Scenic Paint Sprayer / Prepper

Location: Croydon, South London, CR0 4RR
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 per year, depending on experience and hours, plus overtime and bonuses

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime available
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: Immediate

Are you an experienced Scenic Paint Sprayer / Prepper looking to use your skills on exciting projects for television, film, theatre and live events?

Join one of the UK’s leading creative construction companies and put the finishing touches to distinctive sets, props and staging seen by audiences around the world.

About Scena

With more than 40 years in the industry, Scena Pro Ltd develops and builds sets for theatre, television, film, museums, conferences, exhibitions and live events worldwide.

Based at our Croydon workshop, our talented team brings ambitious creative concepts to life. No two weeks are the same, and every project provides an opportunity to create something memorable.

The Role

As our Scenic Paint Sprayer / Prepper, you will prepare, spray and finish sets, props and staging to an exceptional standard. Your work must look impressive under camera and stage lighting, making accuracy and attention to detail essential.

Working alongside our skilled makers, carpenters and designers, you will help transform creative ideas into finished scenic pieces.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and spraying sets, props and staging for television, film and live events
• Filling, sanding, priming and preparing a variety of surfaces
• Setting up and adjusting spray guns for different materials and finishes
• Matching colours and finishes to samples, drawings and client specifications
• Applying coatings to timber, MDF, metal and composite materials
• Producing consistently high-quality finishes that perform under camera and stage lighting
• Working efficiently to meet demanding production deadlines

• Keeping the spray booth, guns and associated equipment clean, serviced and safe
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures and spray-booth working practices

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Paint Sprayer, Spray Painter, Scenic Sprayer, Spray Finisher or Paint Prepper
• Strong surface preparation, spraying and finishing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Confidence setting up and adjusting spray guns
• A sound understanding of coatings and safe spray-booth practices
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, hands-on workshop
• A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach
• The ability to commute daily to our Croydon workshop

Experience in any of the following would be useful, although it is not essential:

• Scenic construction, theatre, television, film, exhibitions or display production
• Two-pack and water-based paint systems
• Hand-painted or specialist decorative finishes
• Spraying timber, MDF, metal and composite materials
• Working as a Scenic Painter or Scenic Artist
• A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary of £38,000-£45,000, depending on experience and hours
• Overtime and bonus opportunities
• Monday-to-Friday working hours
• A strong pipeline of exciting and creative projects
• Potential opportunities for international travel
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and make your mark within the industry
• Immediate start available

If you are an experienced sprayer or prepper who enjoys varied, creative work, we would love to hear from you.

“Apply today with your CV. Candidates selected for the next stage may be asked to provide photographs, a portfolio or examples of relevant work they have completed or led.”

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

To speak to the team directly, call 020 7703 4444 between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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