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Fence Erector

CMS Recruitment are currently working with a well know manufacturing company based in Washington , Tyne & Wear who are looking to recruit a number of fence erectors on a temporary to permanent basis.

Duties will involve but won’t be limited too:

• Establishes the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
• Aligns posts, using lines or by signing, and verifies vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
• Measures and lays out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
• Digs postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
• Sets metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
• Mixes and pours concrete around bases of posts, or tamps soil into postholes to embed posts.
• Makes rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
• Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or inserts them in slots on posts.
• Stretches wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attaches fencing to frames.
• Needs knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of building structures.
• Install equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications.
• Adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Analyse information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Estimates sizes, distances, and quantities, or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in all types of fencing – Domestic and Commercial
• Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme Certification
• CAT & Genny Trained

Desirable Criteria:

· Ability to read cable drawings

· Grounds Maintenance certifications

· Abrasive Wheels

· First Aid training

· Manual Handling