Russell Way
Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AA

Fencing Installer Apprentice (Ref PHA-0001-24)

Salary: £17,667 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Wed 30 Jul 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Fencing Installer Apprentice (Ref PHA-0001-24)

Summary

Interested in starting a career in the construction industry with a focus on fencing? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Fencing Installer Apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career within a growing and dynamic field.

Annual wage: £17,667 a year
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Training course: Fencing installer (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm. These hours may change depending on the job and location.
45.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 04 August 2025

Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Learn key skills in fencing installation, including the use of specialised tools and equipment
  • Gain practical experience in both residential and commercial fencing projects
  • Work on large construction schemes for our impressive client base, including national housebuilders and large main contractors
  • Read fence drawings and plans
  • Measure and lay out new fence lines
  • Conduct site inspections and work out the materials needed to complete each installation
  • Level the ground for new fenced areas
  • Use hand tools or mechanical diggers to dig post holes and trenches
  • Position posts and fix them to a base
  • Cut panels to size and fix them to the posts
  • Install gates
  • Check for gaps and other weaknesses in the fencing and correct these if needed
  • Apply finishes like paint, staining and weatherproofing

Where you’ll work

Russell Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3AA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

AJ'S TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Fencing installer (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Fencing Installer Level 2
  • This apprenticeship is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining site-based training from a qualified trainer and online learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Due to the early start, only applicants who live in Chelmsford will be considered. Apprentices will need to be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. You must hold a valid CSCS Card or be willing to undertake the necessary test immediately and hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for career progression in fencing and broader construction trades.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329681.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 July 2025

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