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Focused Construction

Focused Construction is a UK recruitment partner dedicated to delivering bespoke labour solutions for the construction industry, connecting employers and jobseekers through a straightforward platform that features Search Jobs, Jobseekers, Employers, and Sign In sections. Operating across a wide network of locations nationwide, the agency supplies qualified trades and site professionals for projects that range from short term cover to longer phased builds and permanent team hires. Its core talent pool includes electricians, plumbers and pipe fitters, joiners and carpenters, painters and decorators, plasterers, groundworks labourers, steel fixers, skilled labourers, foremen, site engineers, and site management personnel. Reflecting the real demands of active job sites, Focused Construction supports roles spanning CSCS labourers, bricklayers, dryliners, tilers, scaffolders, setting out engineers, quantity surveyors, and construction managers, as well as plant and equipment specialists such as 180 and 360 operators, rollers, and loaders. Clients gain access to vetted professionals aligned to site requirements, timeframes, and safety expectations across civil groundworks and utilities, residential developments, commercial builds, refurbishments, and fit out programs. For candidates, the agency provides transparent job listings, simple registration, and a steady stream of opportunities that cover entry level to experienced trades and supervisory positions, helping them secure consistent on site work with reputable contractors. Employers benefit from responsive communication focused on start dates, shift coverage, and project milestones, along with a consultative approach that prioritizes reliability and role fit so that crews arrive prepared and projects stay on schedule. By concentrating exclusively on construction, Focused Construction brings market knowledge about skills availability, regional demand, and certification requirements that matter most to contractors and developers, building a practical, hands on recruitment partnership grounded in the realities of the job site and the career goals of the people who keep it moving.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesGeneralist - blue collar professionals

HQLiverpool, United Kingdom

Engineering Connect Ltd

Engineering Connect Ltd is a UK based recruitment agency dedicated to technical staffing across the engineering sector, combining genuine industry knowledge with rigorous search capability to deliver candidates who fit both role requirements and operating environments. Positioned as technical staffing specialists, the firm works on a headhunting basis to secure hard to find talent for permanent placements and fixed term contract roles, leveraging innovative search parameters, targeted advertising, and a curated database of registered CVs. Its recruiters come from engineering and recruitment backgrounds, enabling them to assess skills, qualifications, and practical experience with accuracy and to present only shortlisted professionals who are ready to add value. Engineering Connect supports employers ranging from distributors and manufacturers to multi site industrial operations in the UK and, where required, across Europe, with a streamlined process that saves time and money through careful role scoping, candidate mapping, and thorough screening. Typical mandates span field service, electrical and mechanical design, CNC and machining, assembly and fitting, HSEQ and compliance, scheduling and coordination, and associated technical office functions such as CAD and project support, as well as selected business support roles embedded in engineering environments. For candidates, Engineering Connect provides access to a live job search and the option to register a CV in confidence, with consultants actively creating opportunities aligned to individual goals. For employers, the agency offers a responsive vacancy submission workflow and consultative updates throughout each search. Known for honesty, transparency, and a technical approach, Engineering Connect focuses on building long term partnerships and delivering consistent outcomes through precise sourcing, detailed evaluation, and close stakeholder collaboration.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQUnited Kingdom

Dark Horse Recruitment

Dark Horse Recruitment is a specialist construction recruitment agency serving employers and workers across the South West of England from its base in Newton Abbot. With more than 30 years of collective industry experience, the team provides a proactive, honest and highly responsive service tailored to site needs and project timelines. The company focuses on four core sectors: Trades and Labour, Construction and Civils, Highways and Traffic Management, and Agricultural Works. Whether clients require additional tradespeople and laborers to scale a project, civil engineering support integral to complex builds, experienced traffic management technicians to keep roadworks safe and compliant, or reliable agricultural workers to assist with seasonal peaks, Dark Horse Recruitment sources and supplies vetted staff who are ready to deliver. The agency partners closely with site managers and operations leaders, offering rapid short notice cover, planned workforce ramp ups, and permanent hiring solutions. For workers, the registration process is efficient, easy and informative, and the agency is known for clear communication and dependable weekly pay, as reflected in testimonials that highlight attentive support and on time payroll. Employers value the straightforward brief to shortlist process, where consultants listen carefully to role requirements and present only suitable candidates. Dark Horse Recruitment supports assignments across the South West and maintains relevant construction standards and credentials, aligning with the expectations of contractors and infrastructure providers. In addition to day to day hiring, clients can submit vacancies online, and candidates can be referred through a simple scheme that rewards successful introductions. Bringing together local market knowledge, safety conscious sector understanding and a commitment to reliability, Dark Horse Recruitment acts as a trusted partner for building, highways and agricultural projects that depend on the right people at the right time.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQNewton Abbot, United Kingdom

Focusmed24

Focusmed24 Ltd is a UK based recruitment agency with a dual sector focus on healthcare and construction, delivering vetted professionals to clients nationwide. Established in 2008 by professionals with clinical backgrounds, the company combines deep sector knowledge with a practical, service led approach to staffing. In healthcare, Focusmed24 supplies registered nurses across general and specialist wards, theatre staff including ODPs, anaesthetics, scrub and recovery, and a broad range of AHP and HSS roles such as physiotherapists, radiographers, paramedics, biomedical scientists and clinical support workers. In construction, the business partners with contractors, developers and project managers to provide reliable site operatives and general labour, skilled tradespeople, site technicians and engineers, supervisors and project support staff for projects ranging from residential builds to large scale civil engineering and infrastructure. The firm also supports niche requirements spanning geotechnical, laboratory testing, site testing, environmental testing, engineering, quality management and admin, enabling clients to cover short notice gaps as well as longer term needs. Focusmed24 emphasizes a seamless onboarding experience, from fast response to role scoping through to rigorous compliance checks, including right to work, DBS and reference verification for clinical roles, mandatory training and immunisations where required, and safety, certification and PPE standards for construction assignments. Candidates value flexible shifts, clear communication and dependable weekly pay, while clients benefit from a single point of contact, proactive updates and dependable cover delivered on demand, on time, every time. With headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex, Focusmed24 operates across the UK and partners with NHS trusts, private hospitals and clinics, and construction firms. Its commitment to good practice is reflected by recognition badges visible on its site, including NHS Workforce Alliance, HealthTrust Europe, REC, JobsAware, Cyber Essentials and Professional Passport, reinforcing a culture of compliance, governance and quality.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQChelmsford, United Kingdom

HB People

HB People is a recruitment and HR consultancy based in Burscough, Lancashire, partnering with SMEs and growth businesses across the UK to solve talent and people challenges in a practical, agile way. Specialising in engineering, construction, industrial, and corporate functions, the team focuses primarily on permanent hiring and delivers retained headhunting for niche and leadership roles as well as scalable RPO solutions for high volume hiring of operatives and admin staff. As an award winning specialist, HB People embeds alongside in house teams, combining on site and remote support, modern tools, and market insight to accelerate hiring and strengthen people operations. Beyond recruitment, the firm provides end to end HR support, including HR audits, contracts and policies, staff handbooks, pay and reward benchmarking, HR technology implementation, induction and onboarding, and skills based training. They also develop people managers in HR and recruitment to build internal capability that lasts. With experience spanning renewable energy, retail, and business support in addition to core industrial and technical markets, HB People prioritises speed, shortlist accuracy, and a frictionless candidate experience to help employers attract, select, and retain the right talent. Led by FCIPD qualified director Amanda Hesketh, the business brings a straightforward, collaborative style grounded in clear communication, honest feedback, and measurable results. Values of being open, knowledgeable, curious, and easy to do business with shape every engagement, whether delivering a one off project or operating on a retained basis as an extension of the internal HR and talent function. HB People is also committed to inclusion and neurodiversity advocacy, engaging with local schools and partners to create meaningful work experience opportunities. From defining a hiring plan to executing targeted headhunt campaigns or standing up an HR framework, HB People helps clients create their future one person at a time.

Permanent RecruitmentRPOExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseArchitectureInterior DesignOil & Gas

HQBurscough, United Kingdom

Hirecracker

Based in Chester, Hirecracker is an award winning, multi sector recruitment partner that helps organizations hire smarter across the UK and internationally. Born out of the award winning Searchability group and now 100 percent employee owned, the firm brings a brand led, data informed approach that blends hands on recruitment delivery with employer branding, DE&I consultancy, and events to engage talent across competitive markets. Hirecracker supports needs from a single critical hire through to high volume recruitment campaigns, underpinned by AI, tech and insight tools that improve reach, speed, and candidate experience. The business operates dedicated sector teams, including Military, which connects veterans, service leavers and the wider forces community with civilian careers; Operations, covering business operations, HR and office support; Education, delivering permanent, supply and support staff for schools and education providers; Sales, placing revenue generators across industry verticals; Finance, recruiting core accounting and financial professionals; and Planning, focused on built environment and town planning roles. Clients benefit from flexible engagement models, including traditional permanent search, supply and interim solutions, and embedded Talent as a Service options that scale with demand. Candidates can access job search, CV submission and interview preparation resources, with consultants offering practical guidance at every step. With 5 star reviews from both clients and candidates and case studies that span energy, utilities and other sectors, Hirecracker is trusted to deliver measurable outcomes, improve employer brand visibility, and reduce time to hire. The company serves employers across the public and private sectors from its UK headquarters, with aligned teams supporting sister sites in the USA, Australia and the UAE, and is committed to ethical, transparent processes backed by modern technology and a people first culture.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingRPOHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationCommercial Real EstateConstructionArchitecture

HQChester, United Kingdom

JMT Engineering

JMT Engineering is a fabrication and engineering contractor based in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, serving domestic through industrial clients with turnkey delivery from design to installation. The company provides coded welding and emergency on site weld repair 24 hours a day, covering MIG, TIG, and MMA processes across mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, chromoly, and flux core applications. Its specialist fabrication capability includes hotwell and chemical storage tanks, industrial platforms, walkways and ladders, frame building, precast concrete moulds, pipework, and comprehensive insulation and cladding. JMT Engineering is certified to BS EN 1090-1 Execution Class 2, enabling the production of structural steelwork up to 15 stories, and operates under rigorous factory production control with all welding procedures and certifications maintained on file. From an initial site visit the team can project manage, design, fabricate, and install, working alongside chartered structural engineers to ensure compliance, quality, and safety. The company manufactures hotwell, coldwell, and chemical storage tanks tailored to boiler house and process needs, with options that include stainless steel or mild steel construction, flanged or screwed connections positioned to suit, insulation and cladding, internal or external bracing, optional manway positioning, supporting steel stands to create space for water softening, and integrated access ladders and platforms. Tanks can be supplied as rectangular or cylindrical units to meet space and performance requirements, supporting energy efficiency and uptime by maintaining correct temperatures and dosing within boiler systems. With an overhead crane equipped facility in Annan and a track record across industrial sites and food and beverage environments, JMT Engineering combines responsive field support with precision shop fabrication to deliver durable, compliant, and cost effective steelwork and process solutions throughout the region.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQAnnan, United Kingdom

Integra People

Integra People is a UK based recruitment business that delivers temporary, contract, and permanent talent to organizations that build, manufacture, maintain, and care. The firm operates across construction and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical, utilities and infrastructure, manufacturing and industrial, healthcare and social care, education, technology, and supporting corporate functions. Its consultants combine deep sector knowledge with fast, practical delivery, drawing on curated talent pools of vetted trades and labor, qualified engineers and technicians, supervisors and site managers, nurses and care professionals, and classroom staff. Every placement is supported by robust compliance, including right to work checks, references, qualifications and tickets such as CSCS or CPCS, and role specific vetting like DBS for safeguarding sensitive environments. Clients rely on Integra People to mobilize single specialists and full crews at pace, align resources to project milestones and shift patterns, and keep pay and bill accurate through streamlined onboarding, timesheet technology, and responsive account management. For permanent hiring, the company runs targeted campaigns that blend advertising, database search, and direct headhunting to deliver shortlists that reduce time to hire and improve retention. For contingent programs, it provides scalable, 24 7 cover and clear service level reporting so operations remain staffed through peaks, outages, or seasonal demand. Candidates benefit from transparent role briefs, prompt feedback, and access to roles ranging from entry level and apprenticeships to supervisory, professional, and management opportunities, with guidance on upskilling and certifications that enhance career progression. Known for reliability, safety focus, and straight talking service, Integra People builds long term partnerships with housebuilders and civil contractors, M and E specialists, OEMs and their tiered suppliers, NHS and private providers, schools and academies, and growing SMEs nationwide, helping each client secure dependable people exactly when and where they are needed.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionIndustrial AutomationHospital & Health Care (Nursing)Physicians

HQWarrington, United Kingdom

KPI Rail & Infrastructure

KPI Rail & Infrastructure is positioned as a specialist talent partner focused on the rail and broader infrastructure markets, supporting organizations that design, build, operate, and maintain critical transport and civil assets. With an emphasis on safety, compliance, and delivery certainty, the company aligns recruitment strategies to the unique demands of large capital programs and live operational environments where schedule, competency, and assurance are paramount. Its services span permanent recruitment for core leadership and technical roles, contract staffing for program ramp ups and specialist packages, and temporary workforce solutions to meet short term site needs and surge demands. Typical hiring coverage extends across rail systems and infrastructure disciplines, including track, civils, bridges, stations, earthworks, utilities, drainage, electrification and power, overhead line equipment, signaling and telecoms, rolling stock maintenance, depot engineering, and operations and maintenance. On the project and commercial side, the firm addresses planning, project controls, cost and commercial management, procurement and supply chain, health and safety, quality, document control, and site administration. In engineering and digital delivery, it supports design management, BIM and information management, CAD and REVIT technicians, systems integration, and assurance. Adjacent infrastructure domains such as highways, structures, water and wastewater, and energy connections are also recognized as part of the talent ecosystem that frequently overlaps with rail programs. Clients typically include principal contractors, specialist subcontractors, consulting engineers, OEMs and systems integrators, rail operators and maintainers, and public sector delivery bodies that require vetted, compliant, and mobilization ready professionals. Candidates value a consultative approach that balances career progression with project exposure, site safety, and stability, while clients benefit from market mapping, targeted search, and agile resourcing that reduces time to hire and improves project throughput. By combining sector focus with practical delivery know how, KPI Rail & Infrastructure aims to provide dependable, responsive recruitment that keeps critical infrastructure moving.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingTemporary StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationInterior DesignAutomotiveAerospace

HQOldham, United Kingdom

Merit Engineering

Merit Engineering Ltd is a family-run steel fabrication and mechanical engineering company based in Swansea, South Wales, delivering bespoke fabrication, on-site installation, and turnkey project solutions since 1992. Founded by Mr. Kevin Alford, the business has grown over three decades into a trusted partner for industrial, commercial, and private clients across the UK. Its multi-skilled team covers sheet metal work, welding, structural steelwork, steel erecting, and mechanical installations, combining time-served craftsmanship with modern techniques to achieve precision, durability, and safety on every job. From one-off prototypes to volume manufacture, the in-house workshop routinely works with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, producing custom components and assemblies that meet demanding specifications and timelines. On site, the company executes mechanical system and production line installations, shutdown and downtime works, remedial and reactive repairs, and planned maintenance, coordinating closely with client stakeholders to minimize disruption and deliver to critical windows. Complementary capabilities include balcony and mezzanine floor installations, security fencing and automatic gates, and comprehensive on-site surveys and fit-outs, enabling Merit Engineering to take responsibility from design input and fabrication through to installation and handover. The team prides itself on responsiveness, attention to detail, and a relationship-led approach that prioritizes long-term value as much as immediate delivery. Trusted by organizations such as Equans and other leading brands, and aligned to recognized safety standards, Merit Engineering is structured to mobilize quickly, resource complex briefs, and uphold stringent quality and compliance requirements in fast-moving environments. Whether a complex structural package, precision sheet metal requirement, or a turnkey mechanical install, the company provides a reliable, quality-driven service that consistently meets or exceeds expectations.

SOW/ProjectsMSPPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstruction

HQSwansea, United Kingdom

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