Overview
Job Title: Fencing Operative
Location: Darlington
Rate of Pay: £14.10 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 39 hours
Shift Pattern
* Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
* Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
What You'll Be Doing
As a Fencing Operative, you'll play a key role in the safe, professional installation of fencing across residential and commercial sites. Your responsibilities will include:
* Dismantling existing fencing and clearing vegetation
* Marking out and measuring fence lines using plans and drawings
* Excavating post holes manually or with powered tools
* Installing timber or concrete posts with precision, using levels and measuring tools
* Mixing and pouring concrete to set posts securely
* Cutting and fitting timber rails, palings, and adding security wire
* Maintaining tools, vehicles, and work areas to a high standard
* Following all health and safety procedures in line with Mitie's standards
* Recording completed work using smartphone apps, including uploading photos
* Liaising with customers on-site where needed
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in fencing, groundworks, landscaping, or similar outdoor trades
* Ability to follow instructions, plans, and technical drawings accurately
* Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
* Experience using small plant/machinery and power tools (training provided if needed)
* Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
* Basic digital skills to log work and upload photos via smartphone
* Full UK driving licence is essential
What We Offer
* Competitive pay at £14.10 per hour
* Permanent, full-time role with regular weekday hours
* Training provided in fencing techniques, equipment use, and safety standards
* Tools, PPE, and equipment supplied
* Supportive team and long-term job stability
* Opportunities for progression and skill development
Apply now to join a company where your hard work is recognised and your skills help shape safe, secure environments across the North East.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides benefits that suit your lifestyle, including access to a virtual GP, financial wellbeing support, a flexible benefits platform, discounts, and more. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. We award Mitie Stars as recognition for hard work, with monthly prizes and a potential top prize of £10,000 at the end of the year. We offer diverse training and development opportunities and are committed to inclusive recruitment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been supporting clients globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, serving a wide range of industries.
Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
Apply Now to start your journey with Mitie.
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