Skilled Trades & Labour

Central to our business operations is a strong focus on Mechanical and Electrical Trades and Labour. Our recruitment teams are equipped with specialised knowledge in their respective domains, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the local transient workforce, ongoing projects, and market conditions. This ensures a precise and efficient approach to our recruitment efforts

Skilled trades and labour roles we often supply include:

Chargehands

Electricians

Electrical Testers

Pipefitters

Plumbers

Welders

Duct Fitters

Laggers

Associated Trade Improvers and Mates

Logistics Managers

Mechanical and Electrical Stores Managers

Lifting Supervisors

Crane Operators 

Slingers

Crane Operators

Plant Operators

Alongside the above, we are also able to provide associated skilled & unskilled labourers, and numerous other construction trades.

Active jobs

Plumber & Pipefitter

Swindon
Wiltshire
Up to £26.00 per hour
Plumber & Pipefitter required in Swindon.

Cleaner

Witham
Essex
Up to £15.00 per hour
Cleaner required for a 2-week holiday cover contract in Witham, Essex. Work 5 evenings a week, due to location, must drive.

Electrical Mates / Electrical Improvers

Bristol
Bristol
Negotiable
Electrical mates required for nights in Bristol

Electrician

Smethwick
West Midlands
Negotiable
Electrician required for work in Smethwick (B66)

Duct Fitter / Duct Mate

North London
London
£19.00 - £26.00 per hour
Duct Pairs, Mates, & Fitters required in Brent Cross, NW2! - ASAP Start

Electrician

Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
£24.0 - £26.00 per hour
Upcoming Requirement for Electricians in Edinburgh - Mid-July Start

Electrical Improver

Salford
Greater Manchester
Up to £24.00 per hour
Electrical Improver required for a new project in Salford, M5.

Electrician

Salford
Greater Manchester
Up to £24.00 per hour
Electrician required for a new project in Salford, M5.

Meet our Skilled Trades & Labour Team

Andy Brooks

Andy Brooks

Director/Owner
Careena Dabbs

Careena Dabbs

Director/Owner
Ralph Preston

Ralph Preston

Director/Owner
Davinia Farr

Davinia Farr

Director/Owner
Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Director/Owner
Hayley Laurance

Hayley Laurance

Account Manager | Construction & Building Services
Kerrie Letchford

Kerrie Letchford

Recruitment Administrator
Emma Thomas

Emma Thomas

Recruitment Administrator
Courtney Roye

Courtney Roye

Consultant |  Construction & Building Services
Jess Lewis

Jess Lewis

Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary

Hannah Cleary

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes

Shauna Hughes

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Louise Talbot

Louise Talbot

Resourcer

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Easter 2025 - Timesheets

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