The Guide To Temporary Employment
Listed below are some of the most common questions that are
asked about Temporary Employment, these are a guide only but we
hope you find them of use. Just click on a question to be
taken to the answer.
- Why do companies use
an Employment Agency?
- What can I expect from Seetec
Recruitment Servcies?
- How much notice will I recieve before
going to work?
- How long will each contract
last?
- What will happen after I have
registered with Seetec Recruitment Services?
- How long will I have to wait for
work?
- What will Seetec Recruitment
Services expect of me?
- Will I be paid the same as
permanent staff at the client company?
- Will I pay tax and National
Insurance?
- How and when will I be
paid?
- I am claiming state benefits at
present, what should I do?
- What should I do if I am
ill?
- If I need to speak to Seetec
Recruitment Services out of office hours (08.30 - 17.30 Monday -
Friday) what can I do?
- Will I be offered a permanent
job?
Why
do companies use an Employment Agency?
For various reasons, such as getting help during busy
periods, covering for sickness and holidays: carrying out special
tasks when it is not practical for permanent staff to be removed
from their usual duties.
What
can I expect from Seetec Recruitment Services?
At Seetec Recruitment Services we will endeavour
to find you regular work in your chosen field. You will be paid for
the actual hours worked at a pay rate agreed at the beginning of
every contract. The rate may fluctuate depending upon the hours
worked and the skill level involved, however it will not be less
than the minimum pay rate quoted on your Terms of Engagement.
How much notice will I
recieve before going to work?
Unfortunately often, due to the nature of temporary work, you will
receive very little notice, though we will always endeavour to give
you as much as possible. Companies often use temporary staff in an
emergency situation, therefore you must be able to go to work at
short notice.
How long will each
contract last?
When we advise you about a contract we will give you
an idea of how long it is expected to last. This is an estimation
only; companies use temporary staff to give them flexibility to
alter their staffing levels on a daily or weekly basis. Rest
assured, however, that when a contract ends, we will endeavour
to find you further work as soon as possible.
What will happen
after I have registered with Seetec Recruitment Services?
After registration and if we consider you to be
suitable to work with Seetec Recruitment Services and we are
confident that we can meet your requirements, you will be
considered for any temporary assignment from that time. If a
suitable assignment should arise we will contact you by phone and
give you details of the job, hours of work, company location, and
approximate length of contract. We will then invite you to accept
the contract. At this stage if you are unable to carry out the work
for any reason, please contact us immediately; but don't worry, we
will call you again next time.
How long will I have to wait
for work?
The length of waiting time varies in each instance; we have to
react to the needs of our clients. We hope to give you work very
quickly, but it is always advisable to contact the office daily and
if a contract does arise you will be on the priority list!
What will Seetec
Recruitment Services expect of me?
On registering with Seetec Recruitment Services we will
explain in detail how we operate and what you can expect from us.
Following registration, if you have any queries, or decide that
temporary work is not for you, please contact us as soon as
possible. It is helpful if you can be as flexible as possible
in terms of the kind of temporary work you are willing to
undertake, as this will assist us in giving you more work
regularly, although if you inform us from the outset as to which
types of work you would be unwilling to pursue, we will attempt to
accomodate you. If you are not enjoying an assignment you must
contact our office in plenty of time in order for us to find a
replacement for you - never leave work during a shift. if you have
interviews, doctor/dentist appointment etc., try to arrange them on
a day that you will not be working, or alternatively before or
after work. If this isn't possible, you must give us as much notice
as possible if you are unable to attend work.
Will I be paid the
same as permanent staff at the client company?
What you must always remember is that you are working on behalf of
Seetec Recruitment Services and you are contracted out to the
client company on our behalf. You may, therefore be paid more or
less per hour than permanent staff. Overtime agreements normally
reflect those paid by the client to permanent members of
staff.
Will I pay tax and National
Insurance?
Yes, We will make the necessary deductions from your pay. If you do
not provide us with a P45, we will ask you to sign a P46. this will
give you a temporary week 1 tax code which will prevent you from
paying emergency tax. If you receive a P45 from a previous employer
later, please forward this to us immediately and we will adjust
your tax code accordingly.
How and when will I be
paid?
You will be paid weekly in arrears direct in to your bank or
building society account via our BACS system. The payment normally
clears by Friday morning. You are paid only for the hours actually
worked, It is your responsibility to ensure that any timesheet we
give you is completed and signed by an authorised representative of
the company you are working in and returned to our office by no
later than Monday at 10a.m if you fail to forward a signed
timesheet you will not be paid. Please note that instead of using a
timesheet you may be required to sign in and out or utilise a clock
card system. You will be advised of the appropriate system prior to
commencing with a client company.
I am claiming state
benefits at present, what should I do?
You must speak to your local benefits office
immediately to ask for their advice. The most important rule,
however, is that you must not continue to claim benefits if you are
working unless the benefit is a incapacity benefit, in which case
you should seek advice prior to undertaking any work, Seetec can
advise you in this instance, you can call our FREEPHONE
Incapacity Benefit Number on: 0800 65 25 414
What should I do if I am
ill?
We would not expect you to work if you are ill, as your health
is of paramount importance. However if the company is
expecting you at work, it is essential that you advise us at least
1 hour before your start time that you are unable to attend
work.
Will I be offered a permanent
job?
We cannot guarantee that your temporary work will lead
to a permanent job, though it is possible. If you work hard, have a
good attendance record and if a permanent position should
arise within the company where you are working in a temporary
capacity you may be considered. If you have been working for Seetec
Recruitment Services for over 2 months, we may also be able to
provide you with a work reference for future employers. In a
nutshell , it is easier to find a job if you
are working!
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