Unusual Projects undertake a wide range of bespoke, creative projects predominately in the museums, heritage, science centre and arts sector. The position requires a minimum of 3 years experience within a similar area and market. Our model makers need to be methodical, well organised with excellent attention to detail and expert knowledge of manufacturing materials and take responsibility for project delivery, promote health & safety, have high quality standards and liaise with designers and other contractors to ensure coordination of works.

In your role as Model Maker you will, in no particular order:

• Report to the Production Manager
• Work to the hours and programmes supplied by the Project Manager
• Meet with the design and technical team to contribute and understand fully the brief, client requirements and the designers intent
• Undertake site surveys as required
• Identify and report to the Project Manager areas of change throughout the project which may affect costs and programme
• The build of models including the manufacture and testing of prototypes/samples
• Be responsible for and ensure all models meet Unusual Projects high quality standards
• Supply information pertaining to O&M Manuals, valuations and client meetings/reports
• Provide assistance estimating new projects
• Coordinate with specialist suppliers
• Responsible for workshop Health & Safety
• Advise designers to reflect changes made during the off and on site construction phase for ‘as built’ records.
• Ensure all delivery notes are collated in the workshop
• Provide support in the organisation of machines, materials, equipment to meet production schedules
• Assist with the training of production personnel in all safety, quality and job skill requirements
• Ensure specification compliance
• Ensure the housekeeping standards are maintained and that waste is controlled and disposed of properly
• Participate in post project reviews

As a Model Maker with Unusual Projects you will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Represent Unusual projects at client and site meetings
• Ability to undertake site work both in the UK and Abroad
• Ability to read detailed drawings and plans
• Relevant qualifications pertaining to the role
• Respect confidentiality
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions using your own initiative
• Be efficient, detail and quality minded, hardworking, flexible and responsible with a positive working attitude
• Commercially minded throughout the exhibit development
• Be a team player – support all departments in a collaborative manner
• Ability to work to program and deadlines
• A full UK driving licence

Working Hours
0830 – 1730 Monday to Friday (40 pw)
Core Hours 0900 – 1600
Breaks 1030 & 1500 Paid (15 mins)
1230 Unpaid (30 mins)

Remuneration
Pay Scale – Production 1 – 10 (£25,000 – £45,000)
PDS £30 per day
Late night PDs over 12 hours +£10

Holiday
Year One – 22 Days
Start of Year Two – 25 Days
End of Year Three – 28 Days

Location
Unit G10, Elvington Industrial Estate
Elvington
York
YO41 4AR

To apply, please send a letter of application and current CV to hello@unusualprojects.uk