Quick Overview

Quick Placement is London's premier construction recruitment agency specialising in rapid labour supply for the building industry. We provide CSCS labour hire, temp construction staff, and skilled trades recruitment across London and the UK. Our services include same day labour hire London, emergency labour supply construction, temp to perm construction recruitment, and CIS compliant payroll services.

With 24/7 availability and a 4.9-star rating from 3,851+ reviews, we supply general labourers for hire, banksmen, forklift operators, groundworkers, and site supervisors to construction sites across the capital. Our construction staffing solutions cover everything from construction manpower supply to site labour supply services. Whether you need a construction temp agency near you or a long-term labour supply company in London, Quick Placement delivers vetted, qualified workers when you need them most.

Quick Contact: 020 3740 0201  |  24/7 Helpline: +44 333 188 0008

Same Day Labour Hire London

When a deadline can't move and your workforce just did, our same day labour hire service is your lifeline. We maintain a pool of pre-vetted, available workers specifically for emergency and short-notice requirements across London. One phone call to our team — or our 24/7 helpline on +44 333 188 0008 — and we start matching workers to your site immediately.

Our average emergency placement time sits at around 4 hours. That's not a marketing promise — it's the result of maintaining real relationships with reliable workers who are ready to start at short notice. We'll confirm availability, verify credentials, brief workers on your site requirements, and coordinate arrival logistics. You get people who are genuinely ready to work, not just warm bodies filling a headcount.

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CSCS Labour Hire Agency

Non-compliance isn't just a risk — it's a project-stopper. Most major construction sites in London won't let anyone through the gate without a valid CSCS card, and rightly so. As a dedicated CSCS labour hire agency, we make compliance simple. Every single worker we supply holds a valid CSCS card appropriate to their trade and skill level, verified before they're dispatched to your site.

We don't just check cards once and forget about them. Our team runs regular compliance audits across our workforce, flagging upcoming expiry dates and ensuring renewals happen before they become a problem. All workers receive health and safety briefings relevant to your site, and we maintain full documentation that's available to you whenever you need it. It's one less thing for your site manager to worry about.

Specialist Trades & Roles We Supply

Temp to Perm Construction Recruitment

Hiring permanent construction staff can be a gamble. A CV tells you one thing, but how someone actually performs on a busy site is another matter entirely. Our temp to perm construction recruitment gives you the opportunity to see workers in action before you commit. Start with a temporary placement, assess their skills, work ethic, and fit with your team, and then make a permanent offer when you're confident they're right.

This approach significantly reduces recruitment risk and saves you the cost and disruption of a bad hire. We handle the transition paperwork, making the move from temporary to permanent as straightforward as possible for both you and the worker.

CIS Compliant Payroll Services

The Construction Industry Scheme has specific rules around how subcontractors are paid, and getting it wrong means penalties from HMRC. Our fully CIS compliant payroll service takes that burden completely off your plate. We handle all tax calculations, deductions, monthly returns, and HMRC reporting — accurately and on time, every time.

Workers get paid weekly through our CIS payroll, which keeps them happy and motivated. You get a clean, compliant process with full documentation available whenever you need it. It's the kind of behind-the-scenes work that only gets noticed when it goes wrong — and with us, it doesn't.

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Case Study: Emergency Labour for Central London Commercial Build

A major contractor working on a commercial development near Liverpool Street called us at 6:30am on a Tuesday. Four labourers had called in sick overnight, and a critical concrete pour was scheduled for that morning. Our team had three CSCS-certified labourers on-site by 8:15am and a fourth by 9am. The pour went ahead on schedule, and the project manager told us we'd saved them a week's delay that would have cost over £40,000 in programme overruns.

Result: 4 workers deployed in under 2 hours • Zero project delay • Ongoing partnership established

Case Study: Full Groundwork Crew for Residential Developer

A residential developer in South London needed a complete groundwork team — 12 workers including experienced groundworkers, a banksman, and a site supervisor — for a new housing development starting in five days. Their previous agency had let them down at the last minute. We sourced the full crew within 48 hours, all with verified CSCS cards, relevant experience, and proper PPE. The team stayed on the project for four months, and we're now supplying workers for the developer's next two sites.

Result: 12-person crew supplied in 48 hours • 4-month assignment completed • 3 ongoing projects

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How quickly can you supply construction workers in London?

For standard roles like general labourers, we can typically have CSCS-certified workers on your site the same day. Our average emergency placement time is around 4 hours. For urgent requirements outside office hours, our 24/7 helpline on +44 333 188 0008 connects you directly to our emergency team. Specialist trades may take a little longer, but we'll always give you an honest timeline upfront.

Are all your workers CSCS certified?

Yes, without exception. Every construction worker we supply holds a valid CSCS card appropriate for their role and skill level. We verify each card before dispatch and maintain ongoing records. Our compliance team runs regular checks across our entire database, proactively managing renewals so you never receive a worker with an expired card.

Do you provide CIS compliant payroll services?

Absolutely. Our CIS compliant payroll service handles all tax calculations, deductions, monthly returns, and HMRC reporting on your behalf. Workers are paid weekly, and you receive complete documentation for audit purposes. It's a genuine time-saver that eliminates the risk of HMRC penalties for non-compliance.

What's the difference between temp and temp-to-perm construction recruitment?

Temporary recruitment provides workers for a defined period — anything from a single shift to several months. Temp-to-perm gives you the best of both worlds: start with a temporary placement to see how the worker performs on your site, then make a permanent offer if they're the right fit. It significantly reduces the risk and cost of a bad permanent hire.

How much does it cost to hire through your agency?

Rates depend on the role, skill level, and duration of the assignment. We're transparent about our pricing with no hidden charges. The best way to get an accurate quote is to give us a call on 020 3740 0201 or contact us online with your requirements, and we'll provide a tailored breakdown within the hour.

Can you supply workers for emergency situations?

That's one of our core strengths. Our 24/7 emergency helpline (+44 333 188 0008) is staffed by real people who understand the urgency of construction site emergencies. Whether it's a 5am no-show or a Friday afternoon staffing crisis, we'll have qualified workers heading to your site within hours.

What areas of London do you cover?

We cover all London boroughs and the wider South East. Our workers regularly travel to sites in central, north, south, east, and west London, as well as surrounding areas including St Albans, Enfield, and beyond. Our N1 office location gives us excellent connections to sites across the capital.

What types of construction workers do you supply?

Our database covers the full range of construction roles: general labourers, banksmen, forklift operators, groundworkers, site supervisors, electricians, carpenters and joiners, site cleaners, waste operatives, and many other skilled trades. If you need a specific role, just ask — chances are we've got people ready to go.

How do you vet your workers?

Every worker in our database goes through a thorough vetting process before they're eligible for placement. This includes right-to-work verification, CSCS card validation, skills assessment, employment reference checks, and health and safety training confirmation. We maintain updated records and run periodic re-checks to ensure ongoing compliance.

Do you offer permanent construction recruitment too?

Yes. While we're best known for temporary and emergency placements, we also offer permanent recruitment and our popular temp-to-perm service. Many of our clients use temporary placements as a trial period before making permanent offers — it's the most effective way to reduce hiring risk in an industry where the right person on paper doesn't always mean the right person on site.

What if a worker doesn't meet our expectations?

It's rare, but if a worker isn't the right fit, let us know and we'll arrange a replacement as quickly as possible — often the same day. We take feedback seriously because our reputation depends on sending you people who genuinely deliver. Your site manager's time is too valuable to waste on workers who can't do the job.

Can you supply workers for both short-term and long-term projects?

Absolutely. Our site labour supply services are completely flexible. Need three labourers for a single day? Done. Need a full team for a six-month project? We'll manage the ongoing supply, handle any replacements, and scale numbers up or down as your project phases change. That's the benefit of working with a specialist construction staffing agency that understands project lifecycles.