Services

Temporary Recruitment

The flexible labour market is large and growing.

In particular, the numbers of temporary and contract staff in the workplace have been steadily increasing, and now typically average 1.5 million in any given week - and of course more and more companies are now discovering the benefits of employing a flexible workforce. A temporary worker is generally defined as one supplied by an agency on an ad hoc basis, usually without a defined period of employment. A contract worker, on the other hand, is generally on a fixed term assignment.

An employer may look to use temporary or contract workers for a number of reasons. Holiday, maternity and sickness cover, staffing for peak loads, temporary cover whilst recruiting for a permanent position or manning for a special project are all typical reasons for taking on temporary or contract staff. Flexible staffing also helps to reduce and contain costs as companies have the benefit of the staff when they need them, without the fixed costs of permanent labour when skills and capacity are not needed.

Candidates interested in exploring flexible employment opportunities are advised to arrange an appointment with one of our consultants and fully register on our database. This will allow us to discuss with you your career options and consider whether any of our existing vacancies are suitable.

If you are an employer seeking temporary or contract staff then we can help. Our consultants will be pleased to discuss with you the nature of your business and your exact employment requirements. We will then select the appropriate staff and undertake all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

  • Identity of the work seeker.
  • That the work seeker has the experience, training, qualifications and any authorization considered necessary by you, or any professional body, to work in the position.
  • That the work seeker is willing to work in the position you seek to fill.

We will be responsible for administering all employment costs, including PAYE, NIC and holiday pay, and all you will receive is a simple invoice at the end of each week covering the number of agreed hours completed by the worker.