Stand Builder (Exhibitions)

Vero HR Ltd; Washingley; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £32,000

Regular paid overtime

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A recruitment partner for a well-established business in the UK is seeking an experienced Exhibition Stand Builder in Washingley, Peterborough. The role involves building custom exhibition stands and traveling to various venues for installations. Candidates should have experience in carpentry or stand building, a valid driving license, and be physically fit. The job offers a salary up to £32,000, with attractive benefits including paid overtime and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 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 25+ for insurance purposes).
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisation.
• Physically fit and confident using power tools.

Responsibilities

• Building and assembling custom exhibition stands to client specifications.
• Travelling to venues across the UK and internationally for installation and breakdown.
• Collaborating with a team of professionals and external contractors.
• Upholding top standards in craftsmanship and safety.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Joinery skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

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

Qualifications

• 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 25+ 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