Temporary recruitment for employers
Cover the work. Keep your team moving.
Need people for an extra shift, an employee’s absence or a fixed period of work? Axfar helps Glasgow employers discuss temporary staffing across driving, warehousing, hospitality, office support, production, facilities management and retail.
Start with the duties, workplace and hours. A clear brief lets us discuss the experience required, the likely duration and candidate availability before you commit to a booking.
Our team is based in Bellshill and supports employers in Glasgow and Central Scotland as part of Axfar’s UK-wide recruitment service. For an ongoing vacancy, ask us about permanent recruitment too.
For employers seeking staff. No booking commitment when you enquire.
Prefer to speak to someone? 03300 435 488
Planned absence
Build cover around annual leave or another planned absence. Share the dates, handover time, essential duties and whether the same person is needed throughout the assignment.
Additional shifts
Tell us which shifts need extra people and who will supervise them. Include start and finish times, breaks, workplace access and the expected number of weeks.
Short-term workload
Describe the project, backlog or operational change creating extra work. Separate tasks that need previous experience from those supported by your own induction.
Short-notice requests
Call 03300 435 488 with the role, postcode and next shift time. We will discuss what is available; do not assume a shift is covered until arrangements are agreed.
Turn a staffing gap into a clear plan
You can enquire before every detail is finalised. These three stages help turn the initial request into a workable assignment.
Set out the assignment
Send the role, headcount, workplace postcode, dates, hours and pay range. Include any equipment, licences or experience needed.
Discuss the practical details
Explain induction, supervision, PPE, reporting arrangements and timesheet approval. Tell us how you will communicate changes to the rota.
Agree the booking
Discuss availability, the rate and applicable terms with Axfar. Confirm the agreed start, reporting contact and next steps before the assignment begins.
What makes a temporary brief useful?
An instruction such as “two people tomorrow” leaves important details open. Add the actual tasks, shift length, postcode, duration and skills you need. Explain any lifting, machinery, customer contact or driving involved.
For warehouse assignments, use our warehouse recruitment page. For transport cover, explore HGV and driver recruitment. Your enquiry can cover several roles, but list the requirements separately.
Prefer to speak to someone? 03300 435 488
Tell us what staff you need
Tell us what temporary staff you need
For employers seeking staff. No booking commitment when you enquire.
Prefer to speak to someone? 03300 435 488
Recruitment FAQs
Temporary staffing questions
Can I hire staff for a single shift? >>
You can enquire about a single shift or a longer assignment. Whether we can support it depends on the duties, location, notice and candidate availability. Include the exact start and finish times.
Can temporary staff cover annual leave? >>
Yes, you can discuss cover for a defined absence. Include handover dates and any tasks that require training, access permissions or experience before the person starts.
Can you provide staff immediately? >>
Call us for urgent requirements so we can discuss availability. Start dates depend on finding suitable people and agreeing the assignment; we do not promise immediate cover for every request.
What information affects the rate? >>
The role, skills, location, shift times, assignment length and service required can affect the quote. Ask for the applicable rate, what it includes and the terms before booking.
What if the assignment needs to change? >>
Tell Axfar about revised dates, hours, duties or headcount as early as possible. We can discuss availability and any change to the agreed arrangements.
Can I recruit permanently as well? >>
Yes. Identify which needs are temporary and which are ongoing vacancies. For permanent roles, add the salary range, responsibilities, working pattern and interview availability.
LOOKING FOR WORK INSTEAD?
Looking for temporary or permanent work? Visit our job-seeker page to explore opportunities and speak to the candidate team.
Candidate enquiries: 01698 847 787
