Hoist Operative Recruitment Agency UK
Phoenix Gray Recruitment is a specialist hoist operative recruitment agency — supplying CPCS and NPORS-verified passenger/material hoist operatives and goods hoist operators to main contractors and specialist hoist hire companies across the UK. Hoist operatives are an essential but specialist resource on multi-storey construction programmes, and finding certified, experienced hoist operators at short notice is a consistent challenge for contractors.
Our hoist operative division maintains a pipeline of CPCS-carded passenger/material hoist operators (CPCS A18/A19) and goods hoist operatives ready to mobilise across the UK. Phoenix Gray verifies card status, machine type experience, and right-to-work before every placement.
Quick Answer
What is a hoist operative recruitment agency?
A hoist operative recruitment agency specialises in sourcing and placing CPCS or NPORS-certified hoist operatives into commercial construction programmes. This includes passenger/material hoist operators and goods hoist operatives. Phoenix Gray is a UK specialist hoist operative recruitment agency that verifies CPCS card category before placement — supplying to main contractors, scaffold companies, and hoist hire firms nationwide.
Hoist Operative Roles We Recruit
Our hoist operative division recruits across all hoist and lifting categories — from passenger/material hoist operators on multi-storey commercial programmes through to goods hoist operatives on housebuilding and industrial sites.
Sectors We Cover
Commercial High-Rise
Passenger/material hoist operators for multi-storey commercial construction — managing vertical movement of personnel and materials on RC frame and steel frame buildings.
Residential Apartment Schemes
Hoist operatives for high-density residential apartment programmes — passenger/material hoist operation during structure and fit-out stages.
Hoist Hire Companies
Supply of CPCS-verified hoist operators to hoist hire companies — providing qualified operators for customer hire-with-operator contracts.
Social Housing High-Rise
Hoist operators for social housing high-rise new build and refurbishment — lift and hoist operation during remediation and new build programmes.
Hotel & Hospitality
Hoist operatives for hotel construction and refurbishment — managing passenger and materials movement on multi-storey programmes.
Industrial & Energy
Hoist operators for industrial construction — plant room access, tower structures, and materials movement on energy and process facilities.
Why Use a Specialist Hoist Operative Recruitment Agency?
CPCS card category verified
We verify the specific CPCS card category (A18 passenger/material hoist or A19 goods hoist) before placing any hoist operative — ensuring compliance with site requirements.
Safety-critical compliance
Hoist operation is a safety-critical activity. Phoenix Gray verifies card status, experience, and machine-specific training before any placement.
Programme stage awareness
We understand the programme stages when hoist operators are needed — structure, façade, and fit-out — and can advise on mobilisation timing.
Payroll handled in-house
CIS, PAYE, and umbrella payroll all handled by Phoenix Gray — weekly payment, compliant and accurate.
Right-to-work checked
Full right-to-work documentation checked before any placement — protecting your business from illegal working risk.
Short and long-term supply
Phoenix Gray places hoist operators on short-term (weeks) and long-term (months) programme requirements, matching duration to your project timeline.
Hoist Operative Recruitment Across the UK
Phoenix Gray recruits across all major UK cities and regions. Select your area for local market information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request Hoist Operatives?
Submit your vacancy and we will source verified, compliant candidates for your programme.
Submit a VacancyFind Hoist Operative Work?
Register with Phoenix Gray and access live vacancies across the UK — weekly pay on qualifying assignments.