Permanent Recruitment. Construction, Manufacturing & Logistics.
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Permanent Hire
Permanent recruitment is what we specialise in. No temps and no weekly markups. We help you hire people directly into your business. Your employee, your culture, your long-term team.
We’re not a big agency, but we’ve done the graft ourselves, on site, in the cab, in the machine. If you need good people, we’ll find them. Based in Scotland, working with contractors across the UK.
Years of hands-on experience alongside leading contractors means we actually understand what makes a site run smoothly and what kind of people keep it that way.
Experience alongside contractors across the UK such as Kier Group, Cruden Homes, CCG, Persimmon Homes, Robertson Homes, Cala Homes, Axiom Builders CA, Elite Facades.
Our Focus
Construction & Trades
Construction sites, maintenance, forestry and festival builds.
Manufacturing & Logistics
Distribution centres, transport hubs, and manufacturing plants.
Operators and trades vetted through hands-on site knowledge.
Direct hires built for long-term value, not short-term gaps.
A 30-day guarantee on every placement.
Dependable staff for distribution centres and transport hubs.
Candidates focused on safety and efficiency.
Lower fee than the industry average.
Why choose us?
Skye Terra a small, focused outfit, so you’re always the priority. We find the right person, get them started, and stay close till they’re settled.
We charge a simple one-off flat fee of 10% when your hire starts with a 30 day no-questions-asked replacement guarantee for peace of mind. No markups, no overtime charges, no hidden costs.
Most temp agencies charge 20% or more - and that markup increases with overtime.
If your goal is longevity and loyalty with your team, then we’re the right choice for you. We help build teams that stay and grow with you.
Here’s how it stacks up.
| Permanent vs Temp Agency | Skye Terra Limited (10% Fee) | Temp Agencies (20% Rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary (per worker): | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Total Cost (per worker): | £45,000 + £4,500 (10% fee)= £49,500 | £45,000 + 20% markup = £54,000 |
| Team Total (4-man team): | £198,000 | £216,000 |
| Savings on Base Salaries: | £18,000 saving per year | |
| Overtime (5 h/week @ £25 × 1.5) | £0 | £37.50 × 1.2 = £45.00 p/h |
| Overtime Cost per Worker (Annual): | £0 | £11,700 |
| Overtime Cost (4-man team): | £0 | £46,800 |
| Total Annual Cost (4-man team): | £198,000 | £262,800 |
| Total Annual Savings (incl. Overtime): | Annual Saving: £64,800 with Skye Terra |
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