Salary: Competitive base salary + overtime + travel bonuses + night-away allowance
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Travel: UK and Europe (1–2 times per week)
We are a growing exhibitions and events company seeking an Experienced Exhibition Stand Builder / Joiner Fitter to join our dedicated team here at Blue Hawk Events.
If you have hands-on experience in constructing exhibition stands using traditional flat panel methods and working with fabrics and graphics, we want to hear from you.
This is a varied and exciting role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in high-quality workmanship, and enjoys the buzz of preparing and installing bespoke exhibition stands across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
* Construct and install custom exhibition stands at trade shows and events
* Work with traditional flat panels, fabric structures, modular systems, and graphic installations
* Prepare and fabricate stand components in our fully equipped workshop
* Collaborate with the project and design team to ensure builds meet specification and quality standards
* Travel to venues across the UK and Europe for installations (typically 1–2 times per week)
* Load/unload vehicles, and ensure all materials are transported and handled safely
* Maintain tools and equipment to a high standard
Essential Requirements:
* Proven experience in exhibition stand building or shop fitting
* Must have, Carpentry or shop fitting experience
* Skilled in working with timber, laminates, flat panels, fabrics, and printed graphics
* Comfortable using workshop tools and machinery
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness and ability to travel regularly and work away from home when required
* Positive, can-do attitude and a problem-solving mindset
* Good team player with strong communication skills
* Flexible with working hours – overtime, early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekends may be required
What We Offer:
* Competitive base salary
* Overtime and night-away pay (Additional 5k + earnings per year on average)
* Opportunities to travel across the UK and Europe
* Supportive team environment
* Varied and hands-on projects
* Workshop-based work when not on-site
If you're passionate about building, love seeing your work come to life at high-profile events, and are ready to hit the ground running – apply today
Send your CV and examples of recent projects to the Indeed Messaging chat.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £34,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Blue Hawk Events - Stand Builder / Shop Fitter
Expected start date: 08/09/2025