Fortel Services Ltd Reviews 18

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Company details

  1. Building Restoration Service
  2. Construction Company
  3. Recruitment Service

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Fortel is one of the UK's largest suppliers of agency labour to the construction industry, offering high volumes and a very fast response across the whole spectrum of labour, trades and professionals. Recent achievements include MSDUK ScaleUp award, Walsall Works Bronze Partnership award and finalists in The Growing Business Awards and finalists in The British Construction Industry Awards.


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3.3

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

18 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

I was contacted by a mr salil Lamba from Fortel to apply for a security supervisor position so I applied was rushed in for a medical next day was given the all clear and told I was fit for work only to receive radio silence no job no reply to my calls or messages, so if your a veteran in the security industry like myself and rely on consistent steady regular honest work do not go to this very unprofessional company

May 27, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Experience with Fortel Services Ltd

I have been working with Fortel Services Ltd as a Duty Access Manager on the HS2 Project for over 1.5 years, and my experience has been outstanding. Fortel has been the best agency I have worked with so far.

I have never had any issues with salary, and whenever I have a query, the team responds immediately and supports me without delay. A special mention goes to our HR Manager, Salil Lamba, who is always kind, approachable, and helpful to everyone. His professionalism and supportive nature truly make a positive difference.

Overall, Fortel Services Ltd has been reliable, transparent, and extremely supportive throughout my journey. I am very satisfied and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy employer.

December 8, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth

Working with fortel for long.
I love the support from fortel being a agency worker. Recruiting process document handling everything runs smooth and flawless. Pay is always on time. HR is always there to help.
Always provides update courses and training regarding work.

December 8, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mr Lamba

Mr Lamba
Looks after his own religion he discriminates against white people that work for fortel. And offers jobs to his friends that sleep on the job whilst other British people don’t.
I have informed a solicitor about discrimination and equality and diversity.
People that work for the company and reliable he gives nothing his friends that sleep at night and worked there for one month he gives jobs too. He’s a disgrace and a disgusting manager he should be sacked and I will take him to a tribunal with the new employment law. If you notice how the surname Mohammed and Hussain give good reviews and the British people don’t it’s because he looks after his own and the British people of this country suffer. See you in court Mr Lamba he pays petrol money for some and not and other get paid more an hour than others it isn’t fair and this company will feel the full rath of the law. I have photo evidence of the guards he favours asleep at night then he gives them jobs straight away. He is a racist who is against the British. Some people can not speak a word of English I would like a full review into this company’s accounts to see what names there offer more money to an hour. I have informed the unions of discrimination.

November 10, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My review about Fortel company

My experience working at Fortel Services over the last 12 years has been very positive. I’ve gained valuable experience and new qualifications while working on different sites in the Midlands. The nature of the security industry often means jobs can come in at the last minute, but Fortel handles it with professionalism and efficiency.

Fortel was very understanding and accommodating, and they there pay me petrol Money separately to me and the more opportunity to If Fare way security Job coming up to Booked hotel for employees which is rare in the industry. I would highly recommend Fortel to anyone looking to work in security, it's a great company that genuinely supports its employees. Specially thanks you to Mr Salil lamba for his kindness and taking care of all . Mr lamba is very professional manager at Fortel company.

November 6, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fortel is a Great company to work for…

Fortel is a Great company to work for just finished my first year couldn’t be happier and Fortel always have sites avaliable , and pay is on time always , and Lamba is a fantastic manager who will always be there to help you out best way he can best manager to work for :)

May 12, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience working at Fortel…

My experience working at Fortel Services over the last two years has been very positive. I’ve gained valuable experience and new qualifications while working on different sites in the Midlands. The nature of the security industry often means jobs can come in at the last minute, but Fortel handles it with professionalism and efficiency.

What stood out to me was their support when I had to take a break from work due to family reasons. Fortel was very understanding and accommodating, and they even offered me the opportunity to return after a three-month gap, which is rare in the industry. I would highly recommend Fortel to anyone looking to work in security, it's a great company that genuinely supports its employees.

September 19, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found Fortel is my best employer in…

I found Fortel is my best employer in my life especially Mr.Salil Lamba is most cooperative and nice person i had never any issues from management like behaviour or payment issues nothing.They are well trusted and look after employees needs .

March 28, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY

Salil Lamba in a Fortel manager and is one of the worst humans in this company Don't TRUST this man He a lier shot comes out his mouth like water he lies too much your better off finding job at another place NO fortel manger will help You they all in it together

Salil LAMBA HAS NO MORELS WORST PERSON TO DEAL WITH DO NOT TRUTH THIS MAN

All the reviews you see on GOOGLE ARE FAKE AND ARE DONE BY FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE COmanagerMPANY

May 6, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company need a sweep and new…

The company need a sweep and new management... the only one that was a decent boss was Charlotte I had no problem with her she helped me out when needed. Lamba is the worse... the company itself are dodgy as anything they owe both me and my father they never gave us a weeks notice when a new security company took over we had no notice just winvic telling me my last day was 13th October. I'm owed a week in hand and I am taking this further. They only got rid of us because the guards at night was stealing diesel and sleeping on the job but still fortel kept them on and didn't get rid of them. JUST DODGY!!

October 13, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m an employee with fortel

I’m an employee with fortel, been working with them for around four months now. I have nothing but phrase for this company. I would love to name drop my manager ‘Charlotte’ just saying she is one of the best managers I have had in a very long time & up there with the best top dogs in my working career. Charlotte is passionate about her work & looks after you! Thank you Charlotte & keep up the good work:)

August 5, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Salil Lamba is a Disgrace

Salil Lamba is the perfect example of incompetent management. if you are unlucky enough to ever work for them don't take the holidays you're entitled to because you'll lose your rota and may never get the hours you need back.

June 5, 2023
Unprompted review

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