Farwell Contracting

16/06/2026

Work has now begun on our latest project on the longleat estate. This one is shaping up to be the most intricate one to date. This project will bring us close to ten years of working at longleat. Keep the interesting projects coming!

08/05/2026

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its a Hitachi!
(No A.I. involved in this picture) Our mini digger takes to the skies in order to access a digestate storage tank for some regular maintenance.

29/04/2026

We are still looking for experienced, local (Dorset) groundworkers to join our team. If you think that this could be you then please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you! [email protected] (01258)450800

23/04/2026

More mixed and varied contracting works for local customers. Variation is what makes our work interesting and we are set up to tackle a wide range of tasks. Get in touch to see how we can help with your projects!

14/04/2026

Groundworkers wanted!
Farwell Contracting are looking to recruit a new team member to help with our upcoming volume of work. We are looking for someone who has good knowledge of groundworks and landscaping and also the ability to drive plant and machinery.

The successful applicant will need to meet the following criteria:
- Work well with others. No attitudes or big Ego's! we work in small teams and so it is important that our staff are friendly and supportive to each other.
- Live locally to Blandford Forum
- Provide references of previous employment/experience
- Have plant experience. We are looking for someone that can operate excavators to a good standard as well as dumpers, rollers etc. We can help with plant certification if needed.
- Be prepared to get stuck in with manual work such as concrete laying, drainage, tarmac etc.
- Be honest and reliable.
- Have a clean driving license
What we offer:
- Employed or self employed position
- Good rate of pay (paid weekly)
- Company vehicle (depending on circumstance)
- Training and plant qualifications
- Local, bespoke work, avoiding the large housebuilding sites!
- A small friendly firm where you are a vital part of the team and not just a number
- The chance to learn new skills and progress within the industry

If you think that this is the right opportunity for you or you would like more information then please get in touch via email at [email protected] or Speak to Jan on (01258) 450800.
Please NO agencies! We manage our own recruitment and do not use agency assistance.

10/03/2026

A great way to get the bigger picture! The use of drone photography allows us to see how our projects fit in with the wider environment.

05/03/2026

Self employed ground workers needed!

With spring around the corner we are experiencing a large increase in workload. In order to combat this we are looking for self employed groundworkers to help increase our output. We can offer short term 'stop-gap' work or long term positions depending on your situation. So if you are between projects and looking for something to fill the gap or searching for regular, reliable, local work, then give us a call.

What we need:
Good relevant ground working experience (a minimum of 5 years)
The ability to operate plant and machinery
Live locally
Be enthusiastic, and physically capable of manual work
Work well as part of a small team
Have a driving licence

What we can offer:
Local work
Long term or short term
A safe working environment
Good up to date equipment
A work vehicle if required
Good rate of pay, self employed invoices paid weekly

If this sound like the opportunity that you have been looking for then we want to hear from you!

Please call on (01258) 450800 or email [email protected] for more information or to discuss in more detail

06/02/2026

Rural construction projects of any scale are our specialty! We can deliver projects with a complete service from the preconstruction phase planning to handover. We can provide a high level of expertise whilst being more cost effective than a national contractor. Our philosophy is to work within a localised area so that we can provide a complete service in-house or utilise regular known subcontractors that are trustworthy of maintaining our level of quality. We can assist with:

Steel frame building construction
Road and yard building
Drainage projects
Demolition and site clearance
Lake building, dredging and maintenance
Retaining walls, storage bunkers, and in-situ walling
Slurry handling systems and lagoons
Silage clamp construction
Grain storage buildings
Excavations and earthmoving

We are always happy to discuss any future projects and can offer advise based on decades of experience in this field. Get in touch for a chat to see how we may be able to help you!

[email protected] (01258)450800

23/01/2026

23/01/2026

In-situ concrete construction. We have experience in constructing in-situ concrete structures to a wide range of specifications. A great robust solution for creating retailing walls, plinths for electrical cabinets, bases for liquid storage tanks, aggregate bunkers, silage clamps etc. We are well adverse to overcoming complex designs or tricky access constraints. Give us a try!