Finding Work Through a Recruitment Agency – FAQs for Candidates

🔨 1. How does Hard Hat Recruitment help me find work?

We connect reliable workers with construction companies who need staff fast. Whether you're looking for temporary shifts, long-term contracts, or permanent roles, we’ll match you with jobs that suit your skills, experience, and location.

If you’re ready to work — we’re ready to place you.

📋 2. What do I need to register?

We keep registration simple. To get started, you’ll need:

• Contact details

• A CV (optional – we can help if you don’t have one)

• Proof of right to work in the UK

• CSCS card (or we’ll help you get one)

• Any relevant trade qualifications

Not got everything yet? No problem. We’ll guide you through it.

💷 3. Do I have to pay to use your service?

Absolutely not.Our service is completely free for candidates. We are paid by the employers — you never pay a fee to register or apply for work.

🏗️ 4. What kind of roles do you offer?

We recruit for all major construction roles, including:

• General labourers & site operatives

• Trades: carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, dryliners, groundworkers, plant operators

• Supervisors, foremen and site managers

• White-collar roles: project managers, quantity surveyors, site coordinators

Whether you're just starting out or highly skilled — we’ve got opportunities for you.

🕐 5. How quickly can I start?

We aim to get you onsite within 24–48 hours, depending on your availability and the roles in your area. Many candidates start the next day.

🤝 6. Can you help me if I’m new to construction or have had setbacks?

Yes — we don’t judge; we support.Whether you have no experience, gaps in your work history, or you’re looking for a second chance, we’ll do our best to get you into work and help you move forward.

🎓 7. Do you offer help with CSCS cards and career development?

Yes. We work with trusted training partners to help you get your CSCS card and progress your career through trade qualifications, tickets, and development programmes.

🛠️ 8. What PPE do I need?

We provide hi-vis jackets and hard hats.You will need to have steel toe-capped boots and any trade-specific PPE required for your role. If you don’t have them yet — get in touch and we’ll advise on next steps.

💼 9. What benefits do you offer?

Through our umbrella company partners, you’ll have access to industry-leading employee benefits, including holiday pay, pension, and additional perks depending on the provider.

📍 10. Which areas do you cover?

We currently cover London and the Home Counties, with plans to expand nationwide soon.

📞 11. How do I get started?

It only takes a minute:

🔗 Register online now: https://www.hardhat.site/contact-1📞 Call us: 0207 870 8171📧 Email: contact@hardhat.site🌐 Website: www.HardHat.site

A member of our team will contact you to confirm your details and get you ready for site.

🚧 Hard Hat Recruitment

Straight-talking. No nonsense. Just honest work and real opportunities.If you’re ready to get working — we’re ready to help.