Agricultural Labourer

Contract Personnel Limited; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Full training provided

Modern fencing machinery

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited is seeking an Agricultural Fencing Contractor to join a small, friendly team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role covers fencing erection, repair and setting out across agricultural, forestry and equine environments.

You will operate modern fencing machinery, handle materials, and ensure high workmanship while working outdoors throughout the year. We offer full training, a 42.5-hour week (07:30-16:30), and a supportive team in East Anglia.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of regular manual work.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a small team.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Erect and repair fencing across agricultural, forestry and equine sites.
• Set out and prepare fence lines, dig and prepare ground.
• Handle and install posts, strainers, rails and wire, move materials and equipment.
• Operate modern fencing machinery.
• Maintain safety around machinery and keep work areas tidy.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Punctual

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Tools

Fencing machinery

Job description

We are currently looking for a hardworking, reliable and physically fit Agricultural Fencing Contractor to join a small, friendly team on a temp-to-perm basis.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:30

Hours per week: 42.5 hours

The Role

You will be involved in all aspects of fencing work, including:

• Erecting and repairing a variety of fencing.
• Working predominantly on agricultural, forestry and equine fencing projects.
• Setting out and preparing fence lines.
• Digging and preparing ground for fencing.
• Handling and installing posts, strainers, rails and wire.
• Moving fencing materials and equipment.
• Operating modern fencing machinery, including tracked post knockers and diggers.
• Working safely around machinery and other members of the team.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Keeping work areas, machinery and vehicles clean and tidy.

This is a physically demanding role, involving regular lifting, carrying, digging and handling of fencing materials. You will be working outdoors throughout the year and in all weather conditions, so you must be comfortable and willing to get stuck in.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in their work.
• Is physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
• Is reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Has a positive attitude and good attention to detail.
• Is practical and willing to learn.
• Works well both independently and as part of a small team.
• Can work safely and responsibly around machinery.
• Is willing to take instruction and develop new skills.

Experience & Training

Previous experience in agricultural, forestry, equine fencing, viticulture or machinery operation would be an advantage, but previous fencing experience is not essential.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate, including training on modern fencing machinery.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically capable of carrying out demanding manual work.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.

What We Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Full training provided.
• Training and experience using modern fencing machinery.
• Variety of work across agricultural, forestry, equine and viticulture environments.
• The opportunity to develop practical fencing and machinery skills.
• Work within a small and friendly team.

Please note: Work will take place at various sites across East Anglia, predominantly in Norfolk. The advertised 07:30-16:30 hours are the hours on site; travel to and from the work site is outside these working hours.

Is This the Job for You?

If you're someone who doesn't shy away from hard work, enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to learn new skills, we'd like to hear from you.

Previous fencing experience is a bonus — the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn are what matter most