- Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
- Align posts, using lines or by sighting,
Fence installer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Fence installers fit and repair fences and gates.
Fence installers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Fence installer you will typically work as a contractor / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,277 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Fence installer
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29,348 GBP
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24,991 GBP
Average salary for part-time Fence installer
Average salary for full-time Fence installer
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18,200 GBP
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18,284 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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24,991 GBP
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29,348 GBP
Salary over time for Fence installer
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26,057 GBP
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26,209 GBP
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26,316 GBP
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27,296 GBP
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27,964 GBP
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28,594 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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28,689 GBP
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30,284 GBP
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Future outlook for Fence installers
Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Things to highlight for your Fence installer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
