OUR SERVICES

Labour Supply

At NTS Premier Services, we focus on the supply, selection and placement of specialist labour and railway safety critical personnel throughout the UK.

Our labor supply service is tailored to meet the needs of companies with fully trained rail staff who may require additional personnel during peak workloads, as well as those relying entirely on contract labor for short or long-term projects.

As a RISQS-accredited labor supplier, we offer a large, highly experienced workforce that is competency-tested, referenced, and fully qualified to support the delivery of engineering and rail projects.
In addition to serving external clients, our labor supply division also enhances the operations of our core rail infrastructure business.

We are committed to providing a high-quality, personalised service to ensure the success of every project.

The list above represents a core sample of our capabilities, but we offer a much broader range of bespoke staffing solutions. For more information or to discuss your specific project requirements, please contact our team today.

Safety Critical

PTS
Lookout
SWL1
SWL2
Protection Controllers
Level Crossing Attendants
Hand Signaller
Machine Controller
Crane Controller
Engineering Supervisor
Confined space trained staff

Machine and Plant Operatives

Excavator 360 above and below 5 tonne
Excavator 180 above 5 tonne
Forward Tipping Dumper
Wheeled loading Shovels
M.E.W.P Boom and scissor
Hiab/Lorry loader Loaders
Tractor Dozer
Telehandler
Drop Hammer and Bored Piling Rig

Tradesmen

Bricklayers
Electricians
Shuttering Joiners
Steel Fixers

Engineering and Technical

Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Site Engineers/Managers
Civil Engineers
Signalling Engineers
Track Hand Back Engineers
Stressing Engineers

Frequently Asked Questions

What labour supply services does NTS provide?

NTS provides fully compliant, skilled and safety-critical labour across rail, construction, M&E, EV, infrastructure, and associated sectors. This includes bothtemporary and long-term workforce solutions, nationwide.

Which roles can NTS supply?

We supply a wide range of operatives, including (but not limited to):

PTS Operatives
COSS / IWA / SWL / Lookouts
OLE & Isolation staff
Skilled and unskilled rail labour
M&E engineers and operatives
EV installation teams
Vegetation clearance teams
Supervisors and site managers

If you need a specific role, we’ll source and validate it.

Are your operatives fully compliant and competent?

Yes. All supplied personnel are:

Competency-checked
Sentinel verified (where rail-related)
Medically fit and D&A compliant
Briefed on client and site-specific requirements

Compliance is non-negotiable at NTS.

Do you supply labour nationwide?

Yes. NTS supplies labour across the UK, including possession-based, planned, reactive, and out-of-hours works.

How quickly can you supply labour?

Depending on role and location:

Planned works: pre-booked and scheduled, we opt to work with our client to ensure a proactive approach to project planning and management, however, appreciate that sometimes this is not always viable. We will always do our best to provide solutions for cilent with last minute requirements.
Urgent / reactive cover: same-day or short-notice (subject to availability)

Our resourcing team operates with 24/7 capability for rail environments.

How do you manage worker compliance and documentation?

We maintain robust systems covering:

Sentinel competency and sponsorship
Medical and D&A validity
Right to Work checks
Training and certification records
Induction and briefing records

This ensures audit-ready evidence for clients at all times.

Can NTS provide both labour and training?

Yes. Through NTS Training, we can:

Upskill supplied labour
Address competency gaps
Support renewals and progression

This gives clients a joined-up workforce solution.

What industries do you specialise in?

Our core sectors include:

Rail & Network Rail infrastructure
Construction & civils
M&E and EV projects
Utilities and infrastructure support

We understand safety-critical, regulated environments.

How do you ensure reliability and continuity of labour?

We achieve this through:

A vetted, engaged workforce pool
Forward planning and resource forecasting
Contingency labour arrangements
Ongoing worker performance monitoring

Our aim is right people, right time, zero disruption.

How do I request labour or get a quote?

You can:

Complete our online labour request form
Contact our resourcing team directly
Arrange a planning call for larger or ongoing projects

We respond quickly and transparently.

Do you support framework agreements and long-term contracts?

Yes. NTS works with:

Principal contractors
Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers
Framework and alliance partners

We’re set up for repeat, scalable, and compliant delivery.

Why choose NTS for labour supply?

Clients choose NTS because we combine:

Compliance-first delivery
Industry experience
Integrated training and medical support
Nationwide reach
A proactive, solutions-led approach

We don’t just supply labour — we protect your operation.