Temping sounds like something your dad would say.
But it's actually pretty simple.
A business needs extra people.
You've got some free time.
You turn up, do the work and get paid.
That's basically it.
No complicated explanation needed.
SO WHAT SORT OF WORK ARE WE TALKING ABOUT?
All sorts.
At GRAFTD, we focus on things like:
EVENTS
Setting up festivals, sporting events, exhibitions and other big occasions.
WAREHOUSE WORK
Packing, sorting, moving stock and helping keep things running.
GENERAL LABOUR
Practical, hands-on work. Helping crews get the job done.
HOSPITALITY
Supporting events, venues and catering teams.
EVENT BREAKDOWN
You know all the stuff that gets built before an event?
Well, someone's got to take it all down afterwards.
That's where you come in.
The exact work depends on the assignment. We'll explain what you're doing before you accept it.
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?
For plenty of entry-level shifts, no.
You need to be willing to learn, listen and put the effort in.
Some jobs will need specific skills, training or qualifications. We'll tell you if that's the case.
We're not going to send you somewhere expecting you to magically know how to operate equipment you've never touched.
DO I HAVE TO WORK EVERY WEEK?
Nope.
With GRAFTD, there's no guaranteed number of hours and you're free to accept or decline the shifts offered to you.
Got college?
Football?
Another job?
Plans with your mates?
Fair enough.
Take the shifts that work for you.
Just remember: once your accepted shift is confirmed by GRAFTD, we're counting on you to be there.
HOW DO I GET PAID?
Straight into your bank account through PAYE.
Our normal payday is Friday, paid weekly in arrears.
You'll complete a timesheet, get it signed by the client and send it to us by 12 noon on Monday.
We'll explain the process properly before your first shift.
Your holiday entitlement is handled separately in line with your agreement.
WHY WOULD I TEMP INSTEAD OF GETTING A NORMAL JOB?
You can do both.
That's the point.
Temping can be brilliant if you want to:
- Earn money around college or university.
- Save for a car, holiday or something else.
- Try different types of work.
- Build your CV.
- Get experience before applying for a permanent job.
- Keep your options open.
And you don't have to commit to doing the same thing every week.
WHAT'S THE CATCH?
There isn't a guaranteed amount of work.
Some weeks might be busy. Others might be quieter.
That's how temporary staffing works.
We're not going to promise you 40 hours a week if we can't guarantee them.
Check your worker area for suitable work offers. Accepting an offer means awaiting confirmation; once it shows Confirmed, you're booked in. We email you about new offers, confirmations, changes and cancellations. Check your worker area for the latest details too.
THE BOTTOM LINE.
You don't need a five-year career plan to start earning money.
You just need somewhere to start.
GOT TIME? WANT WORK?