MUA/SFX - Production Assistant

Are you a Media Make up artist specialising in special effect, looking to put your creative skills to work in a specialist medical manufacturing environment Do you have a recognised qualification in theatrical hair and makeup, with an interest or experience in SFX, prosthetics or creative effects? Do you have a BA (Hons) Fine Arts or Make-up Artistry & Special Make-up Effects or Media Make-up, or Entertainment Design Crafts or similar — and you’re hungry to learn, grow, and take your career to the next level Would you like to apply your creative and practical skills in a completely different industry, helping to manufacture realistic products used to train emergency responders and medical professionals around the world? We are recruiting a MUA/SFX Workshop Production Assistant to join a world-renowned organisation specialising in medical devices and advanced medical simulation products. This is an opportunity to bring your creative skills into a specialist manufacturing environment, working as part of a team producing high-quality products that support medical training internationally.

The role

Working within the production workshop, you will provide hands-on support across the manufacturing process, helping to ensure that production activities run reliably and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the manufacture and finishing of a wide range of medical simulation products.
• Applying relevant creative techniques and practical skills associated with theatrical hair and makeup, SFX and special effects.
• Working with materials, including silicones, to achieve accurate and consistent finishes.
• Following established manufacturing processes, production procedures and quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
• Supporting general workshop and warehouse operations.
• Working to production schedules and ensuring tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient workshop operations. What skills and experience are we looking for? We are particularly interested in candidates with a recognised qualification in theatrical hair and makeup. Relevant experience and backgrounds may include:
• Special Effects (SFX) Make-up.
• Media Make-up and Special Make-up Effects.
• Theatrical Hair and Makeup.
• Prosthetics and Prosthetic Make-up.
• Creative Effects and Model Making. In addition, you will ideally have:
• Experience working with silicones (preferred but not essential).
• An interest in or knowledge of human anatomy (preferred but not essential).
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to follow established processes.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage different tasks.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team.
• A First Aid qualification would be desirable but is not essential. The type of person we are looking for You will be enthusiastic, reliable and committed, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. You should enjoy practical, hands-on work, be comfortable working in a production and warehouse environment and understand the importance of accuracy, teamwork and meeting deadlines. The ability to bring new ideas, learn new techniques and contribute positively to the wider team will be important. Previous experience in medical manufacturing is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• private medical insurance,
• Life assurance equivalent to three times basic salary.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• 24 days' paid holiday