Labourer

MEARS GROUP PLC; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mears Rewards discounts

Volunteering leave

Job summary

MEARS GROUP PLC is seeking a Fencing Labourer in Brentwood for a full-time, permanent role. You will support the fencing team with installation, repair and maintenance of various fencing systems, while handling measurements, post digging and material preparation.

The job requires outdoor work in all weather, following health and safety procedures. The position includes a company van and fuel card, 42.5 hours per week, and benefits such as generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Experience in labouring, construction or fencing environments
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work
• Knowledge of health and safety on site
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in social housing is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Assist fencing team with installation, repair and maintenance of fencing and gate systems (timber, metal, chain link)
• Measure and mark fence lines, dig post holes, prepare materials and help install panels and gates
• Prepare work areas, load/unload materials, maintain tools and equipment, and keep sites clean and safe

Job description

Annual salary: up to £32,068.42

Fencing Labourer

Location: Brentwood

Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 Hours per Week + Company Van and Fuel Card

Salary up to £32,068.42

We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provides tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm's Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

About the Role

As a Fencing Labourer, you will support the fencing team with the installation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of fencing and gate systems, including timber, metal, and chain link fencing. You will assist with measuring and marking fence lines, digging post holes, preparing materials, and helping to install fence panels and gates safely and efficiently.

You will be responsible for preparing work areas, loading and unloading materials, maintaining tools and equipment, clearing debris, and ensuring sites are left clean and tidy on completion of works. This is a physically demanding role that involves working outdoors in all weather conditions while following health and safety procedures at all times.

Role Criteria

• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Previous experience within a labouring, construction, or fencing environment
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work
• Knowledge of health and safety practices on site
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working within social housing is advantageous

Benefits We Can Offer You

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave - up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card (where role requires)

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have less than 9 penalty points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity and Security checks prior to commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.