Fusion People is an independent recruiter for the Rail and Engineering sectors. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies across the UK. They ranked in Recruitment International’s “TOP 250” as one of the top 40 largest recruitment businesses in the UK.
3rd Floor, Northspring, 31 Temple Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5DB
Proactive Personnel Ltd is a permanent and temporary staff supplier operating in a wide range of industries across the Midlands, Shropshire, the North West and beyond. The firm has a 24/7 out-of-hours service and they also do not charge for the submission of candidate CVs. They are Advanced Stronger Together Members, Gangmasters Licensed, CIRAS Members and are audited by RISQS.
Business Development Centre, Unit 20, Eanham Wharf, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BL
PB Recruitment Consultants is an independently-owned company that provides staffing support to multiple sectors including Legal & Managerial, Asbestos, Office Administration, and Finance & Accountancy. The company has Constructionline, ACAD, Acclaim, ARCA, Link-up, and REC accreditations. They provide placements for roles such as Employee Benefits Consultant, Compliance Manager, and Associate Director. They also recruit for work from home jobs.
The Watertower Guildprime, Business Centre, Southend Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2PZ
Time Recruitment supplies temporary and permanent staff, along with additional services related to the recruitment process (e.g. RPO and Managed Services). They have specialist teams covering Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial & Engineering, and Construction.
Colmore Gate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2QD
Open Service Group is a leading Recruitment Agency in Construction and logistics around Manchester and Northwest Region. We offer an extensive range of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment solutions. With over 10,000 professionals in our book, whether it’s Commercial, Engineering, FMCG, Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain, we are sure to provide our clients with the right professionals for the role.
Oakland House, 76 Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire, M16 0PQ
Your specialist partner for fast, efficient, and cost-effective permanent recruitment solutions. Our mission is to accelerate your success while saving you time and money. With our expertise in headhunting and recruitment, we are dedicated to finding top-quality staff who not only meet but exceed your business needs.
Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0NQ
Established in 1996, Jark is an independent brand with 21 businesses across the UK and Northern Ireland. They operate within the Commercial, Construction, Driving, Healthcare, Industrial, and Power & Engineering sectors. They supply temporary and permanent staff to numerous organisations such as the NHS, Shell, DHL, Burberry, Kier Group, Barnes Construction, Kerry Foods, British Sugar, Acorn Parks, and more.
2-4 Wakefield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7AT
Optimal Recruitment is your trusted partner in the world of talent acquisition. As a boutique recruitment agency, we specialise in serving a diverse range of industries, making us the ideal choice for organisations seeking top talent in Legal Service roles, HR, Accountancy and Finance, General Insurance, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Marketing, Business Development & Sales, Customer Service, Programme & Project Management, and Operational Management.
Horley Green House, Horley Green Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QG
Xquisite Recruitment - Sheer Xpertise! - a family run independent agency with 25 years experience, we work across every sector of recruitment everywhere in the UK, from office junior to Senior Executive. We offer an Xquisite service at an across the board fee much lower than that of any other agency. Give us the chance to delight you
36 Larch Close, Hersden, Margate, Kent, CT3 4GE
Madisons Recruitment offers a simple and cost effective approach to staffing requirements within the UK. Our unique and service driven consultants will exceed all boundaries to ensure all your requirements are fulfilled. Therefore just like our slogan "Constructing Opportunity" we are here to construct opportunities for companies and candidates across the UK.
4th Floor, 169 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9EH
Steve Ball Recruitment delivers temporary, contract, and permanent staffing solutions to the Public Sector, Engineering, Technical, and Construction sectors across the UK. Some of the roles that they will typically recruit for are Key Account Manager, Technical Administrator, Quality Manager, Electrician, Structural Engineer, Health & Safety Officer, Lettings Manager, and Mechanical Design Engineer.
Morton House Morton Lane, Beverley, North Humberside, HU17 9DD
Working out of Peterborough, Recruit Mint recruits for industrial, technical, commercial, and education jobs. They work with employers in Huntingdon, Ely and the surrounding area.
5 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TE
Integr8 Solutions Ltd are a specialist agency recruiting within the Construction Industry. Based in Manchester city centre and supplying nationwide we can cover any construction related temporary or permanent requirements. We offer all trades, labour, management and administration staff that all come fully vetted, with relevant tools and tickets. We are available 24/7, 365 days a week.
C1005 9 Owen Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 4UJ
TRAK Employment Solutions is a local talent firm that delivers qualified personnel to a wide range of employers in the Administrative, Driving, Industrial, Legal, Logistics, Professional, and Warehouse sectors. They cater to clients across Swindon and neighbouring areas. TRAK employment Solutions finds candidates for a wide variety of permanent and temporary roles. The agency also meets internship requirements.
Unit 5 Callenders, Paddington Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7YW
Owen Payne Recruitment Services deals primarily with the Industrial, Commercial and Technical sectors in the West Midlands and surrounding areas. Founded in 1999, the agency works with clients ranging from small businesses to large organisations. Through their offices in Wolverhampton and West Bromwich, they recruit for positions such as Marketing Manager, Stock Controller, Factory Operative, and FLT Driver.
290-292 Victoria House High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8EN
RecruitEasy is a Construction recruitment agency, founded in 2006, and based in Newton Abbot, Devon. The company places temporary and agency workers within the Building and Construction sectors. Other sectors that the agency recruits for include Warehousing, Logistics, Retail and Hospitality.
Templer House Scott Close, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1GJ
Apex Resources caters to the Construction and Industrial sectors. Founded in 2004, the agency works from their main office in Watford, and branches in London, Coventry, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Apex House, 1 Bridle Path, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1UE
Actu8 Group specialises in supplying talent to the Construction, Architecture, and Engineering sectors. They will recruit for roles such as Development Manager, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architectural Technician, Project Architect, and so on. They are based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
7 Riverside Studios, Amethyst Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE4 7YL
Kingsmen Recruitment, headquartered in London, puts forward construction labourers across the civil, infrastructure, commercial, residential and security industries. Talent they connect with includes traffic marshalls, operatives, drivers, security guards and carpenters. For some roles, they require licences from institutions like the Security Industry Authority. They hold Constructionline Gold and Safety Schemes in Procurement accreditations.
66 Cottall Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6HH
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Office 19, Basepoint Business Centre, Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3FG
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
2nd floor, 10 Bishops Square, Aldgate, London, E1 6EG
Founded in 2015, The Resolute Group specialises in the following market sectors: Utilities, Construction, IT & Digital, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business Operations, Rail/Rolling Stock, and Transportation. They also offer other services like contingency assignments, executive search & selection, volume and project campaigns, and headhunting services. The agency is based in Derby.
Storefirst Business Centre, Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8HY
ASA Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment company for 17 industries which include Engineering, Hospitality & Catering and IT. They handle different kinds of requirements such as permanent, contract and temporary placements, contingency staff, high quantity personnel, and hourly worker needs. They started in 1970 and have teams in Glasgow, Edinburgh and more.
60 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1BB
At Kairos RT we know you can't afford to waste time in the fast-moving world of the Construction industry. We understand that effective recruitment solutions need to be personalised and tailored to your specific needs. Our boutique nature means we can be accessible, transparent and collaborative.
Stirling House, Business Centre, Denny End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AB
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH
Tudor Employment Agency was founded in 1989 and provides permanent and temporary staff for the Commercial, Industrial and Technical sectors. Assisting both clients and candidates, they focus on placements in Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire and offer 24/7 service availability.
Suite 12, Telford Space Centre, Halesfield 8, Halesfield Business Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QN
Pay across the construction trade can vary, though most labourers start around £24,000, with site managers and surveyors earning between £40,000 and £60,000. Contractors often quote day rates, averaging £150 for skilled trades and £250 for supervisory roles. Agency fees usually reflect experience and project scale.
Many construction roles require a CSCS card, obtained after completing a relevant health and safety course. Skilled trades often hold NVQs or City & Guilds certificates in areas like bricklaying, carpentry, or electrical installation. Higher-level staff such as surveyors or engineers may need RICS or ICE membership.
Wages and demand fluctuate across the UK. London and the South East command higher pay due to project density and living costs. In the North and Midlands, infrastructure investment continues to support steady hiring, while coastal and rural projects often depend on seasonal or contract labour.
Employers often report shortages in skilled trades, particularly electricians, plumbers, and site engineers. Retaining qualified labour can be difficult when large contractors draw talent away with higher rates. Agencies specialising in construction recruitment help bridge these gaps, offering vetted workers at short notice.
Construction is open to a wide range of applicants, from apprentices to experienced professionals. Entry-level workers usually start as labourers or trainees and can progress through on-the-job training. Safety awareness, reliability, and physical fitness are key for most roles.
Common positions include site labourer, carpenter, electrician, groundworker, and machine operator. Progression can lead to supervisory or management roles such as foreman, site manager, or project manager. Office-based paths may include estimating, surveying, or design coordination.
Beyond the CSCS card, some roles require CPCS for plant operation or IPAF certification for powered access work. First aid and asbestos awareness courses are common requirements, and agencies often request up-to-date certificates before placing candidates on site.
The UK construction market remains one of the largest employment sectors, supported by ongoing housing, infrastructure, and energy projects. Skilled trades continue to be in short supply, keeping demand for recruitment agencies strong across both permanent and temporary placements.