Display Hire & Exhibition Stand Job
- Andy Phillips

- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Job title: Installer — Display Hire & Exhibition Stands
Location: Workshop — Skelmersdale
Salary: Starting at £32,000 pa (dependent on experience)
Type: Full-time. Travel to show / client sites required.
Reports to: Factory Manager
Apply by emailing us your CV - Info@grafitdisplayhire.com
Purpose
Install, assemble and dismantle exhibition stands, display systems and event graphics.
Deliver high-quality finishing onsite, install tension fabrics and large graphics, and ensure work is safe, on time and to client standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacture Assemble/dismantle of exhibition stands, modular systems, frames and tension-fabric displays.
Carry out joinery tasks: measuring, cutting, drilling, fitting timber/metalwork and neat finishing.
Read and work from technical/shop drawings; mark out and verify dimensions on site.
Transport materials/equipment, load/unload vans, and maintain secure storage.
Perform on-site problem-solving and small repairs to stands/fixtures.
Maintain tools, PPE and company vehicle to company standards.
Ensure H&S compliance: risk assessments, safe working at height, site rules.
Liaise with project managers, clients and other contractors to deliver a professional service.
Work flexibly for early starts, late finishes and occasional weekend/overnight event work.
Occasionally act as the primary point of contact during project delivery, providing a professional and confident face for the company during on-site client handovers
Person Specification — Essential
Proven hands-on experience in exhibition stand building, event installation or carpentry/joinery.
Strong joinery skills and comfort using hand and power tools (saws, drills, sanders, etc.).
Experience fitting tension fabrics and large graphics is highly desirable.
Ability to read drawings and follow technical instructions accurately.
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to event sites.
Physically fit and comfortable with lifting, ladder use and working at heights.
Excellent attention to detail and pride in finish.
Good communicator, punctual and reliable.
Desirable
Carpentry/joinery apprenticeship or formal qualification.
PASMA/IPAF or Working at Height training.
CSCS or similar site card.
First aid/manual handling certificates.
Experience driving company vans
Benefits (suggested)
Starting salary from £32,000 (dependant on experience)..
Pension, holiday entitlement and overtime pay
Training (PASMA/IPAF/joinery upskilling) and clear progression routes.
Tools provided




