Temporary Jobs in the United Kingdom
Smart Recruit Online
£15 HOUR
Crawley, Southern
Assisting with miscellaneous project preparation tasks, such as ensuring delivery addresses/contacts are accurate, preparing outgoing delivery paperwork for the warehouse team, maintaining organised project systems, liaising with project managers on admin tasks (e.g. Supporting the procurement of project materials by raising purchase orders to suppliers, checking order acknowledgements match against purchase orders regarding specification and quantities, and assisting with accounts queries, as instructed by the Project Support team.
4Leisure Recruitment Ltd
£14 - £15 HOUR
Dartford, Southern
Experience in high volume calls, desirable but not essential experience in debt collection, credit control, or a similar role is desirable. Where you will be contacting customers directly, managing difficult conversations with professionalism, and working towards clear performance targets (KPIs).
Ad Warrior Ltd
£12.21 HOUR
Cirencester, SW
The Royal Agricultural University is looking for reliable and proactive Operations Casual Workers to support our busy Campus Operations team over the summer. Tasks may involve assisting with accommodation changeovers, setting up for events and meetings, general cleaning duties, basic administration and greeting visitors at reception.
Ad Warrior Ltd
£32247 - £34329 YEAR
Tilbury, HC
Evidenced report writing and communication skills e.g. the production of clear, concise and accurate records, letters and reports as well as verbal delivery and presentation to diverse audiences. Through effective partnership working they seek to prevent and detect offences of motor finance fraud, developing and sharing specialist intelligence to support law enforcement investigations.
Butlin's
skegness, MID
Our teams create unforgettable experiences for our guests and we are currently looking for amazing Face Painter & Hair Braider to join our small team in Fab Faces - face painting parlour. The ideal candidate must be willing to train in areas including face painting, hair braiding and applying temporary tattooing to deliver quality product to our guests.
Butlin's
Skegness, MID
Our teams create unforgettable experiences for our guests and we are currently looking for amazing Face Painter & Hair Braider to join our small team in Fab Faces - face painting parlour. The ideal candidate must be willing to train in areas including face painting, hair braiding and applying temporary tattooing to deliver quality product to our guests.
Butlin's
Skegness, MID
Our teams create unforgettable experiences for our guests and we are currently looking for amazing Face Painter & Hair Braider to join our small team in Fab Faces - face painting parlour. The ideal candidate must be willing to train in areas including face painting, hair braiding and applying temporary tattooing to deliver quality product to our guests.
Butlin's
Taunton, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
Minehead, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
Exeter, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
Bridgwater, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
Plymouth, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
plymouth, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
barnstaple, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
exeter, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
bridgwater, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
taunton, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Butlin's
Barnstaple, SW
Instead of working in one department, we’re looking for new Team Members to work across different teams on resort to support our guests and provide them with a fantastic experience during their stay with Butlin’s. We’re looking for high spirited and fun-loving multi-taskers who love learning new things and working with a like-minded group of people.
Temporary Jobs Overview
A long-term role isn’t for everyone. There are a variety of temporary jobs that can help you earn extra cash between semesters or make the most of seasonal opportunities like Christmas or school summer holidays. You might pursue this path to try out or get a foot in the door of a new industry, or simply add some flexibility to your career. Many people build their careers on temp jobs, in fact, there are an estimated 1.63 million temporary workers in the UK.
Some of the most common temp jobs are in administration, where you might work for an agency that responds to the needs of businesses looking for fast or short-term solutions. You could also be a temp worker if you’re employment is via a short- or fixed-term contract or you work in certain industries such as construction, retail, and entertainment.
For a career that allows for flexibility and variety, widen your search by also exploring listings for:
Training and Skills for Temporary Positions
The training and skills necessary to nab a temporary position depend on the job you’re pursuing, but they will usually be related to administration or customer service. For these positions, you likely won’t need any formal training as your experience and soft skills will set you in good stead. However, if you’re looking to work in a niche industry, you may be required to undertake specific training.
Try looking at job descriptions, such as this one for a receptionist position and this office assistant role, to get a better idea of what employers are looking for. You should also focus on building skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and good communication.
Update Your Temporary Worker CV
Before applying to any opportunities, you’ll need a fit-for-purpose CV detailing your experience and suitable skills. Focus on the specific requirements in each job listing to tailor your CV. To achieve the optimal format, use one of our templates like this one for an admin CV, and explore lots more helpful tips and advice on Monster.
The best applications should also be accompanied by a cover letter explaining why you’re worth inviting to the next step.
Interviewing for Temp Jobs
Just because the job you’re applying to isn’t permanent doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the interview process seriously. Monster has lots of interview tips and advice to help you prepare, including this useful guide to interviews in an assessment centre, which you might encounter when applying for temp jobs in customer service. Note that a temp agency may also ask you to perform some basic competency tests to assess your typing speed and computer skills.
How Much do Temporary Jobs Pay?
Your earnings as a temporary worker will reflect what’s appropriate for the type of job you take on, regardless of its term. However, you may not be entitled to other benefits afforded to permanent employees. A temporary receptionist in the UK makes, on average, £430 per week, while a retail assistant to help companies manage busy periods makes approximately £10 per hour. To know your worth, research the average salary for jobs you’re interested in.
Find Out More About Companies Hiring Temps
Businesses across a variety of industries are looking for temporary employees to help them cater to demand and fulfill their goals. If you have some companies in mind that you’d like to work with, or you’re keen to discover organisations that align with your values, take a look at our company profiles to learn more. To help you find the right fit, we’ve compiled information such as:
- size and locations
- company mission
- daily culture
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