Fence installers fit and repair fences and gates.
£15,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
as a contractor / self-employed away from home
You can get into this job through:
You can start by doing a college course, for example:
This would teach you some of the skills needed for the job. You could then look for a trainee job with a fencing company.
You'll usually need:
You can do a fencing installer intermediate apprenticeship.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
You can apply directly to employers if you have some experience in a practical job like landscape gardening or construction.
You can find out more about working in the fencing industry from the Association of Fencing Industries.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You'll need a Fencing Industry Skills Scheme/Construction Skills Certification Scheme (FISS/CSCS) card before you can work on construction sites or Highways Agency contracts.
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work on a construction site, in the countryside or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could become a lead installer, foreperson, or move into contract management, quantity surveying, health and safety or fencing sales.
You could also set up your own business.
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