Labour Manager

Job description

Job Title: Labour Manager

Location: Plymouth (Full Time – Site Based)

Operating Company: VGC Recruitment

Reports To: Delivery Manager

Role Overview

VGC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Labour Manager to take full responsibility for recruitment and labour delivery across Devonport Dockyard and associated projects throughout the South West.

This is a site-based role in Plymouth, requiring a proactive individual who can manage high volumes of trades and labour recruitment while maintaining full compliance with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Recruit trades and labour personnel in accordance with VGC procedures and HSQE, energy, and security standards.
• Ensure correct selection, interviewing, and onboarding of personnel.
• Work closely with Resourcing and Compliance teams to ensure:
• Roles are advertised appropriately.
• All recruitment documentation is completed prior to site start, including:
• Registration
• Right to Work checks
• Qualification verification
• Pay rate agreement
• Contract issue
• PPE issue
• Induction
• Interview records

Stakeholder & Local Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with Job Centres local to each contract to support local employment strategies.
• Act as key on-site recruitment contact for operational teams.

Operational Support

• Deputise for the Delivery Manager and other Labour Managers when required.
• Support workforce planning across multiple South West projects.
• Travel regularly to other sites across the region.

Requirements

• Proven experience in trades & labour recruitment (blue collar construction recruitment background essential).
• Strong understanding of compliance and right-to-work procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Driving licence and own vehicle (essential).
• CSCS card desirable (training can be provided).
• Ability to work full-time on site in Plymouth and the Southwest.

Salary & Package

• Excellent Salary
• Great Monthly commission scheme
• Full-time site-based role
• Travel across South West projects required

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English