Labourer

Annual salary: up to £32,068.42
Fencing Labourer
Location: Brentwood
Full Time, Permanent, 42.5 Hours per Week + Company Van and Fuel Card
Salary up to £32,068.42
We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provides tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.
About the Role
As a Fencing Labourer, you will support the fencing team with the installation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of fencing and gate systems, including timber, metal, and chain link fencing. You will assist with measuring and marking fence lines, digging post holes, preparing materials, and helping to install fence panels and gates safely and efficiently.
You will be responsible for preparing work areas, loading and unloading materials, maintaining tools and equipment, clearing debris, and ensuring sites are left clean and tidy on completion of works. This is a physically demanding role that involves working outdoors in all weather conditions while following health and safety procedures at all times.
Role Criteria
Full UK driving licence is essential
Previous experience within a labouring, construction, or fencing environment
Ability to undertake physically demanding work
Knowledge of health and safety practices on site
Good communication and teamwork skills
Experience working within social housing is advantageous
Benefits We Can Offer You
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
Cycle to Work Scheme
Share save scheme
Recognition and long service awards
Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
Occupational health support
Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
Company Sick Pay
Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
Commercial vehicle and fuel card (where role requires)
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have less than 9 penalty points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity and Security checks prior to commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.