Labour Supply for Fit-Out Contractors
Phoenix Gray Recruitment supplies skilled fit-out tradespeople to commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractors across the UK. From dryliners and second-fix carpenters to electricians, plumbers, and specialist finishers — we deliver CSCS-verified workers who meet the quality and programme standards of commercial interiors projects.
In plain English
Phoenix Gray Recruitment supplies skilled fit-out tradespeople to commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractors across the UK. From dryliners and second-fix carpenters to electricians, plumbers, and specialist finishers — we deliver CSCS-verified workers who meet the quality and programme standards of commercial interiors projects. Phoenix Gray is a Constructionline Silver Member and Professional Passport Agency Member. All workers are right-to-work checked, CSCS-verified, and competency-screened before placement. Call 01708 693100 or submit a vacancy online.
Common Workforce Challenges We Solve
Tight programme windows on live commercial sites — trades needed within days not weeks
Quality finish requirements — skilled tradespeople not general operatives needed at completion
London and South East weighting — higher day rates and compressed candidate availability
Multiple concurrent packages — joinery, mechanical, electrical, finishes all overlapping
Site access and security — CSCS-carded, DBS-checked workers required for occupied or sensitive sites
Out-of-hours and weekend working — specialist operatives willing and available for restricted-access programmes
Services & Typical Turnaround
All workers are right-to-work checked, CSCS-verified, and competency-screened before deployment.
| Service | Typical Turnaround | Typical Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Dryliners & Partitions | 2–5 working days | Metal stud, board-only, tape & joint, suspended ceilings |
| Carpentry & Joinery | 2–5 working days | Second fix, ironmongery, bespoke joinery, kitchen fitting |
| Mechanical & Electrical | 3–7 working days | JIB electricians, plumbers, HVAC, pipefitters |
| Finishes | 2–5 working days | Painters, decorators, floorers, tilers, glaziers |
| Fit-Out Labourers | 24–48 hours | CSCS labourers, traffic marshals, cleaning gangs |
Trades & Roles Supplied
Dryliners
Metal stud partitions, board and skim, suspended ceilings, bulkheads
Carpenters (2nd fix)
Doors, frames, ironmongery, trim, bespoke joinery installation
Electricians
JIB-approved first and second fix, containment, testing, commissioning
Plumbers
Above-ground pipework, toilets, kitchenettes, water features
Painters & Decorators
Commercial interiors — spray, roller, specialist finishes
Floorers
Carpet, LVT, raised access floor, screed, resin
Tilers
Large format, wet rooms, commercial toilet blocks, feature walls
HVAC Engineers
Ductwork, fan coils, splits, VRF, commissioning
Glaziers
Frameless, partitions, curtain wall, manifestation
CSCS Labourers
Strip-out, waste removal, making good, traffic management
Traffic Marshals
Loading bay, street level deliveries, plant movement
Finishing Foremen
Snag supervision, quality control at handover
Why Contractors Choose Phoenix Gray
Fast Turnaround
Fit-out programmes don't wait. For CSCS labourers and common trades, we typically supply within 24–48 hours. Skilled trades such as dryliners and electricians in 2–5 working days.
Constructionline Silver
Our Constructionline Silver accreditation is recognised by major fit-out contractors and commercial developers. It satisfies the supply chain approval requirements of most Cat A and Cat B fit-out programmes.
CSCS & Compliance Verified
Every worker holds the correct CSCS card for their trade and has passed right-to-work checks before attending site. We can provide documentation for sensitive or high-security sites.
London & SE Coverage
Phoenix Gray has strong candidate networks across Greater London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire — the core geography for major commercial fit-out programmes.
Multi-Package Coordination
From drywall gangs to M&E trades to finishes, a single account manager coordinates across all packages — simplifying your labour procurement and reducing coordination overhead.
Out-of-Hours Supply
For restricted-access or out-of-hours programmes, we maintain candidates available for evening, weekend, and overnight working — at agreed programme rates.
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