Role: Lead Commercial Fence Installer

  • Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Overtime available.
  • Location: Mill Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0YE
  • Salary: Highly Competitive. All works remunerated on a price per metre rate – no limit to earning capacity.

About Us

Would you like to be part of a vibrant, high-energy team where your contribution is vital to our collective success? We are a family-run business that is currently experiencing a period of exciting commercial growth. We don’t just “install fences” – we solve complex security and boundary challenges for major commercial projects across the UK.

We provide a supportive, “big family” environment where we lean on each other’s expertise to get the job done right. If you are someone who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys the hum of a busy site, and wants to grow alongside a company that truly values its people, you’ll fit right in.

As a business founded over 60 years ago, New Forest Fencing and Gates has a rich heritage of quality. Today, we are evolving into a major player across the UK and South of England, and we need experienced leaders who are as excited about our future as we are.

The Role

As a Lead Commercial Fencer, you are at the heart of our expansion. You will head up a specialist on-site team, taking ownership of large-scale commercial installs and ensuring we remain the go-to choice for high-security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Lead: Drive the installation of commercial fencing systems such as steel palisade, mesh panels (V-mesh, twin-wire), and complex gate systems.

  • On-Site Problem Solving: Navigate the unique challenges of commercial sites, from ground conditions to layout adjustments, ensuring the project keeps moving.

  • Team Captaincy: Lead a high-energy team by example, fostering a supportive atmosphere while maintaining top-tier productivity.

  • Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the professional link between our office, the site foremen, and the client, ensuring clear communication throughout the build.

  • Safety & Standards: Maintain a gold-standard approach to H&S and quality control.

This is a full time role from 8-5 Monday – Friday.

What you’ll Bring: 

We’re looking for a proactive professional who is ready to step up and lead from the front.

  • Commercial Expertise: Proven experience in heavy-duty commercial fencing is an essential requirement. Please do not apply if this is not you.

  • Leadership Presence: Experience managing crews and the confidence to liaise with site managers on busy developments.

  • Energy & Ambition: A positive, high-energy attitude and a desire to contribute to a growing business.

  • Mobility: A full UK Driver’s License is essential.

Benefits and salary

In return for your skills, services and great work ethic, we offer:

  • Highly competitive salary. All works remunerated on a price per metre rate – no limit to earning capacity
  • Opportunities for progression – this is a family business and we like to grow and nurture staff who work hard and produce high quality outputs.
  • Opportunities for overtime to earn more
  • Full PPE and training
  • 20 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays). This includes 7 days holiday at Christmas.
  • Weekly company socials, both in our on-site games-room and on off-site locations.
  • You’ll get to work in a growing, inclusive and vibrant family-run business and see your work being installed in homes and businesses across the UK.

Probation: 3 months

Start date: ASAP

Application deadline: Friday 20th February 2026

Salary: Competitive, with overtime options available.

How to apply

Send an email application to Dan Wateridge (dan@newforestfencing.co.uk)

We will be conducting interviews and looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible, so please don’t delay your application.

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