A TV show shooting in Scotland is recruiting up to 18 trainees, across various departments. Trainees will learn from some of the finest technicians and creatives working in the film and television industry. The experience of training within a real filming environment will create a strong platform for trainees to embark on successful careers within the sector.
About
All trainees will attend an induction course at the start of their placement and undertake a series of training courses during their time on the show. Trainees also participate in a shadowing scheme where trainees will gain experience from other departments.
You will have a training plan and there will also be regular meetings with supervisors to support your development.
We ask trainees to make the most of every opportunity presented to them and expect them to be proactive in their own development and learning.
Trainees will be paid salaries between £605.00 and £756.25 per week (inclusive of holiday pay), depending on the role.
This Training Programme is supported by Screen Scotland and ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills fund.
Eligibility Criteria
The training programme supports diversity and encourages applications from across all sections of the community. No formal qualifications are required, however applicants must:
- Be normally resident in Scotland (the production base is Cumbernauld)
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Be over 18 years old
- Have a basic understanding of the film and television industry, preferably with relevant work experience
- Have no more than 6 months paid experience within the department they are applying to
- Preferably have a full clean driving licence (this is essential for some roles; please review the criteria for each role carefully)
Roles
Find out more details on the available roles:
- Accounts
- Art Department: Trainee
- Assistant Director
- Camera & Video
- Carpenter
- Costume
- Crowd Make-up
- Greens
- Lighting
- Locations
- Plasterer (closes 13 April)
- Production
- Props
- Scenic Painter (closes 13 April)
- Set Decoration Trainee
If you experience any problems with completing your application, please email: [email protected].
Key Dates
- Deadline for applications: 12:00 midnight on Monday 21 April 2025 (NB: see earlier dates for construction roles)
- Interviews: Weeks beginning Monday 12, 19 & 26 May 2025
- Placements commence: Various between 26 May – 16 June; please refer to individual roles for details
- Induction Training days: Thursday 12 & Friday 13 June 2025
The traineeship is for a fixed term (approximately 6 months, but exact dates vary depending on the role) and does not guarantee employment beyond the placement. The focus of the training programme is to prepare trainees to enter a freelance environment.
ScreenSkills
For more information about specific job roles in the screen industries visit the ScreenSkills website.