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Job title:
Aberdare Casuals

Casual Engagements
Opportunities based in Aberdare, Wales
£12.85 per hour

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

Our storage facility in Aberdare, Wales is 14,000m2 and was built in 1995 with the purpose of storing our custom-made pallet system for Royal Ballet and Opera costumes and scenery.

The team working onsite manage the complex needs and statistical logging data for the busy requirements of the organisation in the UK and worldwide. We are now looking for casuals based in the local area who are committed to Health and Safety practices, can take direction well and who can help with a range of tasks such as:

  • Unloading and reloading of scenery, props, costumes and any equipment to and from the stores
  • Assembling and dismantling temporary scenic structures (sets)
  • Safe mechanical handling of scenery, and safe use of lifting equipment including block and tackle (manual and mechanical)
  • Preparing scenery and costume for export and travel needs


A role description and further details are attached below.


If you would like to find out more and express your interest, please contact the Aberdare Team on aberdare@roh.org.uk


Expressions of interest will be assessed on a rolling basis.


Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK




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