Stand Builder

About the apprenticeship programme

This is a Level 2 Apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Northampton College. You will complete the Intermediate Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship (Construction and the Built Environment), which provides core training in:

• Safe use of tools, equipment, and materials

• Preparing and finishing surfaces to a high standard

• Practical skills in painting, decorating, and finishing techniques

• Health, safety, and environmental awareness

• Working effectively with others on construction and installation projects

Alongside your college training, you’ll gain real-world experience building and installing custom exhibition stands for clients across the UK and internationally.

About GH Display

GH Display is a custom exhibition stand builder based in Peterborough. We design, print, manufacture, and install bespoke exhibition stands across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. Alongside exhibition services, we also supply portable displays, event branding, storage, and stock management.

Our workshop is located at PE7 3SJ, and because it is not serviced by public transport, applicants must be able to travel by private vehicle.

The role as stand builder apprentice

As part of GH Display’s exhibition stand building team, you will gain experience in manufacturing and constructing exhibition stands and custom displays. This will include all aspects of the build from the design interpretation, workshop production, to graphic installation, painting, decorating, loading, transportation and on-site installation. The role combines a broad range of hands-on practical skills and trades, ensuring you develop broad, transferable skills.

What you will learn

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll work closely with our skilled team to:

• Construct exhibition and display stands in a variety of materials, including timber, aluminium and acrylic

• Assist with carpentry, joinery, decorating, and finishing tasks

• Learn how to prep surfaces and paint in our spray booth
• Use a large range of power tools and workshop machinery

• Support with basic electrical work, carpet fitting, and graphics installation

• Help deliver, install, and dismantle stands at events across the UK and abroad

• Learn to use CNC software and machinery

• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and teamwork

This role is hands-on and will often involve travel (both UK and overseas), working to deadlines, with early starts and late finishes during events.

Entry requirements

• Four GCSEs including Math’s and English at grade 3 or above required

• A genuine interest in practical, hands-on work

• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team

• Good attention to detail and pride in completing work to a high standard

• Physically fit and able to lift and handle equipment safely

• Flexibility to travel and work varied hours when required

No prior experience in stand building is required — just enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to learn.

Salary & benefits

• Full-time role with apprenticeship training included.
• Salary: TBC
• Opportunity to gain a qualification whilst earning a wage (all fees are covered by the employer and government)
• Develop practical skills in a supportive, professional environment.

Location

GH Display Ltd
Bullock Road, Washingley
Peterborough, PE7 3SJ
www.ghdisplay.co.uk

Register your interest

We generally recruit to our Apprenticeship programmes during the summer, subject to the needs of the business. If you would like to be updated when we have a live opportunity for this Apprenticeship please register your interest below.