Lead Sign Fitter

Lead Sign Fitter
Up to £35,000
Northampton

**If you have a fitter’s mate you work with regularly – a team would be considered so please mention this on your application or get in touch to discuss**

Our client is a large format print business who specialise in creating high impact graphics and branded spaces. Established over 20 years ago, they’re seeking a dynamic and organized Head Sign Fitter to work with some of their most prolific clients to oversee works from start to finish.  
The business offers a variety of services including hoarding graphics, window displays, signage, wall graphics and lots of other branding materials, primarily operating within retail, construction, house building and events.

Due to continued growth the business is looking to bring an in-house fitting team into the business so they’re looking for someone enthusiastic, hard working and knowledgeable who can take ownership of installations, guided by the company’s Project Management team.

Overnight stays in this role are to be kept to an absolute minimum but some flexibility around this to be expected.

The Role

• Lead the installation of various types of hard signage, including but not limited to totems, monoliths, directional, and illuminated signs. There may also be some vinyl application work, but full training can be provided on this.
• Driving the company vehicle in a safe manner, keeping the van and its contents tidy and presentable
• Safely operate cherry pickers and/or scaffolding if required on the job
• Work closely with the in-house teams to ensure accurate and efficient installation.
• Oversee and work closely with a fitter’s mate.
• Liaise with clients and site managers, ensuring their requirements are met and their expectations exceeded.
• Ensure all signage is installed to safety standards and in line with company and site safety protocols.
• Handle installations across housebuilding projects, including hoarding, marketing suites, and wayfinding signs.

The Person

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role as a lead sign fitter installing hard signage and holding responsibility for a fitter’s mate or small team
• Knowledge of fitting vinyl graphics highly desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• IPAF, PASMA, CSCS
• Can communicate effectively – happy, easy going with a good temperament
• Well presented and happy to wear the company badge with pride and professionalism on site

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 based on experience
• Company van for work purposes (this can be taken home)
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Company uniform

Please get in touch for further details on this role – it’s an urgent hire and the company have a very busy 2025 planned!