Exhibition Fabrication & Installation Technician

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

South West Heritage Trust is seeking a skilled Exhibition Technician to support the creation, installation and maintenance of exhibitions and displays across our museum sites in Somerset. The role requires hands-on making skills, a good eye for design and the ability to work to tight deadlines as part of a design and curatorial team.

You will construct and install exhibition elements, assist with transport and maintenance of displays, and contribute to graphic production and material sourcing

Qualifications

• Hands-on making skills for constructing and installing exhibitions.
• Strong eye for design and attention to detail in display elements.
• Experience with woodworking and use of workshop machinery.
• Good communication and collaboration with curatorial and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, construction and installation of exhibitions and displays.
• Work collaboratively on exhibition planning and delivery.
• Assist with transport, installation and maintenance of collections and displays across sites.
• Support graphic production and finishing for exhibitions and wider heritage projects.
• Source materials and provide technical advice on design and production.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop environment in line with Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Hands-on making

Woodworking

Design eye

Workshop machinery

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

South West Heritage Trust is seeking a skilled Exhibition Technician to support the creation, installation and maintenance of exhibitions and displays across our museum sites in Somerset. The role requires hands-on making skills, a good eye for design and the ability to work to tight deadlines as part of a design and curatorial team.

You will construct and install exhibition elements, assist with transport and maintenance of displays, and contribute to graphic production and material sourcing