan
- Profit share scheme
- Discounts portal with access to thousands of retailers
- Tailored professional development plans
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- LEEDS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your notice period?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Set Builder roles across Ride Shotgun's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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