The UK construction sector continues to face persistent skills shortages across trades, site operatives, labourers, civils teams and temporary project staff. As demand for new infrastructure, housing, refurbishments and maintenance grows, many contractors rely on specialist construction labour supply companies and construction labour supply agencies to keep projects moving.
From multi-trade gangs and general labourers to certified civils operatives and finishing trades, labour supply companies play a key role in supporting site productivity, safety and compliance – especially during periods of fluctuating demand.
This independent Top 20 list highlights companies supplying:
- skilled trades
- general labourers
- civils and groundworks operatives
- shuttering carpenters, steel fixers and concrete workers
- demolition and strip-out labour
- finishing trades and site operatives
- temporary and project-based labour
It reflects the 2025 labour market landscape and acts as a practical reference for contractors, project managers and site teams looking for reliable construction labour supply partners and labour supply agencies.
Top Construction Labour Supply Companies & Labour Supply Agencies (2025)
1. Daniel Owen Ltd
A major UK labour supply partner providing skilled trades, general labourers, civils operatives and site staff. Well established across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
2. Hays Trades & Labour
One of the largest labour recruiters in the UK, supplying temporary and long-term tradespeople and labourers for projects nationwide.
3. Setsquare Recruitment
Strong regional presence supplying trades, labourers and specialist civils operatives across refurbishment, housing and infrastructure schemes.
4. PSR Solutions
Provides both skilled trades and site labour, supporting contractors on commercial fit-out, residential developments, education and public-sector frameworks.
5. McGinley Support Services
A civils and infrastructure-focused labour provider supplying rail, highways, utilities and earthworks personnel.
6. One Way
Well-known construction and civils labour supplier providing trades, labourers, plant operatives and specialist site teams.
7. Fawkes & Reece Trades
Focused on trades and labour in construction and housing, supplying skilled teams and general operatives to regional contractors and housebuilders.
8. Thorn Baker Construction
Provides trades, general labour and site operatives across major projects, housebuilding and refurbishment programmes.
9. Approach Personnel
Supplies site labour, tradespeople and supervisory staff across construction, shopfitting, interiors and fit-out projects.
10. Randstad Construction Trades
Operates nationwide, supplying skilled trades, finishing teams, general labourers and site support staff for short and long-term assignments.
11. 3D Personnel
Strong across civils, construction and labouring roles, supplying operatives to regional and national contractors.
12. Sphere Solutions
Construction labour supplier with a strong regional footprint across Wales and the South West, supporting main contractors and local builders.
13. Grafters Recruit
Provides labourers, tradespeople and civils operatives for residential and commercial schemes, with a focus on reliability and repeat business.
14. The Shore Group
Supplies labour, trades and electrical teams across retail, commercial and construction projects, often on fast-track programmes.
15. Vital Human Resources
Infrastructure-focused labour supplier delivering operatives across rail, highways, utilities and energy projects.
16. O’Neill & Brennan
Their trades & labour division supports national contractors with multi-trade gangs, labourers, forklift drivers and traffic marshals.
17. Constructive Resources
Supplies skilled tradespeople and general labour to small builders, regional contractors and civils firms throughout the UK.
18. Linear Recruitment
Provides labourers, trades and civils operatives across construction, housing and infrastructure, supporting both main and subcontractors.
19. Site Operative Solutions (SOS)
Niche supplier focused on site operatives, general labourers and specialist civils teams on infrastructure and construction schemes.
20. Skilled Careers
A growing specialist supplying trades, labourers and technical professionals to construction, M&E and engineering sectors.
Note: Inclusion in this list is not an endorsement and the ordering is not a ranking. Always carry out your own due diligence when appointing a labour supply partner.
Why Labour-Heavy Projects Need Reliable Site Welfare
Labour-supply driven projects often begin quickly, operate in short bursts, or take place on sites where no permanent facilities are available, including:
- refurbishments and extensions
- civils and groundwork packages
- strip-out and demolition works
- shopfitting and fast-turnaround projects
- social housing upgrades and void works
- reactive maintenance and emergency repair teams
Under HSE welfare regulations for construction, contractors must provide adequate toilets, washing facilities and rest areas for anyone working on site.
Because labour numbers and locations can change quickly, many contractors rely on temporary provision such as portable site toilets and compact welfare setups to stay compliant and keep operatives working safely.
Across the construction sector, infrastructure and civils projects and facilities and estate management programmes, euroloo supports labour-heavy projects by providing:
- fast delivery of portable site toilets to active sites nationwide
- reliable weekly servicing to keep facilities usable on longer-running jobs
- flexible hire periods ideal for short-duration labour packages
- support for multi-trade and rotating labour teams where headcount fluctuates
- modern, low-emission welfare units via the ecowelfare solar-powered welfare range for larger or longer-term projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a construction labour supply company?
A construction labour supply company provides skilled tradespeople, general labourers and site operatives to contractors on a temporary, project-based or long-term basis, helping to cover peaks in demand or fill skills gaps.
What is a construction labour supply agency?
A construction labour supply agency works in a similar way but is often more closely aligned with recruitment and staffing, acting as an intermediary between workers and contractors. Many labour supply agencies specialise in supplying trades and labour solely to construction and civils projects.
Why is there a construction labour shortage in the UK?
The labour shortage is driven by an ageing workforce, fewer new entrants, strong demand across housing and infrastructure, and increased competition for skilled trades. Many contractors now depend on labour supply specialists and agencies to keep projects staffed.
Do labour supply companies cover both skilled and general labour?
Yes. Most construction labour supply companies and agencies offer a mix of skilled trades (such as carpenters, bricklayers and electricians) alongside general labourers, civils operatives and site support staff.
Do labour-heavy sites need portable toilets?
Yes. Temporary sites, refurb jobs, civils works and short-duration labour packages typically begin before permanent facilities are available. Portable site toilets and basic welfare are usually required to comply with HSE construction welfare rules and to keep operatives working safely.
How do contractors choose a labour supply company or agency?
Contractors tend to look at reliability, the availability and quality of operatives, safety record, regional coverage, responsiveness and experience with similar project types. Many work with a small number of trusted labour supply partners over time.
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