Take the Strain out of Staffing.

We DO Partnerships.

Get back to your day-to-day by working with a local team of experts. Experienced recruiters that cover all enquires for property services, construction, renewable energy, engineering, rail and facilities management.

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Over 35 years of Expert Recruitment

Daniel Owen (formerly Workmates & Daniel Owen Ltd) remains a leading recruiter for the UK’s best companies and local authorities across property services, construction, engineering, renewable energy, rail and facilities management – priding ourselves on offering the same high-quality service regardless of the size of our client.

Our reputation is built upon the specialised and trusted service we deliver. Over the past three decades we have built long and trusted relationships with our clients, who return to us because we make finding qualified, vetted candidates less time consuming for them. With a database built over many years full of temporary and permanent candidates, we have a great network to draw upon when fulfilling client requests.

We understand the needs of our clients because we focus on our strengths; our vast knowledge and experience of the requirements of roles within the Built Environment. Since the beginning we have maintained a focus on the construction and engineering industries believing always that building a knowledge and expertise in a specific area will add most value to our clients and candidates. We are passionate about delivering the best possible service to the organisations and people we work with.

What makes us different?

The Human Approach

It's more important than ever to listen and not hide behind emails and texts. By taking the time to get to know our clients, both on and offsite, we offer proactive, insightful support that spans the entire business. Extra care, that makes all the difference.

Direct Experience

Instead of salespeople, we look for industry experts with first-hand experience working in the sector. This way, our service is based on genuine passion and interest in clients’ projects.

Trusted, proven specialists

A job is only as good as the candidates we source, so we take great care to build networks of hard-working, trustworthy people to carry out every client job to the highest of standards.

A business based on integrity.

We’re proud that our rich history underpins all that we do, allowing us to continue to grow our truly modern business. Our heritage has always been about mutual respect, something that will never change and that we encourage of all agencies.

Our reputation for fairness

We’re known for treating our candidates fairly, always paying them on time and helping them achieve their long-term career aspirations.

Recognising Great Workers

No other agency comes close to the level of support and recognition we provide our workers. It's why we have some of the most reliable and long-standing operatives in our sectors.

Our Sectors

See what expertise we can help you with

Property Services

From Maintenance & Gas engineers all through to full facilities management and commercial property recruitment.

Construction

From Trades & Labour to Plant & Crane operators, we have long had our boots on the ground in construction.

Design & Consultancy

Expert partnerships with some of the best quantity surveyors in the country, there to fulfill any client requirement.

Engineering

Supplying experienced engineers across manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Renewable Energy

Recruiting all aspects of renewable energy, from solar panel installers to energy consultants and green energy project managers.

Rail

Full compliant rail operatives all backed up with Daniel Owen's award-winning services.

Groundworks and civils

Experienced civil workers and groundworks teams, able to scale from small operations to large-scale civil engineering projects.

We do Partnerships. Working with our Clients

From large construction organisations to smaller self-employed businesses, we can find the right people for the roles you’re looking to fill. We allow you to flex your workforce to your most current requirements.

Discover how we've remained a top agency since 1986