Exhibition Fitter

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Services is recruiting an experienced Exhibition Fitter for a permanent, on-site role in Lodge Farm, Northampton. You will join a specialist team delivering bespoke exhibition stands for clients across sectors, requiring practical carpentry and fitting skills.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with flexibility for early starts, late finishes, overnight stays and occasional weekend work. UK driving licence is essential and the position offers varied projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in exhibition, display or events industry.
• UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install bespoke exhibition stands to a high standard.
• Read and work accurately from technical and construction drawings.
• Carry out workshop preparation, assembly and bench work ahead of installations.
• Attend customer sites across the UK to install and dismantle exhibition stands.
• Load and unload exhibition equipment, materials and components.
• Assist with safe transportation and handling of equipment.
• Support dismantling and breakdown after events.

Skills

Exhibition fitting

Carpentry

Construction

Fitting

Hand tools

Power tools

Driving license

Job description

Impact Recruitment are working with a client to recruit an experienced Exhibition Fitter to join their team on a permanent basis. You'll be joining a well-established exhibition and display specialist, delivering high-quality bespoke exhibition stands and installations for clients across a variety of sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical, hands‑on background in carpentry, construction, fitting or a similar trade to join a creative and growing business where every project is different.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Flexibility is required for early starts, late finishes, overnight stays and occasional weekend work.

Location: Lodge Farm, Northampton

Salary: £14.00-£17.00 per hour depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and install bespoke exhibition stands to a high standard.
• Read and work accurately from technical and construction drawings.
• Carry out workshop preparation, assembly and bench work ahead of installations.
• Attend customer sites and exhibition venues across the UK to install and dismantle exhibition stands.
• Load and unload exhibition equipment, materials and components.
• Assist with the safe transportation and handling of exhibition equipment.
• Support the dismantling and breakdown of exhibition stands following events.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within the exhibition, display or events industry.
• Backgrounds in carpentry, construction, labouring, kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting, painting and decorating or similar trades will be also be considered.
• MUST have a UK Driving License
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Willingness to work long hours when required to support exhibition installation schedules.
• Flexible approach to early starts, late finishes, overnight stays and occasional weekend work.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.