Agricultural Labourer

Contract Personnel Ltd; Shipdham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking a hardworking Agricultural Fencing Contractor to join a small, friendly team on a temp-to-perm basis across East Anglia, mainly Norfolk. This hands-on, outdoor role involves erecting and repairing fencing, setting out lines, digging, handling posts and wires, and operating modern fencing machinery.

You will work Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, about 42.5 hours per week. Candidates should be fit and reliable, with a practical approach and a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and stamina to work outdoors for long hours.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and work as part of a small team.
• Good availability to travel across East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Erect and repair fencing.
• Work on agricultural, forestry, equine fencing projects.
• Set out and prepare fence lines.
• Dig and prepare ground for fencing.
• Handle and install posts, strainers, rails and wire.
• Move fencing materials and equipment.
• Operate fencing machinery such as tracked post knockers and diggers.
• Work safely around machinery and team.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Teamwork

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.

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role working across East Anglia, predominantly Norfolk, with projects within the agricultural, forestry, equine and viticulture sectors.

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 w