Construction Recruitment in Birmingham: Building Careers with Extra Workforce

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A reliable construction recruitment agency in Birmingham should do more than simply fill vacancies. It should connect skilled people with the right opportunities, build lasting partnerships and help candidates thrive in their careers.

At Extra Workforce, we’ve built our reputation on doing exactly that. Our approach is structured, supportive and completely transparent from start to finish. Every stage of your journey is guided by our Proven Process, a framework that ensures you always know what’s happening, why it’s happening and how it benefits you. From your first conversation with us to your first day on site, we make sure you’re prepared, compliant and confident about what comes next.

We’re not just a recruiter; we’re your long-term partner in construction employment across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Why Construction Workers Choose Extra Workforce

We believe that great recruitment begins with understanding people. Before we recommend any job, we take the time to learn what matters most to you — your skills, experience, preferred locations and what a successful work environment looks like for you.

Once we’ve discussed your goals, we’ll outline available roles, project types and how soon we can get you started. We then match you with construction companies that align with your abilities and values. The result is a placement that fits perfectly for both sides, ensuring your first day on site starts smoothly.

And remember, we’re always a phone call away if you need advice or support at any point in your assignment.

What Makes Our Construction Recruitment Different

Many agencies promise to “care”, but we prove it through action. If you’ve used other agencies in the past and felt disappointed, you’ll notice the difference with Extra Workforce immediately. We focus on honesty, ongoing support and delivering a seamless experience from start to finish.

Here are five ways we stand out as a construction recruitment agency in Birmingham that truly puts candidates first:

1. We never rush you into a role

Across our Construction, Industrial and Facilities Management divisions, we know the pace can be fast , but we’ll never push you into the first job available. We’ll only offer roles that genuinely match your goals and experience, giving you the space to decide what’s right for you.

2. You’ll always have regular contact

Our relationship doesn’t end once you’re placed. We stay in touch throughout your assignment, checking that everything’s running smoothly and resolving any issues quickly. We also arrange site visits and ensure you have the correct PPE for safe and comfortable work.

3. You’ll always know where you stand

Being people-driven is one of our core values. If a role isn’t right, we’ll tell you honestly — no false promises or wasted time. Our focus is always on finding the right opportunity that fits your goals and career path.

4. You’ll feel supported and protected

Our in-house Audit & Compliance Team verifies your documents and qualifications, making sure everything is accurate before you start. On top of that, our Payroll Team ensures you’re paid correctly and on time, every single week.

5. You’ll always know what’s next

We don’t wait until the last minute to find your next job. You’ll be the first to hear about new construction roles in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Wherever possible, we line up your next assignment before the current one finishes, keeping your work consistent and stress-free.

Why Partner with Extra Workforce

  • Local specialists in construction recruitment in Birmingham
  • Transparent communication and candidate care
  • Dedicated Audit & Compliance and Payroll support
  • Access to ongoing work with reputable clients across the Midlands
  • A focus on safety, reliability and long-term success

Our team works closely with construction companies across Birmingham to supply skilled, compliant and motivated workers, from labourers and tradespeople to site supervisors and project managers. Whether you’re looking for short-term labouring work or a long-term placement with career growth, Extra Workforce is ready to help.

Start Your Construction Career Today

If you’re ready to find your next construction role in Birmingham, get in touch with Extra Workforce today. We’ll guide you through the process, introduce you to trusted employers and make sure your recruitment experience is smooth from start to finish.

Call us today or visit our website to register. Let’s build your career together with Birmingham’s trusted construction recruitment agency.

 

Extra Workforce Construction Recruitment FAQs

Construction recruitment experts in Birmingham and the West Midlands

These FAQs explain how our security services support construction sites of all sizes across Birmingham.

This guide explains our services, processes and the expertise behind our team so you can make confident and informed decisions. If you have any questions that are not answered here, our support team is available around the clock. You can contact us by email or through our online form. Your security matters to us and we are here to help at every stage.

Cients FAQs

W recruit both contract and permanent workforce. If you are hiring contractors we can manage the process and help you navigate the necessary regulations.

We advertise your job ads on every major job board such as CV Library and Total Jobs etc, as well as our own website , and social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Job seekers can create a complete professional profile at extraworkforce.uk website to get matched to the right opportunity. We have hundreds of professionals with completed profiles in our database.

Once you create your business profile, you can post you job ad at the website. A recruitment consultant will then be matched to you based on your needs and get in touch to discuss the vacancy further.

Our process begins with a CV review and a pre-screening call. Candidates who pass this stage proceed to a formal interview with our recruitment team for a detailed assessment.

We start charging fee if a candidate that has been introduced to you by us is employed within your company and starts working with you. Until then our service is completely free of charge.

We usually offer an industry leading guarantee period – so you are covered with a replacement, completely free of charge, should anything go wrong with our candidates.

Candidate FAQs

At Extra Workforce, the whole recruitment process is done remotely and there is no need for candidates to visit the office or hand documents and IDs. Current jobs are published on the website. After you apply for for a job a website, we invite you to complete your job application if we think you the are right fit for the vacancy. Once invited, you can complete your job application and get interviewed. afterwards.

Using a specialist, specific agency like Extra Workforce will mean you will have a consultant on your side, that understands what you want, matching you to the right opportunity and pushing to get you through the door. We will help you through the entire process to ensure you get the job you want.

Pay rates can vary depending on your sector, job type, contract length, and size of the recruiting business. We’ll always guarantee that you’ll be paid at least the National Minimum Wage.

Extra Workforce is a leading construction recruitment agency built on reputation and client focus. We leverage deep market connections to provide access to exclusive, unadvertised roles. We then manage your entire application and act as your advocate with the employer.

Holiday is accrued based on 12.07% of your basic pay. Contact the office to request a holiday.

Generally if we think that you are suitable for the role then we will invite to complete your job application within 3-5 working days. If we have not contacted you by then it could be that we felt you were unsuitable for the role. It's always a good idea to call us to double check.

You and most employees in the UK pay tax to contribute towards public services like the NHS, schools, roads, and emergency services. If you earn over the personal allowance set by the government, tax is automatically deducted from your wages through PAYE

Never! We only present your details to a client after we have spoken to you about the vacancy, the company and received your permission to do so.

We don’t provide transport as standard, so make sure to plan how you’ll get to and from work. Most of our roles are easy to get to by public transport, within walking distance.

If you have a complaint or concern, the first step is to contact your consultant. In case they need to escalate the issue to the right person or department to make sure it’s properly reviewed.

The types of jobs we offer can vary depending on demand, the season and your proximity to your workplace. We recruit for a mix of full-time and part-time roles, as well as temporary, fixed-term, and permanent positions.

We specialise in finding opportunities for construction professionals, such as labourers and traffic marshalls.

Using a recruitment agency offers significant advantages for job seekers. Their industry connections and resources can efficiently match your skills with suitable opportunities. Furthermore, they provide invaluable support by negotiating salaries and benefits on your behalf and guiding you through the entire search process. This partnership ultimately saves considerable time and effort.

Areas we cover in the West Midlands:

Wolverhampton

Willenhall

West Bromwich

Wednesbury

Walsall

Tipton

Sutton Coldfield

Stoke

Solihull

Soho

Smethwick

Shirley

Sandwell

Rowley Regis

Oldbury

Northfield

Harborne

Handsworth

Hall Green

Great Barr

Erdington

Edgbaston

Dudley

Coventry

Bournville

Birmingham

Bilston

Aston

Aldridge

Quinton