Temporary Recruitment
Flexible Workforce Solutions When You Need Them Most.
Respond to surges and staff shortages with ease. Central delivers skilled temporary staff, thoroughly screened, ready to start, and matched to your needs, so your business never misses a beat, no matter how fast things change. Whether you’re facing:
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Peaks in demand that put pressure on your team during busy or seasonal periods.
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Sudden absences, sickness, or holidays that create urgent staffing gaps.
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The burden of screening, onboarding, and ensuring compliance for temporary staff.
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New contracts, projects, or expansion that demand fast access to skilled temporary workers.
What you can expect
Support That Scales With You
Create a responsive workforce, get access to skilled temp staff on demand, ready to meet your business needs as they arise.
From candidate search to handling contracts, admin and inductions, all recruitment processes are expertly managed for you, reducing workload and saving valuable time. Tap into an extensive talent network, to secure the right people quickly, even at short notice.
Cost control: easily monitor and manage temp workforce spending and scale up or down efficiently as your business changes.
Confidence in compliance: leave all legal and regulatory details to us, with full assurance that your business meets all statutory requirements.
Trusted Service
Temporary recruitment can offer immediate cost savings and flexibility to scale your team up or down as required. It reduces overheads, eliminates redundancy risk, and lets you manage your staffing budget more effectively. Our trusted process means you receive pre-screened, reliable staff who can contribute quickly from day one.
We understand that consistency and service matter, even for short-term hires. That’s why our team invests in candidate selection and preparation, ensuring high standards and minimal disruption for your business.
With over 45 years as the North East’s longest running independent recruiter, Central brings unmatched expertise to sourcing temporary staff for businesses across production, manufacturing, automotive, operations and a wide range of other industries.
A Streamlined Process
1. Understanding Your Business – Every partnership starts with a detailed discovery phase, where our team learns about your unique challenges, workforce goals, and the specific skills your temporary roles demand.
2. Targeted Search and Smart Screening – Leveraging our vast candidate network, we rapidly identify and screen candidates. Our consultants shortlist candidates from all backgrounds, whether for a single role or large-scale deployments.
3. Expert Assessment and Interviews – Our experienced recruitment consultants’ interview and assess each candidate face to face, ensuring they have the right skills, experience, and attitude to support your team and culture.
4. Support Through Onboarding – We provide onsite inductions, pre-employment training and supply appropriate PPE to ensure every temporary worker transitions smoothly into your business, helping maximise productivity from day one.
Going Further
Beyond temporary recruitment, we also help employers with Permanent and Contract recruitment, onboarding, compliance, training, time and attendance, and payroll.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
How fast can Central supply the temporary staff you need?
With a wide pool of candidates and a smooth, efficient onboarding process, we can often have people in place within days, and in some cases, within hours, cover short notice and emergency requirements.
What types of roles does Central fill through temporary recruitment?
We cover a broad mix of positions across multiple industries – from manufacturing and food production to automotive, customer service and beyond. Just tell us the role you’re looking for, and we’ll match you with the right people.
What is the screening process for candidates?
Our screening process typically includes:
- Initial Application Review – Assessing CVs and qualifications against role requirements.
- Interview Screening – Conducting face to face to evaluate skills, experience, and suitability.
- Compliance Checks – Verifying right-to-work documentation, references, and any industry-specific requirements.
- Skills Assessment – Where applicable, testing technical or role-specific competencies.
This process helps us deliver candidates who meet both client expectations and regulatory standards.
Do you handle payroll for temporary employees?
Yes. We have a dedicated in-house payroll department that manages all aspects of payroll for temporary staff, ensuring accurate and timely payments, compliance with regulations, and a smooth process for both clients and candidates.
Are your workers insured and compliant with employment laws?
Yes. All of our candidates are fully insured and compliant with current employment legislation. We work closely with governing bodies and are GLAA registered, ensuring the highest standards of legal and ethical practice. We handle all compliance requirements so our clients can focus on their business with complete peace of mind.
Can we convert a temporary worker to a permanent employee?
Absolutely. We offer temp-to-perm options if you find someone you’d like to keep on your team long-term.
What makes Central unique in supporting temporary recruitment solutions?
- Extensive Experience and Expertise: Central is the North East’s oldest independent recruitment agency with over 45 years of industry knowledge. This long-standing presence brings a comprehensive understanding and proven success across diverse sectors.
- Tailored, Client-Centric Service: Central assigns a dedicated industry expert as a single point of contact to work closely with clients ensuring recruitment solutions are tailored to specific business needs. We maintain regular communication for a seamless and personalised hiring experience.
- Comprehensive UK Coverage: While rooted in the North East, Central offers full UK-wide recruitment services for permanent, temporary, and contract roles. This allows us to meet business needs on a national scale with the advantage of local market insights.
- Account Management Standards: Our consultants provide comprehensive support to ensure smooth operations and strong client relationships. This includes conducting onsite candidate inductions, holding weekly onsite client meetings, performing candidate appraisals and exit interviews, delivering training support, and hosting quarterly KPI review meetings.
- Accredited and Quality Assured: The agency holds recognised certifications like ISO9001 and abides by industry best practices and ethical standards as a member of bodies such as the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and the North East Chamber of Commerce. This guarantees consistent high-quality service.
- Investment in People: Central places strong emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining highly skilled consultants who receive continuous professional development including industry qualifications. This commitment ensures clients benefit from knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment professionals.
- Results-Focused Approach: The company’s ethos centres on delivering recruitment outcomes that strengthen clients’ businesses by providing candidates who not only possess the required skills but also align with the client’s culture and values.
- Transparent Communication and Support: Clients receive regular updates, detailed management information, and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process, fostering trust and accountability.
These strengths combine to offer a recruitment partnership that is professional, reliable, and responsive to each client’s permanent staffing requirements.
Interested in working with us?
Contact Central for a recruitment partnership that moves your business forward confidently and efficiently.
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