Workforce Accommodation: One Project Partner

Recruiting a team and securing reliable accommodation have always been linked. When the two run separately, projects feel it. Missed shuttles. Extended check-ins. Invoices arriving from several suppliers.

Many companies now prefer a single provider that can supply skilled workers and arranged housing in one place. It keeps mobilisation tight and makes it easier to control spend across long programmes.

At Rhino Recruitment, we pair workforce delivery with organised accommodation across the UK and overseas. The aim is simple. Fewer moving parts. Faster starts. Better care for the people on site.

You can see the full service overview on our Workforce Accommodation page.

Why companies link staffing with accommodation

Teams move more smoothly when the project plan covers people and housing together. A crew arriving from different parts of the country needs clear travel times, secure places to stay, and support when schedules shift.

A joined-up partner handles all of this under one agreement. That includes recruitment, serviced apartments, shared houses, modular units, travel, and payroll. It means your supervisors spend less time on admin and more time running the job.

Many of the organisations we support choose this approach for shutdowns, seasonal peaks, multi-site rollouts, and marine or mechanical engineering work where mobilisation speed matters.

The reality on site

A real difference appears when you take travel time out of the equation. A manufacturing client cutting a forty minute commute saw attendance rise and fatigue drop. A marine project with rotating crews stayed on schedule because rooms were held for late additions.

Small improvements like these add up. They support productivity and give teams a smoother experience during long deployments.

We build each accommodation plan to the size of your workforce, whether it involves five engineers or a hundred tradespeople moving between phases.

The main options companies use

Serviced apartments and corporate housing

Ideal for rotating shifts, night crews, or teams who need quiet space to recover. These home style setups support reliability and give staff the comfort they need away from home.

Furnished short term lets

Perfect for longer programmes and multi-site projects. Properties are ready to move into and easy to scale as headcount changes.

Modular and site based units

Used when local housing is limited. Modern units offer good standards and keep your workforce within walking distance of the site.

Each option is flexible, and we mix them when a project needs both near-site units and longer-term housing.

Sectors using workforce accommodation the most

Construction, mechanical engineering, marine projects, and manufacturing all rely on this service. These sectors tend to deal with fluctuating timelines, planned shutdowns, and shift-based staffing. Housing becomes part of the operational plan rather than an afterthought.

You can explore how we support these projects through our wider service here: Contingency Recruitment.

How organisations benefit from a single supplier

One point of contact

Your delivery team speaks to one coordinator for recruitment, bookings, extensions, travel queries, and welfare.

Consolidated billing

One clear invoice for staff, accommodation, and agreed travel.

Faster mobilisation

Workers arrive with rooms arranged, check in information shared, and support available for changes.

Better continuity

Housing and rota planning move together, which helps maintain attendance and keep programmes on track.

A smoother experience for your workforce

Good accommodation does more than offer a place to sleep. It supports morale, safety, and performance. People settling in quickly are more likely to stay engaged throughout the contract. They also handle shift work better when travel is predictable and living conditions meet expectations.

Clients often tell us that the biggest benefit is peace of mind. When rooms are secured early and managed for the entire project window, the risk of last minute price spikes or availability gaps drops significantly.

When to speak with the team

- You have multiple sites running in parallel.

- Your workforce will ramp up or down across phases.

- Local accommodation is limited or priced unpredictably.

- Your teams travel long distances to reach the site.

- You need both recruitment and housing delivered under one agreement.

We can map timelines, location clusters, availability, and staffing needs to build a practical plan long before mobilisation starts.

Ready to arrange accommodation for your workforce?

If you’re managing a project that needs skilled people and well organised housing, we can support you from the first scope call through to final demobilisation.

See our full accommodation service here: Workforce Accommodation

Or speak with the team on 07850 742031 or andrew@rhinorecruitment.com.