Sign Maker

Kairos Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Permanent, full-time position

Regular daytime hours

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Sign Maker in Derby for a hands-on workshop role with potential installation support. You will contribute to the design, manufacture and finishing of bespoke signage, ensuring high quality and precise execution in a busy team environment.

The ideal candidate brings minimum 5 years' sign making experience, a strong eye for detail and pride in workmanship. Competitive salary and stable, full-time permanent role with day hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within sign making and a strong understanding of signage manufacturing processes.
• Experience with vinyl application and LED/illuminated signage.
• Comfort with a range of signage materials and substrates and with workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling a wide range of bespoke signage.
• Vinyl application and finishing.
• Building up tray signs.
• Working with materials and substrates for illuminated signage.
• Using power tools and workshop equipment.
• Operating acrylic laser machinery and vertical panel saw.
• Following manufacturing specifications and maintaining a high standard of finish.
• Supporting installation teams when required.

Skills

Sign making

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Sign manufacturing processes

Vinyl application

LED signage

Tray sign construction

Tools

Acrylic laser machinery

Vertical panel saw

Workshop machinery

Power tools

Job description

Experienced Sign Maker

Location: Derby

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm / Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and well-respected signage business in Derby with over 30 years of experience in the design, manufacture and installation of quality signage.

Due to continued demand, they are looking to add an Experienced Sign Maker to their busy and friendly workshop team.

This is a hands‑on workshop‑based position suited to an experienced Sign Maker who takes pride in their work, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a team.

There may also be occasions where you will have the opportunity to go out on installation projects as a helping hand, so some installation experience would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling a wide range of bespoke signage
• Vinyl application and finishing
• Building up tray signs
• Working with a variety of materials and substrates
• Working with LEDs and illuminated signage
• Using power tools and workshop equipment
• Operating workshop machinery, including acrylic laser machinery and vertical panel saw
• Following manufacturing specifications and maintaining a high standard of finish
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and to the required quality
• Supporting installation teams on occasion when required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the workshop and installation teams

About You

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within sign making and a strong understanding of signage manufacturing processes.

You should have experience with:

• Vinyl application
• Power tools
• LED and illuminated signage
• Tray sign construction
• A range of signage materials and substrates
• Workshop machinery
• Sign manufacturing methods

Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes pride in your work, has excellent attention to detail and works well as part of a busy team.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 salary
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Established business with over 30 years' industry experience
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied signage manufacturing work
• Occasional opportunity to support installation projects

If you're an experienced Sign Maker looking for a new opportunity with an established signage business in Derby, we'd be keen to hear from you.