Fence Installer, Handyman, Carpenter, Labourer

As a Fence Installer, you will work closely with the Leading Hand, Site Foreman and Project Managers to deliver quality fencing projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will be involved in all aspects of fence construction, from site preparation and post installation through to final completion.

Key responsibilities

Install and repair timber, chain wire and metal fences and gates.

Adhere to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and company procedures.

Construct and repair fencing, guardrails, signage and related structures.

Dig post holes and trenches for foundations and fence installations.

Cut, shape, fit and assemble timber, steel and other construction materials.

Mix and work with concrete, mortar, grout and related materials.

Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Read and interpret work orders, technical drawings and measurements.

Use measuring devices and accurately read tape measures.

Inspect materials, structures and equipment for defects and quality issues.

Report defects, hazards and maintenance requirements to supervisors.

Assist with welding and fabrication tasks when required.

Follow project schedules and communicate progress with supervisors.

Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.

About you

Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, bending, and handling of materials

Ability to read tape measure

Ability to read technical drawings





Ability to read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

Ability to operate vehicles or mechanised equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, mini loaders and skid steers if licenced or have a VOC for relevant machinery

Welding capability when required is an advantage

Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

Skid steer or machinery operation experience.

Welding experience.

White Card.

Experience in commercial and industrial fencing projects.

About the role

As a Fence Installer, you will work closely with the Leading Hand, Site Foreman and Project Managers to deliver quality fencing projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will be involved in all aspects of fence construction, from site preparation and post installation through to final completion.

Key responsibilities

- Install and repair timber, chain wire and metal fences and gates.

- Adhere to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and company procedures.

- Construct and repair fencing, guardrails, signage and related structures.

- Dig post holes and trenches for foundations and fence installations.

- Cut, shape, fit and assemble timber,



steel and other construction materials.

- Mix and work with concrete, mortar, grout and related materials.

- Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.

- Read and interpret work orders, technical drawings and measurements.

- Use measuring devices and accurately read tape measures.

- Inspect materials, structures and equipment for defects and quality issues.

- Report defects, hazards and maintenance requirements to supervisors.

- Assist with welding and fabrication tasks when required.

- Follow project schedules and communicate progress with supervisors.

- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and protected condition.

About you

- Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, bending, and handling of materials

- Ability to read tape measure

- Ability to read technical drawings

- Ability to read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

- Ability to operate vehicles or mechanised equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, mini loaders and skid steers if licenced or have a VOC for relevant machinery

- Welding capability when required is an advantage

- Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

Desirable

- Forklift licence.

- Skid steer or machinery operation experience.

- Welding experience.

- White Card.

- Experience in commercial and industrial fencing projects.

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📌 Fence Installer, Handyman, Carpenter, Labourer (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Cairns Fencing
📍 Cairns Regional