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McGinley Support Services

McGinley Support Services, trading as MSS Infrastructure (MSSI), is a UK recruitment and workforce solutions partner dedicated to the infrastructure economy, supplying both site and office based talent across rail systems, civils, and related utilities. With more than four decades of continuous operation, the business builds and manages workforces for contractors, subcontractors, asset managers, and consultants on some of the largest national schemes, combining fast turnarounds, reliable fulfilment, and full compliance. MSSI delivers temporary, contract, and permanent hiring, underpinned by 24/7 responsiveness and a national footprint that enables short notice mobilisations and scalable programmes. The company maintains a large database of pre screened and compliant workers spanning trades, labour, supervision, technical, and management roles, supported by robust credentialing across card schemes that include CSCS, Sentinel, and CPCS, alongside wider coverage of CISRS, CSR, JIB, SNIJIB, SWQR, and TfL Track Safety Certificates. Its track record features long running partnerships in rail and civils, including labour supply and specialist services for HS2 delivery partners, frontline labour and High Output operations for Network Rail, E&P and S&T expertise, and complex urban infrastructure such as Tideway Central. MSSI also supports public sector resourcing and professional and technical talent pipelines on nationwide frameworks, reflecting its breadth from blue collar field teams to white collar project and engineering functions. A strong safety culture, investment in training, and a focus on equality, diversity and inclusion shape the companys approach, with initiatives such as dynamic drilling training to meet emerging geotechnical needs. Clients benefit from embedded account management, assured compliance, and consistent delivery through market cycles, while workers gain access to well paid, long term projects and upskilling that increases employability and earnings potential. By aligning speed, reliability, and convenience with proven infrastructure expertise, MSSI enables customers to meet deadlines, control risk, and deliver essential projects that power the UKs growth and decarbonisation agenda.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionDistributionPublic TransitOil & Gas

HQWatford, United Kingdom

Placing People

Placing People is an independent recruitment agency based in Bedford town centre with more than 25 years of continuous service to local employers and job seekers. The firm delivers Recruitment at its best through a hands on, responsive model that covers temporary and permanent hiring across industrial, logistics, trades, engineering, and support roles. As members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, they align their processes to the REC Code of Good Recruitment Practice, ensuring compliance, fairness, and clear communication throughout every assignment. Candidates benefit from a straightforward registration that verifies right to work documents, national insurance, and proof of address, along with reference checks covering a minimum of three years of employment history. Agency workers are supported with clear pay and holiday entitlements, access to a worker room for forms such as holiday requests, and an out of hours line for urgent issues, with team emails monitored 24-7 so communication does not stop at 5 pm. The Bedford team combines deep local market knowledge with practical experience placing high demand blue collar and technical talent, from housekeeping and laundry assistants in care environments to onsite drivers, forklift and handyman roles, plumbers working on council property portfolios, and field service engineers supporting industrial operations. Clients value the agency's quick turnaround on temp cover, flexible shift and weekend support, and the ability to scale for peak periods, while also trusting the team to run targeted searches for permanent hires who will stay and perform. Led by Managing Director Darren Kershaw, with financial and payroll oversight from Accounts Manager Carolyn Kershaw and day to day delivery by experienced consultants including Sonia Kaur Masciopinto, Joanna Fay, and Jasmine Ferguson, Placing People blends proven processes, local relationships, and attentive service to match the right people to the right roles across Bedfordshire and neighboring areas.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseRailroadTruckingWarehousing

HQBedford, United Kingdom

Parker Stanley Ltd

Parker Stanley Ltd is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to the construction and property development sector, combining more than 30 years of hands on experience building high performing teams across residential and mixed use projects. The firm focuses on the housing market in the South East of England, supporting main contractors and residential developers that range from family run businesses to large PLCs delivering schemes from large scale RC frame urban regeneration to luxury traditional build developments. Parker Stanley offers a full spectrum of talent solutions covering permanent recruitment on a contingent basis, executive search for senior leadership and hard to find specialists, and temporary staffing for short term and project based needs, supported by market mapping, benchmarking, and recruitment plan consultation. Its discipline coverage spans Production (Assistant Site Manager through Project Manager, Contracts Manager, and Construction Director), Commercial and Procurement (Assistant Quantity Surveyor to Buyer, Commercial Manager, and Commercial Director), Design and Technical (Architectural Technicians, micro drainage engineers, Technical Managers, and Technical Directors), Land and Development (Town Planners, Land Buyers, Pre Construction and Development Managers, and Land and Development Directors), Sales and Aftercare (Customer Service Advisors and Sales Negotiators through to Customer Care Managers, Sales Managers, and Sales and Marketing Directors), and Logistics and Trades (from tradespeople to Logistics Managers, Crane Operators, and Appointed Persons). Built on reputation and long term relationships, the team prioritizes honest, accountable, and consultative service, investing time to know the market and engage proactively with candidates so clients can access the right talent quickly and confidently. For jobseekers, Parker Stanley provides clear guidance, advocacy, and responsive support to help careers progress; for employers, it delivers diligent search, precise shortlists, and consistent follow through without aggressive sales tactics, enabling repeat partnerships founded on trust and results. Registered in England and Wales, Parker Stanley leverages deep sector knowledge and a focused mandate to deliver reliable outcomes across white collar, blue collar, and executive appointments in construction and property.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionInterior DesignConstruction & Skilled TradesEngineering

HQHemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Number 8 Group

Number 8 Resourcing Ltd, also known as Number 8 Group, is a UK-based labour supply and recruitment partner dedicated to delivering ethical, compliant, and socially responsible staffing solutions with a strong focus on construction and demolition. Built by professionals from the construction coal face rather than traditional recruiters, the business specializes in supplying competent temporary trades and labour and plant operatives to civil construction, demolition, residential development, and commercial fit-out projects across the UK. Its Trades and Labour team maintains a comprehensive database of subcontractors with verified, up-to-date qualifications and tickets, requires appropriate CSCS cards as a minimum, and actively supports industry upskilling through training pathways, including CCDO progression via its association with the NFDC (member since 2012) and engagement with the NDTG training group, with face fit testing available when needed. Number 8 extends beyond contingent labour by offering targeted permanent recruitment when clients need culture-aligned hires, and it mobilizes retail services and installation teams nationwide for electrical surveys and modifications, branding and signage rollouts, and shelving systems upgrades. The company also places contractors into a range of public sector frameworks and underpins engagements with reliable in-house payroll management to ensure confidence and compliance for all parties. A core pillar of the firm is responsible resourcing that opens doors for under-represented groups, including ex-offenders, military service leavers, women entering construction roles, and disabled workers, backed by genuine entry-level training and partnerships that enable sustainable career and personal development. Number 8 operates with a zero tolerance approach to immigration, tax, and employment law irregularities, clear communication, and a get it right first time mindset, promising realism over empty assurances. Typical roles supplied include general operatives, demolition operatives with demolition and asbestos awareness, plant operators across civil and demolition categories, crane and lifting trades, carpenters, bricklayers, ground workers, and slinger signallers. With strong connections to New Zealand, the company also facilitates overseas construction opportunities for suitable UK talent.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionEducation AdministrationFashion & ApparelFood & Beverage

HQWindsor, United Kingdom

Pioneer Selection

Pioneer Selection is a UK based specialist recruitment consultancy focused on engineering and manufacturing talent, supporting production led businesses that rely on highly skilled maintenance, reliability, and automation professionals to keep operations running safely and efficiently. The firm partners with organizations across sectors such as FMCG and food processing, consumer goods, packaging, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, automotive and aerospace supply chains, industrial machinery and capital equipment, and electrical and industrial automation. Its service portfolio spans permanent recruitment for hard to fill technical and supervisory roles, fast turnaround temporary and shift cover for planned or reactive maintenance needs, and flexible contract staffing for projects, shutdowns, and peak demand. Consultants at Pioneer Selection operate in vertical market teams that understand plant environments, shift patterns, OEE targets, CMMS driven workflows, and the competencies associated with multi skilled engineers, controls and instrumentation specialists, PLC and SCADA technicians, reliability and condition monitoring engineers, field service and installation engineers, and engineering leadership including maintenance managers and engineering managers. The company emphasizes rigorous candidate qualification, combining competency based interviews with technical screening aligned to electrical and mechanical fault finding, safety systems, and compliance. Clients benefit from a curated network of pre referenced engineers, transparent shortlists, and data informed search methods designed to reduce time to hire while improving first year retention. For contingent and project based needs, Pioneer Selection manages rapid mobilization, site inductions, PPE and HSE alignment, and right to work and IR35 compliant onboarding where applicable. Its approach balances speed with quality, maintaining clear communication with hiring teams and providing realistic market insight on salary, shifts, and talent availability by region. By aligning recruitment process design to factory realities and continuous improvement goals, Pioneer Selection helps clients minimize downtime, stabilize maintenance coverage, and build resilient engineering teams that can support throughput, quality, and safety targets over the long term.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationEngineering

HQBorehamwood, United Kingdom

Resourcing Group

RG Setsquare is a specialist recruitment partner focused on construction and property across the UK, connecting skilled professionals with organisations that build, operate, and maintain vital infrastructure and the built environment. As a trusted leader in these markets, the business delivers permanent, contract, and temporary staffing solutions across dedicated specialisms that include construction, civil engineering, facilities management, highways and infrastructure, social housing, and critical and non critical maintenance. Its live job portfolio features opportunities ranging from trades and labour and engineering and technical roles to construction management, surveying, cleaning and waste management, facilities, and responsive repairs, supporting both white collar and blue collar talent. RG Setsquare prioritises career progression, job security, and safety first compliance, embedding robust standards and governance in every assignment while championing construction with a conscience and social value. The firm also provides managed services to streamline hiring, working within service level frameworks, positioning employer value propositions competitively, and driving transparency across processes and timelines. Case studies illustrate consistent delivery: monthly fulfilment for a housing provider operating in 125 local authority areas, with 15 permanent placements between November 2020 and October 2021 and 70 percent retention; and a programme reshaping a social housing department in Greater Manchester that supplied eight temporary staff, including Housing Officers and ASB Officers, with several moving to fixed term or permanent contracts. Recent recognition as a Great Place to Work in 2025 reflects a people first culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to deliver for clients and candidates alike. RG Setsquare trades as Community Resourcing Limited and forms part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment, giving clients access to scale, compliance, and market reach while maintaining the hands on expertise of a dedicated construction and property talent partner.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionAirlines & AviationMaritimeRailroad

HQUnited Kingdom

Quanta Contracts

Quanta Contracts is a South East based construction and commercial recruitment business established in 2002 by its current management team, trusted by public and private sector clients for responsive, compliant, and value driven hiring. Headquartered in Bedford, the company supports projects nationwide with particular strength across the South of England including London, and by 2010 had grown to three offices covering the Midlands, South of England, and Wales. Quanta specialises in all aspects of temporary and permanent staff and labour resourcing and also delivers contract staffing to flex with project cycles and peak workloads. Its approach is people centric and relationship led, combining a network built over decades with an extensive database of 60,000 plus construction candidates to quickly match culture, skills, and site requirements. The firm holds ISO accreditation, REC membership, and SMAS certification, aligning its operations to robust quality, safety, and ethical standards. Clients benefit from a single point of contact model and fast access to vetted talent across site and office roles, from electricians and skilled trades through site managers, quantity surveyors, and commercial and legal specialists. Quanta has deep capability in commercial fit out work, which accounts for 62 percent of activity, and partners with Tier 1 contractors as well as regional developers and SME builders. Long term loyalty underscores performance, with 55 percent of commercial clients retained for over five years and 74 percent of residential clients for three years, and the business reports 350 percent growth in the seven years since the recession. With specialisms spanning Construction, Commercial and Legal, Real Estate and Property, and Engineering and Industrial, Quanta delivers permanent, contract, and temporary solutions that keep projects on program, on budget, and fully compliant while offering candidates a smooth, transparent process and consistent nationwide support.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationManagement Consulting

HQBedford, United Kingdom

Ripple

Ripple is a UK retail design and build specialist that creates unforgettable store experiences for retailers, showrooms, and trade merchants across the UK and beyond. Based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, the company brings strategy, design, in house manufacturing, and installation together under one roof to deliver cohesive, on brand environments that guide customer flow, elevate product engagement, and drive sales. With more than 40 years of experience and a 25,000 sq ft facility, Ripple manages the full lifecycle from discovery and measured site surveys through concept packs, renders, technical drawings, and materials boards, to prototyping, quality assurance, production schedules, and finish sign off, culminating in planned, safe, and efficient on site installation and handover. Their approach blends brand experience and customer psychology with practical build expertise, enabling scalable rollouts as well as one off flagship spaces for sectors including bathroom and kitchen retail, fashion and homeware, DIY and specialist suppliers, health and beauty, and trade counters. The team is trusted by global brands and agencies and has delivered for names such as B and Q, Boots, Dulux, Duracell, Laura Ashley, Majestic Wine, Microsoft, Next, Philips, Topps Tiles, Trespass, and Little Greene. Demonstrated outcomes include double digit lifts in revenue, footfall, and average transaction value when strategy led layouts and tactile displays are implemented. Ripple maintains rigorous standards with in house control of timelines and quality, supported by accreditations such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SafeContractor, alongside commitments to sustainable practices and Made in Britain manufacturing. Whether designing POP and POS fixtures, FSDUs and countertop displays, immersive showrooms, or full retail fit outs, Ripple provides a dependable single point of accountability so projects are delivered on budget, on time, every time.

SOW/ProjectsContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentFashion & ApparelFood & BeverageConsumer ElectronicsConstructionArchitectureInterior Design

HQOldham, United Kingdom

Shepherd Stubbs

Shepherd Stubbs is a UK recruitment agency established in 1988 that focuses on matching the right people to the right roles through a personal and proactive approach. Operating across Bedford, Biggleswade, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Kettering, London, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, St Neots and nationwide, the firm supports employers of all sizes with hiring needs from single key appointments to building out entire teams. The business specialises in permanent recruitment across multiple functions including Accounts, Administration, Customer Service, Education and Early Years, Engineering and Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Sales and Marketing, and also delivers executive search for senior and leadership positions. For clients, Shepherd Stubbs provides an end to end service that can include role scoping, market insight, targeted sourcing, screening and shortlisting, interview coordination, offer management and ongoing communication to ensure a smooth process built on quality, honesty and reliability. For candidates, the team offers practical guidance at every step of the job search, from curated vacancies and tailored introductions to interview preparation, CV tips and clear, constructive feedback. The firm works across office, technical and skilled roles, from engineering and field service positions to IT, HR, finance, sales and marketing, reflecting a breadth of sector knowledge and a commitment to culture fit as well as capability. Long standing client and candidate relationships, local market insight and national reach underpin the companys ability to move quickly while maintaining high standards. With more than three decades of recruitment experience, Shepherd Stubbs continues to provide straightforward, relationship led hiring solutions that help businesses grow and people progress in their careers.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom

HQBedford, United Kingdom

Right Contract Services

Right Contract Services (RCS) is a UK construction and logistics recruitment specialist established in 2008 to deliver quality over quantity and build long term partnerships grounded in integrity. Founded by experienced recruiters who started in 2001, the company supplies skilled and vetted workers on-site and on time across projects of all sizes, from small bespoke works to large, prestigious developments. RCS serves industrial installation, data centre, specialist refurbishment, shopfitting, commercial, and residential sectors, covering a wide range of blue collar and site-based white collar roles including electricians, electrical mates and improvers, plumbers, carpenters, steel fixers and erectors, welders, pipefitters, duct fitters, bricklayers, dry liners, painters and decorators, machine and IPAF operators, crane drivers and supervisors, slingers, groundworkers, scaffolders, security, traffic marshals, logistics supervisors, drivers (Class 1 and Class 2), labourers, as well as site managers, project managers, and contracts managers. Compliance is central to its model: every operative undergoes right to work checks prior to each placement, CSCS and ECS credentials are verified, and all qualifications are recorded and stored. Clients value a practical, hands-on service from senior leadership, transparent rates and availability, and a simple performance safeguard offering a half day assessment at no charge if a worker proves unsuitable. With more than 20,000 timesheets processed annually, a 95 percent worker reuse rate, and client relationships spanning 15+ years, RCS has supported notable programs including ARK Data Centre, multiple major film studios such as Longcross and Shepperton, Norman Shaw North within the Parliamentary Estate, the Mercedes F1 campus in Northampton, and high end refurbishments like Wentworth Golf Club. Operatives are paid weekly via vetted payroll partners using PAYE, umbrella, limited company, or self employed models as appropriate. As part of the RCS Group, sister company Pure Logistics plans and delivers construction logistics packages, extending the group capability from labour supply through to site logistics execution.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionPublic TransitAutomotiveAerospace

HQLittle Chalfont, United Kingdom

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