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Fence Erector

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Fence erectors put up fences wherever they are needed to protect people's safety and privacy, or to reduce sound levels. Areas that require fencing include:

• homes and gardens
• factories and storage premises
• airfields
• prisons
• sports grounds
• farms and forests
• zoos
• roads, motorways and bridges. 
    

A fence erector has to be familiar with many different types of fencing such as:

•  light security fencing
• panel and domestic fencing
• high security fencing
• vehicle and motorway perimeter fencing
• stock fencing.

Fence erectors usually work construction industry hours, normally 39 hours a week, with some overtime and weekend work. They work outside in all weathers, digging and lifting heavy materials.

Fence erectors earn between £10,000 to £15,000 a year.

A fence erector needs:

• fitness, stamina and strength
• practical skills for using hand tools
• an interest in mechanical plant such as mini-excavators and drills.

There are no specific educational qualifications, but GCSEs/S grades, especially in maths and English, are an advantage. There is no upper age limit, as long as adults have a good level of physical fitness. It is possible for experienced workers to set up their own businesses.
 
Fencers are employed throughout the country. In rural areas they erect agricultural fences, and in towns and cities they are employed fencing residential and commercial property. There are promotion prospects within larger organisations.

 

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