We offer you:

·          Great jobs with top companies (Gordon Yates is the longest established name in London for skilled office staff recruitment)

·          Skills training and support (we have state-of-the-art software to help you polish your MS Office and other skills)

·          Good rates of pay, holiday pay, sick pay – and friendly onsite advice about tax and National Insurance paperwork

·          Unique loyalty bonus - that boosts your earnings by a meaty 6.1%, for every 13 weeks out of 17 that you work for us

·          Regular social events – where you get to meet other temps and the Gordon Yates team, and the beer is free!

·          Quality assured (Gordon Yates is a long-established member of the REC and subscribes to its professional code – see www.rec.uk.com)

·          Quality assured (Gordon Yates has been recognised as an Investor in People since 1997 – more about this prestigious award at  www.investorsinpeople.co.uk)

Hi, I began at Gordon Yates almost eight years ago as a junior. Now I head up our brilliant temp team!

I’ve been here long enough to appreciate that the great jobs we’re working on and filling right now owe everything to the temps who worked for us in the past, who helped make our relationship with clients strong.

Every temp is an ambassador of Gordon Yates. Make sure the impression you make is a good one!

Sarah Mustafa, Associate Director

Sarah’s ten tips:

·          Be punctual every day of your temporary assignment. We recommend that you arrive 10 minutes early. Plan your route and always allow extra time for your journey.

·          Call us by 8.00am if you are unwell, unable to make the assignment because of an emergency or if you are running late.  We will liaise with our client on your behalf.

·          Be aware that working hours vary from job to job. Ensure that you organise personal appointments outside of working hours. Remember time is money with temping.

·          Keep in touch with us.  We will call you at least once a week during the assignment but please call us too. 

·          Be committed. Take an interest in the company you are working for.  Research via the internet. Listen and take notes from our brief to you about the company, the job and the culture. 

·          Take care in your appearance and dress appropriately for the assignment.  Company dress codes vary, we will let you know our client’s style but corporate dress is always the safest option.

·          Keep your mobile switched off during the day unless the client states otherwise. If you need to use email or landline for personal business check with your line manager first. Remember most companies have specific rules about email etiquette.

·          Make yourself aware of health and safety rules in the company and within your individual workplace. 

·          Be flexible – this is what temping is all about.

Have a positive and upbeat attitude – temping is about personality as much as skills and experience. If you can, offer to take on extra duties. By being pro-active you will impress the client and are more likely to be asked back.