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If you are searching for construction recruitment, you need a partner who understands trades, labour and site management. We are a South Wales construction recruitment agency based in Cardiff with access to internal deliverability specialists.

Our team places temporary, permanent and contract staff across Cardiff and South Wales, as well as nationally and internationally. You get clear communication, fast shortlisting and full compliance before site start.

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Construction recruitment across the UK

Rhino is a construction recruitment agency based in Cardiff, trusted for fast response, measured delivery and straight talk. Our construction recruitment services cover trades, labour, technical and management, with all vetting handled by our in-house compliance team.

0 Pre-screened candidates
0 Employers trust Rhino annually
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CSCS • DBS • RTW Compliance checks included

We supply people who arrive ready to work. Vetting, right to work, and safety are completed before the site starts, and our team stays close after the placement.

Your route into construction recruitment

For candidates

Use a construction jobs recruitment agency in Cardiff that understands your trade and speaks plainly. We keep the process simple and always follow up with a call.

Visit Job Search Register Yourself

For employers

Need staff for a site in Cardiff, South Wales or further afield? We supply vetted labour, trades and management with payroll support where needed.

Submit a Vacancy Talk to Our Team

Skilled trades and professionals we place

We recruit for temporary, permanent and contract roles across Cardiff and South Wales, and we also support UK-wide and international projects. We specialise in providing extra capacity when needed.

Trades and Labour ＋
  • CSCS labourers
  • Scaffolders
  • Joiners and carpenters
  • Welders and platers
  • Pipe fitters
  • Instrumentation technicians
Technical and Management ＋
  • Site managers
  • SSSTS supervisors
  • Quantity surveyors
  • SHEQ officers
  • Estimators
  • Contracts managers
Special Projects ＋
  • Security cleared personnel
  • Solar and renewables crews
  • Marine construction projects

Construction sectors we support

Our construction recruitment services in Cardiff cover core sectors and specialist workstreams. You can scale up for local projects across South Wales, mobilise for UK programmes and call on us for international resourcing when the skills are scarce.

Civils and Infrastructure

Groundworks crews, highways maintenance, utilities reinstatement, setting out support, and night works teams for live infrastructure programmes.

Demolition and Groundworks

Licensed operatives, plant, CCDO and asbestos aware labour, site clearance squads and supervised enabling works for phased developments.

Shopfitting and Refurb

Fast-track fit-out labour, joinery, decorators, and finishing trades for retail, hospitality, and leisure schemes, with out-of-hours coverage.

Housing and New Build

Full trade supply from ground to snag, assistant to senior site management and resident liaison for open market and social housing projects.

Mechanical and Electrical

Approved electricians, plumbers, mates and M&E project teams for commercial, residential and shutdown work with city card checks in place.

Industrial and Commercial

FM engineers, warehouse labour, maintenance techs and specialist shutdown crews to keep production moving and facilities safe.

Fast, reliable and compliant recruitment services

 
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Tell us your requirements

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We match from our vetted database

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Placement within 24 to 48 hours

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Ongoing payroll and scaling support

As a construction recruitment agency in Cardiff, we focus on quality first time. You get a shortlist that fits the brief and a recruiter who stays close after placement.

What employers and candidates say about Rhino Recruitment

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Rhino helped me into a site role within two days. Good communication and no fuss.

-- Sarah J.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We needed a full trades crew for a fast track project. Rhino delivered, and payroll was handled cleanly.

-- James W.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Professional and quick. Candidates arrived with the right tickets and were work ready.

-- Rebecca L.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How fast can you get construction staff to Cardiff?

We usually get trades, labourers or site managers on site in 24 to 48 hours. Everything is checked and cleared for compliance before they arrive.

Do you cover South Wales and beyond?

Yes. We are based in Cardiff and place staff across South Wales, the rest of the UK and internationally for specialist needs.

Do you handle temporary, permanent and contract jobs?

Yes. We place temporary labourers, permanent tradespeople and contract managers for construction projects in Cardiff, across South Wales and the wider UK.

Are you a specialist construction recruitment firm?

Yes. We are a Cardiff-based recruitment firm focused on trades, labour and site management. Contractors count on us for reliable, ready-to-go staff across South Wales and the UK.

Where are you located?

We are based on East Tyndall Street in Cardiff.

Which construction roles can I apply for in Wales?

We place a full range of roles, including labourers, scaffolders, site managers, quantity surveyors and other trade or management positions across Wales.

Are construction jobs in demand?

Yes. Construction remains a high-demand sector across the UK. Employers regularly need tradespeople, labourers and managers to deliver projects on time and safely.

How much do construction jobs pay?

Pay varies by role and experience. If you want to benchmark your salary, the easiest way is to look at our open roles.

Where can I find construction jobs?

Check our live vacancies on the Rhino Recruitment website and major job boards, or speak with our team for roles across Cardiff, South Wales and the wider UK.

 

From Regional to international construction projects

We are based in South Wales, and we work across the UK and internationally when clients need specialist resources. If you want a partner for construction recruitment in Cardiff who can scale with your plans, we would like to talk.

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