Recruitment Consultant ​/ Workforce Coordinator

Recruitment Consultant / Workforce Coordinator – Construction | Plymouth | No Sales Role

Join a fast-paced construction recruitment team supporting a major project in Plymouth. If you thrive on problem-solving, people management, and working in a busy environment – this could be your next move.

No sales. No cold calling. 100% focused on delivery and workforce coordination.

Fortel Services Ltd is a leading provider of workforce solutions to the UK construction and infrastructure sectors, delivering reliable, compliant labour to major projects nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in recruitment, construction, or site coordination to join a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Working on a shared labour desk, you will be responsible for sourcing, coordinating, and managing blue‑copper construction workers, while building strong relationships with both the client and on‑site workforce.

This is a site-based role (not remote), working directly on a live project in Plymouth.

• Recruit and place construction and civils operatives (labourers, ground workers, plant operators)
• Work collaboratively across a shared labour desk to meet workforce demand
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate worker bookings, shifts, and availability
  
  Manage and resolve workforce issues (attendance, performance, welfare)
• Support vetting and security clearance processes
• Ensure full compliance (right-to-work, qualifications, site requirements)
• Maintain accurate records and internal systems

• Experience in recruitment (all sectors considered) OR a background in construction, site coordination, or workforce planning
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident working with both clients and site‑based workers
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Proactive, reliable, and solution‑focused

• Work on a major UK infrastructure project
• No sales or business development – purely delivery‑focused
• Supportive team environment with full training provided
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ideal move for those transitioning from site‑based roles into recruitment