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Fencing Operative

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Saffron Housing Trust

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Location:
United Kingdom , Long Stratton, Norwich

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Category:
Construction

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

26500.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fencing Operative to install, repair, and maintain a wide range of fencing systems to ensure the safety, security, and appearance of grounds and properties.

Job Responsibility:

  • Install and repair a range of fencing systems, ensuring all work meets agreed specifications and standards
  • Prepare work sites, including measuring, setting out, and carrying out safe groundworks and excavation
  • Liaise professionally with tenants, colleagues, and contractors to ensure smooth job delivery
  • Conduct site-specific risk assessments before starting any work, ensuring all hazards are identified and controlled
  • Follow safe‑digging practices, including checking for underground services and using locating equipment where required

Requirements:

  • Fencing industry training (e.g. LANTRA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in fencing installation or similar trade
  • Competent using a range of hand tools and power tools
  • Reliable, safety‑conscious, positive attitude, able to work independently
  • Ability to read site plans and use a mobile device (mobile phone/tablet) to manage workload, send and receive emails, access apps and MS Teams for meetings / training
  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures relevant to fencing work, including risk assessments, manual handling, and safe use of tools
  • Ability to work safely and independently on site, using sound judgement and escalating issues when required
  • Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences
  • Strong practical and problem-solving skills
  • Full, current, valid driving licence with B + E Trailer entitlement or equivalent
  • Professional, respectful, and customer‑focused
  • Experience of working in extreme temperatures and conditions due to seasonal weather conditions
  • Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
What we offer:
  • Learning And Development: Covers the membership fee of one professional body relevant to your job role, and excellent opportunities for training & courses
  • Time Off: Generous holiday entitlement, Holiday Trading, Volunteer and study days, and Enhanced Family Leave
  • Prioritising Mental Health: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing check-ins
  • Aviva Pension Scheme: Choose your contribution and Saffron match up to 10%, and we offer Life Assurance cover
  • Health Schemes: Bupa Private Medical Insurance, Medicash Cashback Plan [eligible after probation completion]
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Cycle to work, and Tusker Car Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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