Exhibition stand fitting crew

Established stand builders, exhibition agencies and event contractors who need extra skilled hands, plus some exhibitors with their own stand designs.

Day rates or fixed prices per stand, often with extra for night, weekend or tight-deadline build and dismantle shifts.

• Carpentry or general practical building skills
• Reading stand drawings
• Working to tight deadlines in busy halls

• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability if you take on staff (check whether it applies to casual crew)
• Venues often require risk assessments and method statements, plus proof of insurance and training, so check each venue's rules
• Working at height and manual handling risks, so check what training and equipment are needed
• Employment status: check with HMRC whether you and any helpers count as self-employed
• Work is seasonal and lumpy, so plan for quiet weeks

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your setup. These are estimates, so price up your own tools, transport and insurance before you commit to any work.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many shows and contracts you win. Work comes in short, busy bursts around show dates, so plan for quiet weeks.

Check public liability insurance, and employer's liability if you take on staff. Venues often want risk assessments, method statements and proof of training. Also check working at height and manual handling needs, and your employment status with HMRC.