Labour Hub

BITA Labour Hub

Connecting businesses with the right people across the BITA network.

Submit your vacancy and we’ll connect you with the right specialist across our trusted network.

A Smarter Way to Connect Talent & Opportunity

The BITA Labour Hub is a trusted network designed to connect members with high-quality recruitment and labour solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Whether you’re looking for skilled site labour, technical specialists, or senior-level hires, the Labour Hub makes it simple to access the right people through the right partners. Every enquiry is directed to the most relevant recruitment specialist within the network, ensuring a fast, efficient, and reliable response.

Built on collaboration and trust, the Labour Hub not only helps businesses solve hiring challenges but also strengthens relationships across the BITA community. It creates a more connected, streamlined approach to recruitment, delivering real value for both employers and staffing partners.

Alex Herman

Managing Director at The Labour Desk

I am the Managing Director of The Labour Desk, with over 20 years’ experience in trades and labour recruitment within the UK construction sector. I specialise in supplying compliant, reliable labour to demolition, fit-out and construction projects, with a strong focus on client service, operational efficiency and technology-driven workforce solutions.

Jane Madden

Group Managing Director at Site Operative Solutions Ltd

I have in excess of 30 years in the recruitment industry specialising in the Rail, M&E, Data, Renewables and Nuclear Markets.

Steve Togher

Managing Director at Steve-Jobs Recruitment LTD

I am the Managing Director at Steve Jobs Recruitment, specialising in global recruitment for the construction and engineering sectors in both blue and white collar with a strong focus on the Irish market. I bring extensive international experience, supporting clients across Ireland, Europe, and Asia-Pacific in sourcing high-calibre talent and delivering complex projects. I build strategic partnerships, drive business growth, and provide tailored workforce solutions.

Diane Thomas

Managing Director at DCT Recruitment Ltd

DCT Recruitment supplies blue and white collar recruitment, throughout the majority of sectors and the whole of the UK. DCT stands for Delivering Careers Together and we work on the ethos of finding the right culture fit for our clients along with the correct skill set. Aligning company values with the candidates is what will retain staff and make the recruitment process worthwhile. Our Specialist areas are Construction, Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial and Commercial sectors.

Bridie Cunningham

Co-Founder of Portman Scott

Bridie began her career on a graduate scheme with Marks & Spencer, where she spent 15 years in senior sales, operational, and leadership roles across the UK and internationally. She later joined Carphone Warehouse as Head of UK Retail Productivity, contributing to the company’s growth into the FTSE 100.

After running her own fashion business, Bridie co-founded Portman Scott in 2012 to address a gap in the market for a search firm that truly understands the challenges faced by privately owned and PE-backed businesses. Drawing on her corporate and SME experience, she focuses on delivering high-quality candidates who align with both the skills and culture of a business, and who can make an immediate impact.

Melinda Cookson

Director at Futurelink Group

The Futurelink Group is a globally recognized staffing solutions firm offering either permanent or contract staffing options across the Construction, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy and Finance sectors. Our service helps businesses hire great talent, manage costs and create greater agility for growth.

Callum Byfield

Director at Tenex

Tenex is a white-collar specialist recruitment agency… with a twist.

Tenex gives you professional hiring support without forcing a large upfront commitment. Instead, we split your placement fee into 10 equal monthly installments, allowing you to make great hires while staying cash flow–friendly.

Paddy Joyce

Chief Operating Officer at Fohntech Group

As the Chief Operating Officer of Fohntech Group,

I lead initiatives in managed labour supply and compliance across the construction industry, partnering with top engineering and construction firms in the commercial ,data centre,pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

My focus is on driving efficiency and innovation in these rapidly evolving markets throughout the UK and Europe.

With a strong background in mechanical and electrical I am dedicated to supporting the industry’s growth and ensuring commitment to every project we are involved in.

Neil Gennings

UK Labour Manager at Fohntech Group

Having been in recruitment for the past 16 years. Mainly specialising in Mechanical & Electrical however we have diversified into all trades and labour from General Op’s up to Project Managers. Fohntech are well establish in Ireland, The U.K and Europe where we supply to various Data Centres.

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