Temping
Our guide to successful temping provides you with essential information relating to your temporary assignments with Elizabeth Hunt Recruitment.
Availability
Once you have registered as a temporary worker, it’s important to keep us up-to-date with your availability. Our assignments vary in duration, but we always have regular and varied opportunities that we can offer you.
The nature of temporary working may mean you are asked to work at very short notice. Don’t worry; we won’t submit your details to a client before discussing the role and your availability to work first.
If you are unavailable, we will update your records accordingly and will be in contact when you are free to work again. It is advisable to speak with your consultant on a regular basis to keep them informed of your current situation.
Pay
All Elizabeth Hunt temporary candidates are paid one week in arrears, on a Friday. This payment will be made directly into a bank or building society account. A payslip will be sent to you by post, which you must keep for your personal records.
Students
If you are a full-time student but working for Elizabeth Hunt Recruitment during your holiday period, you may be exempt from paying tax if your earnings for the full year are no more than the personal allowance. You’ll need to complete a Student Declaration Form, available from your consultant.
National Insurance
We are legally obliged to deduct National Insurance from your pay, so we require your N.I. number, which can be found on an old payslip or your P45. Alternatively, you can contact your local DSS office for this information.
Sick Pay
When working with Elizabeth Hunt Recruitment, you are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay. For full details, click here or contact your consultant.
Holiday Pay
Our temporary workers are entitled to 24 days’ paid holiday per year. You qualify for holiday pay from the hour you start your assignment. However, you can only take paid holidays that you have accrued, even if you only work for part of the week. If you have any questions about the holiday scheme, click here for more information or contact your consultant.
Maternity Benefits
There are a number of regulations relating to Statutory Maternity Pay. Your consultant will be able to explain these to you and provide you with the necessary form. Click here for more information.
Working Time Regulations
Some of your rights under the Working Time Regulations are outlined below. For a more detailed overview, click here or speak with your consultant.
You are permitted to work a maximum of 48 hours per week including overtime, unless you agree in writing to work longer hours.
You are permitted a rest break of at least 20 minutes after working six consecutive hours.
You are entitled to a minimum rest period of one day per seven-day period.
Special conditions relate to those classed as night workers so be sure to check these out if they apply to you.
Top tips for starting temporary work
Do:
If you are on a temporary assignment, keep Elizabeth Hunt Recruitment informed and up-to-date with your availability to work.
Before your first day, make sure you have all of your booking details; where the role is, what the start time is and who to report to.
Dress appropriately for the booking – smart business dress is recommended unless otherwise advised.
Call us if you are unable to attend your assignment. Click here for our contact details.
Respect and adhere to confidentiality policies at your assigned organisation.
If you are a temporary worker, send your completed timesheet to Elizabeth Hunt no later than 10am on a Monday morning.
Don’t:
Use client facilities for your own use i.e. email, Internet, telephone for example.
Be late - make sure you are ready and at your workstation by the start time detailed in your booking. If this is unavoidable, please contact your consultant who will inform the client on your behalf to advise estimated time of arrival.
Suffer in silence. If you’re unhappy in your assignment, let us know and we’ll try our best to make alternative arrangements.
Walk out. This can look unprofessional and may hinder your opportunity to find other work