Alnwick, Northumberland, England
Agriculture
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
25/03/2025
22/04/2025
Fencer
Location : Alnwick
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
The Role
The organisation are currently recruiting for a Fencer on a permanent full time basis, 39 hours per week.
The main purpose of the role is to assist and support in the successful delivery of a customer orientated and effective grounds maintenance service.
Key Responsibilities
* To work within the team on all aspects of grounds maintenance and take direction from the Head Fencer.
* Routine grass cutting and general maintenance of open spaces and communal areas.
* Clearance of gardens in order to return them to a maintainable standard.
* Routine garden maintenance to occupied dwellings such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, basic plant care, pruning and weeding.
* Tree maintenance
* Undertaking hard landscaping tasks such as work on fencing/gates and paths.
* To operate and carry out basic maintenance to all ground's maintenance machinery and equipment in line with Health & Safety regulations.
* To deal with or raise to Head Fencer or Estates management customer enquiries /complaints promptly and effectively.
* To communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
* To ensure that high levels of service and customer care are delivered in line with the policies and procedures of the Estates.
* To carry out administrative tasks associated with the post, as well as ability to receive, respond and complete work emails, online training, and H&S policies, procedures, and documentation.
* To take personal responsibility for any specific designated duties assigned by the Head Fencer, ensuring they executed at all times in accordance with H&S policies and procedures.
* Emergency on call work will sometimes be required, which could be for example, but not limited to, a tree down and a danger to the public, or the Castle grounds needing gritting due to icy weather. Overtime will be paid for these additional hours.
* Undertake training relevant to the post and to personal development.
* To undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Head Fencer or Estates Management Team.
Skills and Qualifications
* Educated to 'O' Level / GCSE or equivalent
* Full clean driving licence
* Good people skills and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, and contractors
Key Skills Desirable: (full training will be given)
* First Aid at Work
* NPORS operator
* NPTC Land based machinery
* Entitlement to drive vehicle with trailer
* Chainsaw licence
* PA1/PA2 Pesticide Application
* COSHH trained
* L2 or equivalent vocational qualification in general construction, groundworks, fencing or landscaping
* Relevant grounds maintenance machinery training, e.g., mower, strimmer
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.