Ferns Group
Join a dynamic team that are working hard today to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of tomorrow.
Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.
Our Mission is“to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”
We are building more than landscapes, we’re shaping safe, sustainable environments for communities to thrive. With over 25 years of expertise, we combine craftsmanship, innovation, and care to deliver exceptional fencing, landscaping, and arboriculture services across the South East.
Duties You will lead a skilled team delivering fencing and landscaping projects across highways, public realm, and green spaces. You’ll coordinate workloads, uphold safety and quality standards, and work closely with our Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture teams to create safe, attractive environments.
Lead and motivate operatives to deliver fencing and landscaping tasks to specification.
Plan and allocate workloads, interpret drawings, and ensure quality standards are met.
Install and maintain; Stock and deer fencing, Tree protection barriers (scaffold pole systems & Heras), Post & rail timber fencing, Close board timber fencing, Chain link fencing and Acoustic timber screening (specialist installation)
Carry out associated landscaping tasks: turfing, planting, hedge cutting, and seasonal works.
Operate and maintain plant and equipment (post driver, auger, breaker, compact excavator, ride-on mowers, strimmers).
Liaise with clients and supervisors; resolve issues promptly.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, RAMS, COSHH, and environmental policies.
Support Arboriculture teams with ground operations (cross-cutting, feeding wood chipper).
Requirements
Experience leading fencing or landscaping teams in a commercial setting.
Strong practical knowledge of fencing installation and landscaping techniques.
Competent with compact tractors, powered hand tools, and fencing plant.
Confident with RAMS and safe systems of work.
Keen to broaden your horizons into tree management and wider landscaping projects.
Ability to read and work from fencing drawings and specifications.
Experience installing a range of fencing types and tree protection barriers.
Safe use of plant and tools (post driver, auger, compact excavator).
Familiarity with quality checks and record-keeping.
Basic knowledge of CAFM systems (Joblogic or similar).
First Aid at Work, SSSTS
Hours
47.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
What we offer
Competitive pay, company vehicle, and benefits.
Ongoing training and development (including fencing and arboriculture skills).
A supportive team culture within a growing business.
Varied, rewarding projects with the chance to make a visible impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.
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Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.
Our Mission is“to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”
We are building more than landscapes, we’re shaping safe, sustainable environments for communities to thrive. With over 25 years of expertise, we combine craftsmanship, innovation, and care to deliver exceptional fencing, landscaping, and arboriculture services across the South East.
Duties You will lead a skilled team delivering fencing and landscaping projects across highways, public realm, and green spaces. You’ll coordinate workloads, uphold safety and quality standards, and work closely with our Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture teams to create safe, attractive environments.
Lead and motivate operatives to deliver fencing and landscaping tasks to specification.
Plan and allocate workloads, interpret drawings, and ensure quality standards are met.
Install and maintain; Stock and deer fencing, Tree protection barriers (scaffold pole systems & Heras), Post & rail timber fencing, Close board timber fencing, Chain link fencing and Acoustic timber screening (specialist installation)
Carry out associated landscaping tasks: turfing, planting, hedge cutting, and seasonal works.
Operate and maintain plant and equipment (post driver, auger, breaker, compact excavator, ride-on mowers, strimmers).
Liaise with clients and supervisors; resolve issues promptly.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, RAMS, COSHH, and environmental policies.
Support Arboriculture teams with ground operations (cross-cutting, feeding wood chipper).
Requirements
Experience leading fencing or landscaping teams in a commercial setting.
Strong practical knowledge of fencing installation and landscaping techniques.
Competent with compact tractors, powered hand tools, and fencing plant.
Confident with RAMS and safe systems of work.
Keen to broaden your horizons into tree management and wider landscaping projects.
Ability to read and work from fencing drawings and specifications.
Experience installing a range of fencing types and tree protection barriers.
Safe use of plant and tools (post driver, auger, compact excavator).
Familiarity with quality checks and record-keeping.
Basic knowledge of CAFM systems (Joblogic or similar).
First Aid at Work, SSSTS
Hours
47.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
What we offer
Competitive pay, company vehicle, and benefits.
Ongoing training and development (including fencing and arboriculture skills).
A supportive team culture within a growing business.
Varied, rewarding projects with the chance to make a visible impact.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.
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