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Linear Recruitment has been one of the UK’s leading skilled labourer recruitment agencies since creating our specialist trades division in 2001. Tailored industry experience spanning over 20 years has enabled us to establish and sustain strong relationships and preferential agreements with leading organisations locally, regionally and nationally. These agreements mean Linear is often granted access to available trade jobs and assignments long before other trade recruitment agencies.

Our operations are built on flexibility, mirroring your business and managing our recruitment strategy in ways that help your organisation thrive. As a result, we’re able to operate in both permanent and contract markets and cater to all types of roles.

We build strong relationships with both clients and candidates alike, providing a tailored labour recruitment strategy that helps marry your business needs with skilled professionals, helping them elevate their careers in turn. Many candidates in our talent pool return to Linear recruitment time and time again for re-assignment, and our ongoing support helps ensure your business has access to the best professionals possible.

Search our skilled labourer and trades jobs below, or get in touch with a member of our dedicated trades division to discuss how we can support your recruitment processes or help find your next opportunity.

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Why Choose Linear for your Labour and Trade Recruitment?

Collaborative Working

We partner with your internal teams to save you advertising costs, time and stress when managing your recruitment. We understand what your business needs from candidates; creating a bespoke service which streamlines recruitment. We remove the stress and admin all while partnering your dream candidates with their dream roles seamlessly. But don’t just take our word for it! Our client testimonials show you why we’re trusted by a wealth of industries and why your recruitment is in safe hands.

Expert knowledge

How do we stand out from other recruitment agencies? With dedicated industry divisions servicing each sector and industry, we really know our markets. Your expert team will ensure your business, recruitment requirements and goals are at the heart of our process as partners working with your business in mind.

Our Values are important to us

Our recruitment consultants are hard-working and passionate about what they do. We partner with hundreds of clients across the UK bringing integrity, passion, and expertise to recruitment and simplifying the process.

We have an extensive pool of candidates

Our client and candidate relationships stand the test of time, with many candidates using us time and time again. Using custom CRM systems paired with tailored candidate attraction and recruitment strategies we seamlessly match skilled candidates with the perfect roles helping your business thrive.

CV, Application and Career Support

We offer interview and CV support for applicants, helping them level up their careers, gain additional skills and provide more value to their employers. We believe in doing this; we feed our evolving pool of talent, helping both businesses and candidates thrive. We routinely assist returning candidates in finding their next trades or labour job, developing trust amongst our extensive candidate pool, enabling them to grow professionally and elevate their careers.

Priority Access to New Roles

Our trusted relationships with local, regional and national companies means that we often have access to available assignments before anyone else, giving our candidates priority access.

Trades and Labour Disciplines We Work Across

Thanks to this, we often have access to available assignments before anyone else.

Linear Recruitment’s expert team are committed to pairing trades and labour job seekers with the right role and the right company. Offering an opportunity to make use of their specialist skill set and elevate their career. We work with companies across the public and private sectors, from government organisations through to private developers and construction organisations. Examples of the typical trade and labour projects we recruit for include:

  • Commercial construction projects
  • Industrial works
  • Private housing development
  • Public sector developments
  • This is a unique market. Dave always seems to find the right applicants, is always honest and always keeps me informed throughout the recruitment process. I would recommend Dave to any engineering company especially companies who require specialist trades.  

    Richard Wilkes (Emerson Automation Solutions)
  • We have used Linear for well over a decade and consider them to be the only agency that fully meets our needs. Their consultants always listen to our requirements and match the best candidates to the roles. 

    Mick Quinn (GMR)
  • We find all of the Linear team extremely helpful and communicative in advising if they have been able to resource our sites as requested. Our contact is extremely knowledgeable about the industry we work in.

    Caroline Johnson (C Spencer)
  • Linear stands out from any competitors. There is a reassuring sense of passion and pride to obtain a position that you will suceed in and enjoy. Over the past four years I have had nothing but support and encouragement from my recruitment agency. Linear Recruitment has exceeded all of my expectations 

    D Howells (Candidate)
  • Friendly, always there for you and if half the agencies out there followed suit the recruitment sector wouldn't have hald the negative stigma it has. 

    L Ridgeon  (Candidate)
  • The level of contact and communication was 100% every step of the way. I am very impressed with Linear Recruitment’s professionalism and welcoming service. I had registered with other leading agencies but they paled in comparison.

    S Bone  (Candidate)
  • I have been working with Linear Recruitment for a while and they always deliver. They have a knowledgable, pro-active and friendly team who I have promoted to my colleagues at Wates. I can highly recommend Darren and his team.

    Ben Simona (Operations Manager)
  • I've worked with Linear Recruitment for a number of years as both an employer/client and now a candidate. The team's transparent and honest approach has offered a strong relationship, helping in the selection of candidates. Whilst working with Linear as a candidate, Laura has proven to be proactive and resourceful, whilst always maintaining good communication. She's taken time to understand me as…

    Paul Milburn (Contracts Manager)
  • C G Robinson has a good working relationship with Linear Recruitment who has provided plant operatives for the North East area. The team is very professional in their approach to all challenges we have tasked them with, providing a first class service. I highly recommend them.

    Paul Curry (C G Robinson)
  • I have required the services of recruiters twice in my professional career. Lee Hopkin has gained me interviews at well-established Architectural practices. Lee has many contacts in the construction industry and is a recruiter I can trust. I highly recommend the Linear Recruitment team and would not hesitate in contacting them if I require work in the future.

    Ian Davison (Architectural Technologist)
  • I have used Linear for a number of years now. The team always look to understand my business needs and find suitable candidates accordingly. All candidates that I have taken on either both contract or permanent basis have been of a high standard and met requirements that I set out in my brief. Linear is my go-to recruitment specialist at any time that i require new resources

    Jamie Moore (Geobind)
  • I first came across Linear 11 years ago when I recolated to the North East. I have always found them to be professional and very helpful. I was recently placed at Kier Living with the help of Jaime, who I find to be very helpful at all times. They keep in touch and have a very good attitude towards their work.

    Dave Linstead (Site Manager)
  • Linear has worked with J N Bentley for a number of years supplying white and blue collar people. Linear is a professional recruitment agency supplying people that we require. The service we receive is of a very high quality and we are always professionally dealt with.

    Sarah Park (J N Bentley)
  • Linear acts as a key supply partner for us, ensuring we have labour to meet our requirements and needs. Staff provided are professional, knowledgable and suitably qualified for the roles required, ensuring they get the job done safely and to the standard we require.

    Edward Mountain (Interserve)
  • Throughout the time I have known Tom Graham, he has always been understanding and proactive, offering only the best service possible. It is very clear he gives 100% to find me the right candidates and is able to handle the pressures and complexities regardless of the timescales. What is key for myself is communication, whether I am looking for a candidate or being continually informed on what the…

    Tom Brown (Seymour Civil Engineering)
  • I have been affiliated with Linear Recruitment for the past 8 years. Throughout this time Linear has placed myself in Project Management roles and Linear has supplied me with both white and blue collar labour. I have always foud the Linear team very professional in their approach and always there to assist when needed on your request. The team now know the standard of labour I require and it is v…

    David Howells (Interserve Construction)
  • I have always found Linear to be professional in their working practices and the calibre of labour they have supplied has been of a very high standard.

    Harry Pike (Wates Living Space)
  • I have worked with Linear since August 2018. I have dealt with Jaime Smith from day one and I have always felt appreciated and able to ask for help/advice. I feel that Linear has always gone above and beyond for my needs. I would recommend Linear to my colleagues and always ask them to speak to Jamie as she has always been very helpful and available to me.

    Cal Whittle (Site Manager)
  • I have used Linear many times and they offer a great service. I always get a quick response and the guys supplied are always spot on.

    David Garvie (Project Co-ordinator)
  • I have been very impressed with the service I have received from Geoff Taylor at Linear Recruitment. Geoff has been very supportive of my job search and he has used his contacts and industry knowledge to seek out possible opportunities, not just ones that were already "on their books". Communications have been excellent, with Geoff giving me almost daily feedback on the search - something that fr…

    Mark Swift (Commercial Manager)
  • I have had a very successful relationship with Linear Recruitment for over 15 years. Firstly as a Senior Manager with a national building contractor recruiting new staff and latterly as a candidate seeking a new role. I would have no hesitation to recommend Linear Recruitment to anybody in either situation.

     

    As a recruiter, I always found that Linear were one of the few agencies who truly list…

    Mark Swift (Commercial Manager)
  • I have dealt with Laura over the past 3 years. With Linear, Laura has provided us with temporary labour, mainly Telehandler Operators and General Operatives.
    Laura is a very hard working and genuine person and I have no reservations in providing her with a positive reference.

    Client (Director)
  • Linear and in particular Jayne have been excellent with me and I am very happy with everything. I’ve never experienced any problems and there’s no room for improvement; they're just a great company and I am very happy.

    Victoria Sheridan (Candidate)
  • Just want to say thank you for the ongoing support in my role as Assistant Site Manager. 
    From the off, the service the Linear team has provided has been first class and I look forward to continuing my journey with Linear Recruitment.

    Kevin Welch (Candidate)
  • A short note to thank you for placing me in my current role, the process went smoothly and I appreciate your professionalism and prompt service. 

    Again, many thanks!

    Michael (Candidate)
  • We have dealt with Linear Recruitment on numerous hires and have always been pleased with the service. We are enjoying a strong period of growth and we can rely on Linear to find the right talent for the business in an efficient manner. They listen to our requirements and really put effort in to understand the business whilst being truly dedicated to the job.

     

     

    Diane Charlton (Group Operations Director)
  • Matt Brook Architects' strong client focus and passion for design quality have seen us grow rapidly during our first year. To support this growth it has been vital to secure talented like minded individuals which fit our practice culture. Elliot has invested in supporting our growth, taking the time to throughly understand our requirements, maintaining a highly proactive approach throughout the r…

    Matt Brook (Founder)
  • I can't express enough gratitude for Elliot from Linear Recruitment. His unwavering persistence and professionalism led me to the perfect job opportunity. It's been just a week into my new role, and I already feel like I've found my place. Elliot's dedication and commitment to matching candidates with the right positions are truly commendable. He went above and beyond to ensure a seamless transit…

    Matt Turnbull (Candidate)
  • I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how good Matt has been with his help to find a new Estimator for our joinery division. 

    As with his support when he found us a previous employee, he has been a pleasure to deal with and he absolutely nailed the brief we gave him in terms of considering candidates who may initially appear less suited to the specific role, but had transferable skil…

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Team Members

Meet the full team

Ashley Kelly

Sheffield Office

Recruitment Consultant

Ella Terry

Sheffield Office

Recruitment Consultant

Grant Patterson

Newcastle Office

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Trades and Labour

Laura Wilson

Newcastle Office

Recruitment Consultant - Trades and Labour

Marc Cameron

Newcastle Office

Recruitment Consultant

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