Gateman Jobs in London
Live gateman vacancies across London & Central London. Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites. Weekly PAYE pay. Immediate starts available — register today or message us on WhatsApp.
£12.50 – £14.00/hr · 1 live gateman vacancies in London
Same-day callback · Weekly pay · No umbrella fees
Gateman Recruitment in London — Specialist Construction Agency
Hard Hat is a specialist construction recruitment agency supplying gatemans to construction sites across London & Central London. We work exclusively in construction — no white-collar generalism, no admin temps — so when you register with us you go on the books of recruiters who actually understand the trade.
Gatemen are responsible for controlling access to construction sites, checking credentials, logging visitors, managing deliveries, and maintaining site security. Hard Hat supplies experienced, CSCS-carded gatemen who understand the importance of maintaining strict access controls on busy construction sites. Our gatemen are reliable, professional, and experienced in working with Tier 1 contractors who require high standards of site access management. We supply gatemen for residential developments, commercial projects, and infrastructure schemes across London and the South East.
London is the UK's largest construction market, with thousands of active projects ranging from residential developments and commercial office builds to major infrastructure programmes. Hard Hat supplies construction workforce across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with vetted, CSCS-certified operatives and skilled tradespeople. Our London-based team has deep knowledge of the local market, established relationships with contractors, and the ability to mobilise workers at short notice anywhere within the M25.
Whether you are looking for your next gateman job in London, want a contractor to swap into a better-paying site, or you are a main contractor needing reliable gateman supply, we mobilise quickly. Most gatemans we register are working within 48 hours. We supply to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors on residential, commercial, fit-out, civils and infrastructure projects.
Types of Gateman Jobs We Recruit For in London
We recruit across the full spectrum of gateman roles. If your specialism is listed below, we likely have a live vacancy in London or a project starting in the next two weeks.
Gateman
Live London vacancies · CSCS verified
Site Access Controller
Live London vacancies · CSCS verified
Security Gateman
Live London vacancies · CSCS verified
Logistics Gateman
Live London vacancies · CSCS verified
Gateman Pay Rates in London — 2026
Realistic gateman pay rates on sites across London & Central London based on current placements. Rates depend on tickets, experience, contractor and site location. All rates below are PAYE — we do not push umbrella schemes that erode your take-home.
| Experience Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Entry / Improver | £12.50 - £13.50/hr |
| Standard | £13.00 - £14.00/hr |
| Experienced | £12.00 - £13.50/hr |
Night Shift Premium
1.5x standard rate on most sites
Weekend / Bank Holiday
1.5x – 2x standard rate
Pay Frequency
Weekly PAYE — every Friday
Holiday Pay
28 days accrued from day one
Want a deeper breakdown? See our UK construction salary guides or read CIS vs PAYE explained.
Tickets & Qualifications We Need to See
To place a gateman in London on a Tier 1 or Tier 2 site we need to verify the following before mobilisation:
- CSCS Card
- Right to Work in UK
- SIA licence advantageous
- Strong communication skills
Don't have everything yet? Register anyway — we will tell you exactly what's missing and the fastest legitimate way to get site-ready. Read our CSCS guide →
Why gatemans Choose Hard Hat
We are a construction-only recruitment agency built and run by people who came off the tools. We are not a generalist agency dabbling in construction — every consultant lives and breathes site work.
Same-Day Callbacks
Register before midday and a recruiter calls you the same working day with live gateman vacancies.
Weekly PAYE Pay
Paid every Friday, no umbrella deductions, holiday pay accrued from day one.
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Sites
We supply gatemans to the biggest names in UK construction — better sites, better rates, better continuity.
Long-Term Continuity
When one site ends we move you straight to the next. No gaps, no chasing.
Compliance Done For You
We handle CSCS verification, Right to Work, references and onboarding — you just turn up to site.
Frontline Founded
Founded by Robert and Andrew — both ex-frontline. We talk to you like a tradesman, not a candidate.
How to Apply for Gateman Jobs in London
Upload Your CV
Submit your CV, CSCS Card and Right to Work in under 2 minutes.
Same-Day Callback
A specialist gateman recruiter calls you back the same working day to confirm availability.
Get Vetted Once
We verify your tickets, references and Right to Work — done once, then you're cleared for any of our sites.
Start Working
Mobilised to a live gateman vacancy in London within 24–48 hours.
Live Gateman Vacancies in London
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