Rail workforce on a live track project

Reliable workforce supply for live projects

Solution backs contractors across construction, fit out, M&E, rail and civils with experienced contract workers who are properly checked and ready for site.

The division is built around the realities of live project delivery. When labour is needed quickly, clients need more than availability. They need confidence that the person will turn up and can do the job expected of them.

Experience
25+
Years of sector experience within the division lead
Reach
3,500+
Approximate reach across two electrician WhatsApp communities
Partnership
10+
Years of established client relationships

The Trades & Labour hiring challenge

Trades and labour recruitment has one chief measurement of success: dependability.

Clients need workers who will turn up, hold the right tickets and understand the environment they are entering. Poor-quality labour supply can create an immediate problem for a live site and put more pressure on the people already trying to deliver the project.

Challenge 1: Reliability
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Reliability
Solution: We recorded <2% drop out across all time and all divisions.
Challenge 2: Skills Availability
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Skills availability
Solution: We use established worker communities and referrals to reach beyond conventional job boards.
Challenge 3: Compliance
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Availability does not mean site-ready
Solution: We screen for tickets, references and relevant project requirements before a worker reaches site.
RTW checks are completed to ensure every candidate has the right to work in the UK.
Challenge 4: Mobilisation Speed
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Mobilisation speed
Solution: We work personally with the candidate to prepare them for the pace of workforce demands before day one.
Solution consultant on the phone at his desk
Solution consultant smiling across the desk during a conversation

Why Solution

Solution does not rely solely on advertising or database searches.

The team draws first on people they have supplied previously, recommendations from trusted site contacts and communities that have been built over years.

That gives clients access to workers who are more than simply available. In many cases, Solution already knows how they perform.

Trusted by the industry
Backed by certifications
RISQSSentinelTrustIDFCSA Accredited Umbrella PSLKingsbridge IR35 PartnerConstructionline Gold MemberREC Member

Where we work

Housing construction site with timber roof frames
Construction & Fit-out
Contract workforce supply supporting live construction sites with general labour and skilled trades.
Electrical distribution boards installed during a fit out
Data Centres
Skilled trades and labour supporting data centre projects, from electrical and mechanical packages to general site support.
Mechanical engineer working on machinery
M&E
Access to electrical and mechanical tradespeople supporting building services and specialist contractor requirements.
Rail track gang working on a live line
Rail
Skilled workers for station upgrades and regulated rail environments, including electricians holding the appropriate rail tickets.
Civil engineers surveying a new road
Civil Engineering
Contract labour supporting civil engineering projects through groundworks, machine operation and associated site requirements.
Cranes at a major regeneration project
Major Projects
Workforce supply informed by experience across some of the UK's largest construction and infrastructure environments.
Roles we supply
General Labourers
Carpenters
Handymen
Electricians
Groundworkers
Machine Operators
Pipefitters
Plumbers
Skilled Trades
Site Support Operatives
Waterloo station, London, where Lec-Serve delivers station works
8 workers
Currently supporting the specialist rail electrical client
10+ years
Longest established client relationships across the division
6–12 months
Typical duration referenced for longer-term rail contract requirements

Trusted to supply people into live projects

What our client says

“Lec serve have used Solution Search for support with additional workers for our projects now for the past 5 years. Our business requires different levels of competencies at times and they provide those workers to support our own employees. Their knowledge of the sector and different duties the operatives need to carry out make it easy for us to engage. We have built a good relationship over the years and they provide a great level of service and we consider Solution recruitment a good partner to work with.”

Paul Branson, Managing Director, Lec-Serve

Properly checked before they reach site

A worker being available does not mean they are ready to work.

Before mobilisation, Solution checks the information that matters for the specific environment. That can include previous work history, relevant tickets and site-specific requirements.

For rail and other major projects, onboarding may involve more extensive induction processes before a worker reaches their normal working environment.

Reference Checks
Previous employment and project history reviewed where required.
Ticket Verification
Relevant cards and certifications checked before mobilisation.
Rail Compliance
PTS and Sentinel requirements supported for rail environments.
Induction Readiness
Workers briefed on what to expect before their first day.
RTW Checks
Right to work in the UK confirmed for every candidate before they start.
Drug & Alcohol Requirements
Workers prepared for testing where it forms part of project mobilisation.
Honest About What We Can Do

Solution will not promise a worker it does not have. If availability is limited or a rate is unrealistic, the client is told. Simon identified honesty and integrity as fundamental to how the division builds long-term relationships.

How we work
01
Understand
We establish what the site needs and what the working environment requires.
02
Search
We look first at workers known to Solution and trusted recommendations.
03
Verify
References and relevant tickets are checked before introduction where required.
04
Mobilise
Workers are prepared for site expectations and the induction process.
05
Support
We confirm first-day arrival, check in again and remain available throughout the assignment.

Speak to people who understand site delivery

SG
Simon Gazzard
Trades & Labour

25 years of experience across trades and labour recruitment, with extensive knowledge of contract workforce supply across construction, rail and civils. Simon’s approach is built around practical market knowledge and relationships with workers he has supplied repeatedly throughout his career.

SL
Scarlett Lambe
Trades & Labour

Supports candidate sourcing, compliance and day-to-day workforce delivery while developing her specialist market knowledge alongside Simon.

Danielle Kisberg
Louie Edmondson
Simon Lee
Steve Beasley
Liya Scorer
Scarlett Lambe
Rhys Haupt
Mason Duckett
Taylar Cotter
Mark Guthrie
Sal Hammali
Gary Bullen
Simon Gazzard
David Rowe
David Roberts
Simon Haupt

Latest Trades & Labour opportunities

Trades & Labour
Freelance

4-Person Dig Team – Water Mains

Camden, Greater London
Variable rate DOE
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Crane Supervisor – A62

Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire
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Dumper / Roller Operator

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Variable rate DOE
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Electrical Labourer

Billericay, Essex / Croydon
£150 per day
October 26, 2026
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Electrician – High-End Residential

Westminster, London
£240 per day
October 26, 2026
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Trades & Labour
Freelance

Firestopper – Firefly Systems

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Variable rate DOE
October 26, 2026
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Keep your site moving with people you can rely on

When you need contract workers quickly, you need confidence that they are properly checked and prepared for the environment they are entering. Speak directly with a Trades & Labour team that understands what reliable workforce supply looks like on a live project.

Reliable people. Properly checked. Supported from day one.