Exhibition Shop Foreman

Equinox Group are a leading global exhibition company, creating immersive brand experiences across international trade shows, expos, live events and interiors. With a presence in major markets across the UK, Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, we bring together creative minds to shape spaces that captivate and engage.

The Exhibition Shop Foreman oversees the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring all fabrication, electrical, carpentry, and finishing activities are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining equipment, managing materials, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule to support exhibition builds and installations.

Workshop & Team Management:

• Supervise and support joiners, electricians, painters/sprayers, and general workshop staff.
• Allocate daily and weekly tasks based on project priorities and team strengths for both site installation and workshop manufacture.
• Monitor progress on all builds to ensure deadlines and production schedules are met.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient shop floor environment.

Project Coordination:

• Review job briefs, drawings, and build specifications to properly assign work.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and production teams for smooth workflow.
• Ensure all builds meet quality control standards before leaving the workshop.
• Order and manage materials, consumables, and stock required for ongoing jobs.
• Maintain all workshop tools, machinery, and equipment, ensuring they are serviced and safe to use.
• Identify equipment issues early and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce safe working practices across all workshop operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and housekeeping checks.

Production Delivery:

• Drive efficiency and problem-solve issues that may impact production timelines.
• Support teams in achieving high-quality workmanship while working to tight deadlines.
• Lead by example with strong work ethic, communication, and collaborative leadership.

• Proven experience as a workshop foreman, production supervisor, or similar role in exhibitions, joinery, fabrication, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of carpentry, fabrication techniques, electrical practices, and paint/spray processes.
• Excellent organisational, time-management, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings, job sheets, and production plans.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards and machinery maintenance best practices.

• Competitive salary and project-based bonus opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile international exhibitions and activations.
• Creative and collaborative team culture focused on innovation and quality.
• From £40,000 per annum depending on experience.