FAQ's
What type of jobs do you have available?
Hewett Recruitment has opportunities from the shop floor to the boardroom both temporary and permanent. So whether you are looking for temporary work to gain experience or simply earn some extra cash to help pay those student loans we have plenty on offer. If you are a graduate we can help get you on the career ladder.
Our industrial division is one of the largest in Worcestershire and work can be varied from general labouring and warehouse to picking & packing, production and assembly - great if you just want to get stuck in and earn some cash.
The commercial division covers all office based roles from reception and switchboard through to admin, Data Entry and Secretarial - it really depends on your level of ability... the more you do the better you'll become and office based temping will look great on your CV.
What hours can I work?
Temping gives you the flexibility to choose your hours and work when you want to. We can accommodate school hours/term time, full-time or part time and block periods… for those of you who like to travel! If you are a student and just need work during the holidays… we’ll keep you busy and get you earning cash to help towards those student loans!
Why temp?
Many of our temps just enjoy it…. it's great for students you can meet laods of new friends whilst gaining valuable work experience. Working through Hewett Recruitment will mean you can experince a variety of work environments and job roles. If you chose office based temporary work it will help build you CV and could well be relevant to your studies.
How much can I expect to earn?
Your hourly rate will depend on the type of work you are doing but we never pay below the 'National Minimum Wage'. Your designated consultant will give you full details of your pay and the role you will be undertaking before you commit to an assignment so you are never left in the dark.
Do I get holiday pay?
The holiday year begins from January1st each year and runs until December 31st inclusively. All holiday entitlement must be taken within the holiday year. It cannot be carried over. The maximum holiday entitlement is 28 days per holiday year April 1st 2009 – inclusive of any Bank Holidays.
How do I get paid?
You are paid weekly in arrears. You will be given a timesheet by your consultant and you must record the hours you work each day and at the end of each week you must get your supervisor to sign your timesheet. All timesheets must then be returned to our office by no later than the Monday following the week you have worked. Your hours will then be processed and your money will be paid into your bank at the end of the week.
Circumstances do often change – for whatever reason be it a change in your availability because of timetable changes, access to transport - providing you work with us and keep us informed we will do our best to accommodate your changing circumstances. It is also extremely important to tell us about any simple changes such as a change of address or contact number.
Why should I choose Hewett Recruitment over another agency?
Hewett Recruitment has been established since 1980 – we have developed and expanded our services to meet the needs of both our clients and candidates over the years to become one of the leading recruitment companies in the area. Our organisation is a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) which sets out a clear code of practice that we as a business, and our consultants as individuals, must follow to ensure we provide a service not only in line with legislation but a service delivered with best practice in mind.
What ID do I need to bring with me when I register?
We are required by law to obtain proof of identification and ‘right to work in the UK’ from all registering candidates.
Identification must be in the form of either:
- Birth Certificate or
- Passport
and
- Confirmation of right to work in the UK (if applicable)
- Any certificates/qualifications that may be relevant to the position you are seeking. E.g. NVQ, A Levels or Degree
