As we continue to grow our business, we are looking for a Sign Maker and Fitters Mate to join our friendly, professional team at Signs Express (Manchester) to help us create and install a wide and exciting range of signage.
The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, be able to maintain our high standards of workmanship and quality, be self-motivated and be a good role model for the rest of the team. This job would suit someone who likes to see the impact they have on both our company and our client’s business.
This is a hands-on, varied role that involves the manufacture, preparation, and installation of internal and external signage. You'll work both in-house and on-site, so a flexible and professional attitude is essential.
- Location: Signs Express (Manchester), 43 Stretford Motorway Estate, Barton Dock Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M32 0ZH
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience
- Working Hours: Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
- Travel: A full, clean driving licence
About Us:
At Signs Express (Manchester), part of the UK’s leading signage franchise, we specialise in providing high-quality, bespoke signage solutions for a wide range of local and national clients. From design and manufacture to installation, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and outstanding results.
Duties Include:
- Operate and maintain large format printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
- Manufacture and assemble a wide range of signage solutions using vinyl application, digital printing, and other techniques.
- Assisting in the installation of all types of internal and external signage, including fascia and post mounted signs at clients’ premises.
- Application of vinyl onto a variety of substrates including vehicles, vehicle wraps and window graphics.
- Interpreting briefs accurately with a great understanding of different signage and manufacturing techniques.
- Sign making, working with a wide range of substrates including Dibond, acrylics, metals, wood, vinyl and Foamex, to a consistently high standard.
- Ensuring all installations are completed on time, to budget and to our usual high standards.
- Following all company procedures and guidelines to ensure all signs are fitted safely and securely.
- Taking responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety when working.
- Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements are understood and followed.
- Providing outstanding customer service to our clients and others at all times.
What we would like from you:
- Signage and Graphic industry experience desirable but not essential.
- You will have a positive, can-do attitude, be well organised and be able to work alone as well as part of our team.
- The ability to interpret briefs accurately.
- IPAF/PASMA/CSCS accreditations (desirable but not essential).
- Clean driving licence desirable but not essential.
- Good timekeeping
- Professional, flexible, enthusiastic individual, a strong communicator, well organised and be able to work alone, as well as part of a team.
- An understanding of the importance of health & safety.
Benefits:
- You will have the use of our company vehicles, uniform and PPE also being provided.
- 21 days holiday allowance (plus bank holiday’s) pro rata basis.
- Christmas and New Year closure to allow time with friends and family (included in holiday allowance).
Application Process:
- To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]
- Closing date for applications: 30 June 2025.
- Applicants will be contacted following closing date. Whilst we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2025
