For employers
What it costs to hire.
No retainers and no exclusivity. Put in the salary to see the fee, the rebate and how long it usually takes. Nothing to pay unless someone starts.
Your hire
£4,200 plus VAT
15% of a first-year salary of £28,000, payable only when someone starts.
- About 3 weeksExperienced office staff, drivers and supervisors, usually from people we already know.
- 12 weeksA sliding rebate if they leave, shown below.
- £0If we do not find the right person. Nothing to pay upfront.
- 100%by week 2: £4,200
- 75%by week 4: £3,150
- 50%by week 8: £2,100
- 25%by week 12: £1,050
An estimate from one figure, not a quote. Our terms set out the rest, and we will confirm everything in writing before we start.
The rate card
Fees, without the small print.
Permanent, under £25k
of salary12%
Payable when someone starts. Twelve-week sliding rebate.
Permanent, £25k to £40k
of salary15%
The same terms. Most office, driving and care roles.
Permanent, over £40k
of salary18%
Managers and specialists. Usually a six to eight week search.
Temporary
on pay+32%
One hourly rate covering holiday, NI, pension, payroll and margin.
For candidates
always£0
No fees, no charge for your CV, no paid-for "registration".
Temp to perm
after 26 weeks£0
A falling transfer fee, down to nil after 26 weeks.
Questions from employers
Do you ask for exclusivity?
No. Use other agencies if you like. Tell us you are doing so, so that we do not waste your time sending the same person twice.
How does the rebate work?
Within 2 weeks 100% back, up to 4 weeks 75%, up to 8 weeks 50%, up to 12 weeks 25%. The invoice must have been paid within 14 days.
What is included in the temp charge rate?
Pay, holiday pay at 12.07%, employer National Insurance, pension, apprenticeship levy where it applies, our insurance and our margin. We show you how it adds up.
Can we take on a temp permanently?
Yes. The transfer fee is in our terms, it falls with time and it is nil after 26 weeks.
Do you do volume or seasonal recruitment?
Yes, up to about 40 people at once around the county. Give us four weeks, and we will run a day at your site or at the office.
What if the salary is too low?
We tell you, with examples of what similar jobs pay. You can decide what to do about it. We would rather lose the job than waste six weeks.
Looking for work, or looking for someone?
Register in ten minutes and we will ring you, or tell us about the job and we will come and see it. Free for candidates, and no fee for employers unless someone starts.