Employer Hiring Services for Construction Sites That Cannot Wait
Team Labourer Agency finds, checks, books and pays the labourers your site needs. One call gets you CSCS carded workers, groundworkers, banksmen or a full trades gang, without the job adverts, the interviews or the payroll.
Short of labour tomorrow?
Tell us the trade, how many, the postcode and start time. We will text back names and card details, usually within the hour.
Submit a Staff Request How Hiring Labour Works
What our employer hiring services actually cover
When you hire construction labourers through us, you are handing over the whole job of hiring. We find the worker, check their CSCS card and right to work, ring them the night before, get them through your gate, collect the timesheet and pay them on Friday.
Your part is a phone call and a signature on the timesheet. That is it.
Main contractors use us to plug gaps. Groundworks and drylining firms use us to grow a gang for a few weeks. Smaller builders use us because they do not have an HR person and do not want one. Different reasons, same result: the right people on site, on time.
Why hiring construction labour is so hard right now, and what we do about it
These are the issues site managers and directors raise with us most. Each one costs you time, money or both.
Labourers who do not show
One missing labourer can hold up a whole trade. We confirm every worker the evening before and again at first light, with a standby ready if someone drops out.
Job adverts that bring the wrong people
Post a labouring job online and you get hundreds of replies, most with no card and no site experience. We send you two or three who are ready to work.
Not enough skilled trades
CITB says the industry needs tens of thousands of extra workers a year. We stay in touch with our trades between jobs, so we know who is free before you need them.
Paperwork you do not have time for
CIS checks, holiday pay, pension enrolment, working time opt-outs. All of it sits with us, and all records are ready if your principal contractor asks to see them.
The risk of illegal working fines
Get a right to work check wrong and the penalty can be up to £60,000 per worker. We do the checks properly and keep copies on file for every person we supply.
Work that comes and goes
Weather, late drawings, a client who changes their mind. Book labour by the day or the week and change numbers as the programme moves.
Getting stuck with a poor worker
If someone is not up to the job, tell us within four hours and we replace them free. No arguments, no awkward calls.
Central London site access
Tight logistics, delivery slots and restricted working hours. We send workers who know how live city sites run and who arrive on public transport when parking is not an option.
Hiring permanent staff blind
Try a worker on site first. If they suit your team, take them on permanently after the qualifying period with no extra fee.
One invoice a week. We handle the rest.
Every worker we supply is paid by us. We verify CIS status with HMRC, take the right deduction, add holiday pay, enrol eligible workers in a pension and file the returns.
You sign off hours on the timesheet and get one clear invoice showing names, hours and rates. No separate bills, no chasing.
Construction staff you can hire through us
Temporary, temp to perm and permanent. Book one worker for a day or a full gang for a phase.
General & CSCS Labourers
Green card labourers for loading out, site clearance, materials handling and supporting trades.
Site Labourers & Cleaners
Daily site upkeep, welfare cleaning, waste segregation, builders cleans and sparkle cleans before handover.
Groundworkers
Foundations, drainage, kerbing, concrete work and utility trenches on housing, commercial and civils jobs.
Skilled Tradespeople
Blue card carpenters, bricklayers, plasterers, painters and decorators, electricians and mates.
Banksmen & Operators
Banksmen, slinger signallers, forklift and telehandler operators with current CPCS or NPORS cards.
Site Supervisors
SSSTS and SMSTS supervisors and foremen to run labour gangs and keep health and safety on track.
From your call to workers at the gate
Send your requirements
Call 020 3086 8984 or book online with the roles, numbers, start date and site location.
We match the workers
We pick people by skills, cards, how far they live from site and whether they are free.
Confirm and brief
You get names and card details. Workers get the address, start time, PPE list and induction details.
On site and working
They arrive with ID, CSCS card and PPE. We call you on day one to check all is well.
Construction hiring facts every employer should know
Useful figures for workforce planning. You are welcome to quote or link to these tables.
Table 1: UK construction labour shortage
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Extra construction workers needed per year, 2026 to 2030 | 41,200 | CITB Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30 |
| Extra workers needed over the five years | About 206,000 | CITB |
| UK construction workforce, 2025 estimate | 2,606,380 | CITB |
| Forecast workforce by 2030 | 2,681,800 | CITB |
| Construction vacancies, three months to July 2026 | Around 31,000 | ONS vacancy data |
| Why the gap persists | Too few joining, too many leaving | CITB |
Table 2: Construction labour pay rates, November 2026
Indicative hourly pay to the worker. Includes holiday pay accrual. Ask us for a charge rate quote for your site.
| Role | Card needed | London | Manchester / Glasgow / Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| General labourer | CSCS green | £13.50 - £15.00 | £12.75 - £13.75 |
| Site cleaner | CSCS green (preferred) | £13.00 - £14.00 | £12.71 - £13.25 |
| Skilled labourer | CSCS green / blue | £15.00 - £16.75 | £13.50 - £15.00 |
| Banksman | CSCS, CPCS / NPORS | £15.00 - £16.50 | £13.75 - £15.00 |
| Groundworker | CSCS, NVQ 2 | £16.50 - £18.50 | £15.00 - £17.00 |
| Telehandler operator | CPCS / NPORS A17 | £19.00 - £21.00 | £17.00 - £19.00 |
| Carpenter | CSCS blue | £22.00 - £25.00 | £19.00 - £22.00 |
| Site supervisor | SSSTS / SMSTS | £22.00 - £26.00 | £19.00 - £23.00 |
Table 3: Hiring direct vs using our employer hiring services
| Task | Hiring direct | With Team Labourer Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and sifting CVs | You | Us |
| CSCS and ticket checks | You | Us |
| Right to work checks and records | You | Us |
| CIS, PAYE, holiday pay, pension | You | Us |
| Cover for sickness or no-shows | You find someone | We send a replacement |
| Reducing numbers when work slows | Notice periods and redundancy rules | Change the booking |
| Time to first day on site | Often 2 to 4 weeks | Same day to 48 hours |
A construction agency near me? We cover every major UK city
We are based in Ilford, East London, with workers registered right across the country. Whether your site is in Zone 1, on the M25 or in Glasgow city centre, we can usually help.
Up north? See temporary construction labourers in Manchester and general labourer jobs in Glasgow.
Where our labourers work
Residential
New-build homes, flats, extensions, basements and refurbishments.
Commercial & Fit-Out
Offices, shops and hotels, including night and weekend shifts.
Infrastructure & Civils
Roads, rail, utilities and drainage schemes.
Industrial & Warehousing
Distribution centres and factory builds, plus warehouse operatives.
Demolition & Clearance
Strip-outs, site clearance and waste segregation.
Events & Temporary Builds
Festival builds, exhibition stands and marquee crews.
Looking for labouring work? Start next week
Register once and we will call you whenever work comes up near you. Day work, a few weeks on one site or a long contract that could turn permanent. You choose.
We pay every Friday, we tell you the real rate before you start, and we answer the phone if something goes wrong on site.
Latest construction jobs in London and across the UK
Call 020 3086 8984 and quote the job title, or apply online.
| Job title | Location | Pay | Type | Posted | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCS Labourer | Whitechapel, E1 | £14.25/hr | Temp | 4 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Site Cleaner | Barking, IG11 | £13.25/hr | Temp | 4 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Banksman / Vehicle Marshal | Stratford, E20 | £15.50/hr | Temp | 3 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Groundworker | Dagenham, RM10 | £17.25/hr | Temp | 3 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Skilled Labourer | Ilford, IG1 | £15.75/hr | Temp to Perm | 2 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Painter & Decorator | Islington, N1 | £19.50/hr | Contract | 2 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Electrician's Mate | Canary Wharf, E14 | £16.00/hr | Temp | 1 Nov 2026 | Apply |
| Forklift Operator (Counterbalance) | Dartford, DA1 | £14.50/hr | Temp | 31 Oct 2026 | Apply |
| Temporary Construction Labourer | Manchester, M1 | £13.50/hr | Temp | 31 Oct 2026 | Apply |
| General Labourer | Glasgow, G2 | £13.25/hr | Temp | 30 Oct 2026 | Apply |
Free tools for hiring construction labour
Print them, share them with your site team or link to them from your own website.
How much notice to give, by role
Book with this much notice for the best choice of workers
| Role | Notice |
|---|---|
| General labourer | Same day (call before 2pm) |
| Site cleaner | Same day to 24 hours |
| Banksman | 24 hours |
| Groundworker | 24 to 48 hours |
| Skilled trades | 48 hours |
| Gang of 10 or more | 3 to 5 working days |
Construction labourer PPE checklist
What to wear and carry on most UK sites
CSCS card levels at a glance
Match the card to the role you are booking
| Card | Who holds it |
|---|---|
| Green | Labourers |
| Red | Apprentices and trainees |
| Blue | Skilled workers, NVQ Level 2 |
| Gold | Advanced craft and supervisors |
| Black | Managers |
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Why construction companies keep coming back
24-hour response guarantee
Standard labouring roles in London are often filled the same day.
Free replacement
Not happy in the first four hours? We swap the worker at no cost.
Clear pricing
One rate per role, agreed upfront. No admin charges added later.
1,000+ vetted workers
Labourers, trades and operators at every skill level.
One account manager
Regular clients deal with the same person who knows their sites.
Temp to perm, no extra fee
Keep a good worker after the qualifying period at no further cost.
Construction recruitment agency in Greater London
Our office is on Ilford High Road, a few minutes on foot from Ilford station. Labourers can call in to register and employers are welcome to visit.
344-348 High Road, Ilford IG1 1QP, Greater London, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3086 8984
Email: info@labourer.agency
Web: labourer.agency
Questions about hiring construction labourers
What are employer hiring services in construction?
They cover everything between needing a worker and that worker being paid. We find labourers and trades, check their cards and right to work, get them to your site, collect timesheets and pay them. You approve hours and pay one invoice.
How fast can I hire a construction labourer?
CSCS general labourers in London are often on site the same day if you call before 2pm. Skilled trades, plant operators and bigger gangs usually need 24 to 48 hours.
Do your labourers have CSCS cards?
Yes. Every worker holds a CSCS card for their level and we check it before they are booked. We also track CPCS, NPORS, IPAF, PASMA, SSSTS and SMSTS tickets and their expiry dates.
Who handles CIS, PAYE and holiday pay?
We do. We verify CIS status with HMRC, apply the correct deduction, pay weekly, accrue holiday pay and deal with pension auto-enrolment. You get one weekly invoice.
What happens if a worker is not good enough?
Tell us within the first four hours and we will send a replacement at no extra cost.
Do you hire construction staff outside London?
Yes. Our main base is Ilford in Greater London, and we also supply labourers and trades to sites in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Cardiff and other major UK cities.
Can I keep a temporary labourer permanently?
Yes. After the qualifying period, usually 12 weeks, you can move a worker onto your own payroll with no extra recruitment fee.
How do I register for labouring work?
Register on our website or call 020 3086 8984. You will need your CSCS card, right to work documents, proof of address, National Insurance number and bank details.
Is there a construction agency near me in Ilford?
Yes. Team Labourer Agency is at 344-348 High Road, Ilford IG1 1QP, close to Ilford station. Workers and employers are welcome to call in.
Ready to hire reliable construction labourers?
Call our team now. Same-day starts across London, with workers available in major cities across the UK.
Team Labourer Agency provides employer hiring services for construction, supplying CSCS labourers, trades and site staff across London and the UK.