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Trades

From high-rise towers to critical infrastructure, the sharp end of construction is powered by skilled trades. When every bolt, brick and beam matters, the right people make the difference.

Trades sit at the beating heart of the built environment. They’re the joiners, electricians, welders, and fitters who keep projects moving and standards high. Demand is fierce, timelines are tight, and safety is non-negotiable. Clients need trusted partners who can supply skilled hands exactly when and where they’re needed.

Where Projects Go Wrong

The Problem

  • Shrinking talent pools in niche roles, especially in engineering disciplines.
  • Sky-high standards for compliance, precision, and safety.
  • Breakneck timelines for product launches and race-readiness.
  • Sustainability demands that green credentials are now as critical as horsepower.
  • Widening skill gaps in data, simulation, electrification, and more.

The Solution

Morson Edge Advantage

At Morson Edge, we keep your projects on track by supplying the specialist trades talent that productivity depends on. With decades of experience across construction, infrastructure and marine, we understand the trades market inside out.

Our approach delivers:

  • Access to a large, vetted pool of skilled trades professionals
  • Fast mobilisation of contract and permanent workers to meet project peaks
  • Local branch networks embedded in key construction and shipbuilding hubs
  • Compliance, security clearance, and safety assured candidates
  • Long-term workforce planning for sustained project delivery
  • A diverse trades network covering the full built environment spectrum.
  • Local offices and client-site presence to supply the right people fast.
  • Stringent vetting, safety clearance, and compliance at every step.
  • Thousands of trades deployed annually across major UK projects.

Roles We Recruit

  • Electricians
  • Mechanical fitters
  • Welders & fabricators
  • Platers & pipefitters
  • Joiners & carpenters
  • Painters & finishers
  • Slingers & riggers

Whether you need niche specialists or whole project teams, talent acquisition is tougher than ever.

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Need skilled trades on site?

We’ve got the boots, skills, and clearances ready.

Talk to Morson Edge today – and keep your projects moving.

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