Gateman Recruitment in Kent — Specialist Construction Agency
Hard Hat is a specialist construction recruitment agency supplying gatemans to construction sites across Kent & South East 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.
Kent is one of the fastest-growing construction regions in the South East, with major housing developments, the Thames Gateway regeneration programme, and significant infrastructure projects including HS1 and Lower Thames Crossing preparatory works. Hard Hat supplies construction workforce across Kent including Dartford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, and Tunbridge Wells.
Whether you are looking for your next gateman job in Kent, want a contractor to swap into a better-paying site, or you are a main contractor needing reliable gateman supply, we mobilise quickly. 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 Kent
We recruit across the full spectrum of gateman roles.
Gateman
Live Kent vacancies · CSCS verified
Site Access Controller
Live Kent vacancies · CSCS verified
Security Gateman
Live Kent vacancies · CSCS verified
Logistics Gateman
Live Kent vacancies · CSCS verified
Gateman Pay Rates in Kent — 2026
Realistic gateman pay rates on sites across Kent & South East London based on current placements. Rates depend on tickets, experience, contractor and site location.
| 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 — every Friday
Want a deeper breakdown? See our UK construction salary guides.
Tickets & Qualifications We Need to See
To place a gateman in Kent 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.
Weekly Pay
Paid every Friday.
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Sites
We supply gatemans to the biggest names in UK construction — better sites, better rates, better continuity.
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 Kent
Upload Your CV
Submit your CV, CSCS Card and Right to Work in under 2 minutes.
Consultant Callback
A specialist gateman recruiter calls you back 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 Kent.
Live Gateman Vacancies in Kent
Other Construction Trades We Recruit For in Kent
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Gateman Jobs in Kent — FAQs
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