FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I register?
To register you need to visit one of our branches during office hours. You will be asked to complete a comprehensive application form. Depending on what type of work you are registering for you may be asked to complete an evaluation to assess your skills. Healthcare applicants will be asked to complete a CRB application form.
Candidates registering for Commercial and Hospitality vacancies will benefit from bringing a detailed CV with them to their registration.
What do I need to bring with me to register?
Driving – All drivers are required to bring in their Driving Licence (Photocard and Counterpart Paper Licence), 5 year employment history, Proof of Address (e.g. utility bill), Proof of National Insurance (e.g. NI Card, wage slip, P60 or P45), Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa to confirm eligibility to work within the UK. Drivers will also need to bring in 2 passport size photographs for their file and identification badge that will be issued to the driver at registration. If drivers have any additional driving qualifications, for example ADR or HIAB, they are advised to bring along the certification with them at registration.
Industrial - All industrial workers are required to bring in their last 5 years employment history, Proof of Address (e.g. utility bill), Proof of National Insurance (e.g. NI Card, wage slip, P60 or P45), Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa to confirm eligibility to work within the UK.
Hospitality - All temporary hospitality candidates are required to bring in their last 5 years employment history, Proof of Address (e.g. utility bill), Proof of National Insurance (e.g. NI Card, wage slip, P60 or P45), Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa to confirm eligibility to work within the UK. For permanent vacancies candidates will also need to bring in a copy of their up to date curriculum vitae.
Healthcare – All healthcare applicants are required to bring in their employment history dates, Passport and/or Visa to confirm eligibility to work within the UK, Birth Certificate, Driving Licence (if applicable), Proof of National Insurance (e.g. wage slip, NI Card, P60 or P45), 3 passport size photographs, any CRB disclosures they have, any certificates they have (e.g. Moving & Handling, Food & Hygiene etc) and any vaccination records they have.
What are the opening hours?
Our branches are open between 8.30and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
When is it best to register?
Although our offices are opened outside these hours it is best to register between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
What happens after I register?
Once you have registered your previous employer/s will be contacted for a reference. How quickly we receive a response will determine how soon we can start using you for temporary assignments.
For Permanent applicants your CV and requirements will be matched to our database of current vacancies and any positions we have that we consider you suitable for will be discussed with you before forwarding your CV to the client.
All applicants are welcome to contact the branch they registered with to monitor the progress of their applications. For the telephone for the branches please refer to the top of this page.
Swanstaff is a 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service
Temporary Recruitment
Whether you need cover for holidays, sickness, maternity/paternity, increased work loads, project work or just general backlogs, having a reliable source of temporary workers can be invaluable to your business.
Our focus on the local market place ensures that we have the best candidates available to fulfil your requirements when you need them, at very short notice.
Whatever the reason, should you need temporary cover, please give us a call.
At Swanstaff Recruitment we believe business is built on relationships and we have a total commitment to understanding every aspect of your business to ensure you have confidence in us recruiting the right people for you.
Temporary Contract-to-Permanent:
This option allows you to employee of our temporary/contract employees as one of your own permanent staff after they have proven to be a decent match for your organisation.
Permanent Recruitment:
Every organisation will agree that their employees are their most valuable asset. Without them the business just simply wouldn’t function.
That is why it is essential to ensure that the right people are recruited and selected, that suit your existing team and Company ethos.
Swanstaff Recruitment can offer National recruitment by highly experienced recruiters with extensive knowledge of a broad range of sectors.
We have built a reputation for delivering exceptional service levels built on professionalism and our ability to source the best candidates, whilst providing a reactive and proactive service.
Swanstaff Recruitment believe that business is built on relationships. Our aim is to build a relationship with our all clients so we fully understand the needs and requirements of their business, the culture and the vacant position.
Vital to our recruitment processes is the specification. The more in depth the relationship, the more precisely we are able to understand and determine what our clients are looking for and the more success we are to find exactly the right solution.
Our experienced Consultants work with our clients to produce a detailed brief, gaining insight into the organisation, the environment, the culture and what the main expectations are from the individual and appointment.
We are able to provide flexible permanent recruitment packages to suit all our clients needs across all our specialist divisions.
Should you have a permanent vacancy you would like Swanstaff to assist you with please contact us today for a no-obligation discussion and for more details about our services please give us a call.
Criminal Background Checks
We can conduct ad hoc Criminal Background checks on candidates that you hire, if required for occupational requirement. |