Stand Builder (Exhibitions)

Vero HR; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £32,000

OTE £40k with overtime

Evening/weekend overtime pay

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Unknown pursues a role in Washingley, Peterborough, seeking an Exhibition Stand Builder to craft customized stands and assemble them to client specifications using carpentry and joinery skills.

You will travel across the UK and abroad for installation and breakdown, often staying overnight. A team-oriented, detail-focused approach with the ability to work independently is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter or Exhibition Stand Builder.
• Experience in the exhibition or events industry is desirable.
• Full UK driving license (21+ for insurance).
• Strong attention to detail and good organisation.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Physically fit and able to use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble custom exhibition stands per client specs using carpentry/joinery.
• Travel to venues across the UK and internationally for installation and breakdown; overnight stays required.
• Collaborate with a team and external contractors to ensure high-quality execution.
• Maintain craftsmanship, safety, and overall quality.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Power tools

Overtime willingness

Tools

Power tools

Job description

We are the internal recruitment partner for a well-established business creating bespoke exhibition stands for events across the UK and abroad. With a strong reputation and exciting projects lined up, they're expanding their team and looking for a dedicated Exhibition Stand Builder to join the team in Washingley, Peterborough.

Responsibilities

• Building and assembling custom exhibition stands to client specifications using a mix of carpentry and joinery skills
• Travelling to venues across the UK and internationally for installation and breakdown - overnight stays required
• Collaborating with a team of professionals and external contractors to ensure high-quality execution
• Upholding top standards in craftsmanship, safety, and overall quality

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter or Exhibition Stand Builder is essential
• Experience in the exhibition or events industry is highly desirable
• Full UK driving license (must be aged 21+ for insurance purposes)
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisation
• A team player who can also thrive independently
• Physically fit and confident using power tools
• Able to work regular overtime outside of working hours and stay away as per business needs, including internationally

Benefits

• A basic salary of up to £32,000 dependent on experience (OTE £40k including overtime)
• Monday to Friday hours, 08:00-16:30 (flexibility required)
• Regular paid overtime at time and a half
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays - increasing with service
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking