Labour Hire Staff - the Qs and As

Q: What area do you provide work?

A: Labour hire agencies provide work anywhere in almost every area in your city and country and sometimes internationally as well. The labour hire companies are flexible and aim to meet the needs of the individual labour hire and their families.

Q: Do labour hire staff work on a roster?

A: The roster of the staff will depend on the client’s needs, but work on an even time roster with the flexibility for overtime and other allowances such as site transfer etc.

Q: What is the earning capacity of labour hire staff?

A: Competitive wages are paid depending on the experience level of the staff, also a good working condition is offered if the staff is competent and apt in their work. In most cases the permanent staffs receive recognized entitlements such as sick pay, annual leave and superannuation benefits.

Q: Would staff that is recruited work on a permanent basis or a part-time basis?

A: There are opportunities for both permanent and casual employees depending on the employers and employees requirements.

Q: What should I do to register for employment?

A: You should submit your detailed and updated resume along with a cover letter that tells the labour hire company why you stand out from the rest of the job; state your skills, achievements and experience.

Q: Should I follow up with the labour hire agency?

A: You should follow up with a quick call to the labour hire agency as there are plenty of labour hire staff in the database a call will defiantly help to refresh the minds of the agency. If there is work available and you have called in it is most likely that you will be the prefer choice as a candidate.

Q: How would my work hours be tracked?

A: Work hours are monitored using time sheets which should be submitted by the respective employee at the beginning of the week. Submitting time sheets are your responsibility as submitting them in a timely manner will make sure that you are paid on time.

Q: How often is my salary processed?

A: This will depend on the employer; there are employers who pay their wages at the end of each week, fortnightly and at the end of each month etc.

Q: How else would a labour hire company find work for a job hunter?

A: The labour hire company will ask you to make sure that their contact details are saved and that you always pick up their calls make sure you are readily available and keep in touch constantly help to find you a job very quickly.

Q: What the best way to submit my resume?

A: As a candidate who is looking to register oneself, make sure to send in your resume online or you can walk into to the office with your documentation and submit them.

Q: How do candidates apply for a respective job?

A: The labour hire would usually advertise the jobs that are available if they don’t seem to have suitable candidates in their database. They are always on the lookout for experienced and suitable candidates. All you need to do is follow the online registration process.

Q: What sort of candidates are employed or recommended by the labour hire company?

A: Usually White Collar, Industrial and Trades candidates are employed. Some examples of the available roles in each sector is as follows,

Industrial

• Packers
• Forklift Drivers,
• Warehouse Staff
• Process Workers
• Machine Operators
• Supervisors
• Store men
• Labourers

Construction

• Toolmakers
• Fitters
• Welders
• Boiler Makers
• Electrical and Mechanical
• Carpentry
• Labourers

Transportation and Logistics

• Long Distance, Short Distance
•  Loaders  
• Supervisors and Managers

Corporate

• Merchandisers,
•  Sales Staff,
• Store Managers,
• Team Leaders, 
• Accounts,
• Administration,
• Customer Service,
• Call  Centres

Q: How does the recruitment process work?

A: Once the application is received the database is checked for a matching job that suits your experience and skills. Thereafter, an interview is scheduled and if the agency is happy with you they will check your references and refer you to the respective employer with the most suitable job.