This has been designed to assist all temporary or contract workers. We hope to provide relevant information that will help to promote a thorough understanding of your responsibilities and the expectations of any temporary employed by Alliance but equally as important, an opportunity for us to highlight the benefits and advantages of working for Northampton’s most progressive and forward thinking independent recruitment agency.

Introduction

Since conception in 1998, Alliance has grown from a two-consultant branch, to over eight consultants, three of which are now totally dedicated to the temporary division. Our phenomenal success, especially within this sector has been achieved due to our reputation within the market place of being one of the most professional & caring agencies.

This approach has lead to much recommendation and in turn has helped us to evolve a team of professional, and reliable temporaries all of whom deserve a mention and a big thank you for not only their hard work but also their commitment.

We are confident that you will find no better agency to represent you, so call us today, with no obligation, to find how we can help you.

The Benefits

• Preferred Suppliers to many prestigious companies/organisations such as: Carlson Marketing, Northampton Borough Council, Scottish & Newcastle, Avon Cosmetics, Northampton Police Authority, RS Components to name just a few
• An agency dedicated to providing on going assignments
• Various assignments covering Commercial, Accountancy, Sales/Marketing, Technical & IT – offering short & long term contracts
• 4 weeks annual holiday pay
• Temp of the year Award – 1st prize week-end away for 2
• Supporters of "The National Temporary Workers Week"
• Equal Opportunity employers, and have a policy in place to monitor this
• A team of consultants with over 15 years experience, not only in recruitment, but also HR.

Procedures

Following the registration and selection process you will be advised of any temporary assignments relevant to your skills and experience. All offers of employment are subject to references, two of which will need to be supplied. On accepting an assignment your consultant will provide the following information:

Job title    Hourly rate    Name and Address of Company    Telephone number of Company    Name of person to report to    How long the assignment will be for    Hours of work including any break times    Facilities available i.e canteen/rest room    Parking arrangements     Detailed information regarding the responsibilities and expectations of the role    Company policies on dress/smoking/Health and Safety/personal phone calls

You will be presented with a timesheet at the beginning of each week to record the hours worked. (When completing this, could we ask you to round all hours up or down to the nearest quarter of an hour.) Following completion please ensure that a senior member of the client’s staff signs your timesheet for verification of hours worked. We can not accept any timesheet unsigned.

In order for us to process the payroll on time we need to have all timesheets back in our office by 10.00am on the following Monday. You therefore have Friday evening and all weekend to either drop it through our letterbox or to fax it on 01604 631141. (Please note posting your timesheet is not advisable as it is unlikely we will receive it on time.)

In addition the following forms would need to be completed/provided:

1. Bank Details 2. P45 or a P46/P38 completed 3. Terms of Engagement for Temporary Workers 4. Opt-out of 48 hours working week agreement

Temporary worker code of conduct charter

The temporary worker is not obliged to accept any assignment offered by Alliance Recruitment. If however following acceptance of an assignment circumstances change and the individual can no longer commit it is imperative that he/she contacts Alliance Recruitment immediately to enable a replacement to be arranged. During every assignment and there after the following code of conduct should be adhered to:-

1. If the temporary worker is unable to arrive at the designated time or is unable to attend work during the course of the assignment he/she should inform the client or Alliance Recruitment immediately (within ½ hour of the commencement time) giving the reason and anticipated return day

2. Unless arrangements have been made to the contrary, conform to normal hours of work in force at the client’s establishment. Should time off be needed, endeavour to arrange interviews/appointments outside of work hours or first/last thing in the day. Ensure that an immediate supervisor/manager has given prior consent.

3. Co-operate with the client’s staff and accept direction, supervision and control of any responsible person in the clients’ organisation. If the allocated work has been completed or there is insufficient work then ask a member of staff if assistance is needed elsewhere.

4. Observe any relevant rules and regulations of the Client’s establishment to which attention has been drawn or which the Temporary worker might reasonably be expected to ascertain

5. Take all reasonable steps to safeguard his own safety and the safety of any other person who may be present or affected by his actions on the assignment and comply with the health and safety policies of the Client. It is every workers responsibility to ensure that they are aware of the companies health & safety policy and should familiarise themselves with the fire drill and emergency exits

6. Not at any time divulge to any person, nor use for his own or any other person’s benefit, any confidential information relating to the Client’s or the Employment Business’ employees, business affairs, transactions or finances

7. No individual should make personal phone calls or use the client companies e-mail facilities without express permission from the immediate supervisor/manager.

8. Unless otherwise specified all temporary workers should be dressed in suitable office wear, smartly presented.

9. Not engage in any conduct detrimental to the interests of the Client

Our commitment to you!

• We will ensure that you receive prompt payment of your wages direct into your bank account via BACS on a weekly basis.
  
  
• We will monitor the accrual of your holiday entitlement weekly to enable a fast & accurate response to any enquiries.
  
  
• We will post to you timesheets & payslips on a weekly basis.
  
  
• We are committed to ensuring that our loyal & reliable temporary workers are kept working (+ given the best assignments!).
  
  
• We will investigate thoroughly any complaints by one of our workers regarding any client or consultant.
  
  
• We will ensure that you receive the highest rates of pay possible for the assignments offered (and guarantee to comply with the government’s national minimum wage).

Finally our mission statement – providing a quality service second to none – we believe that service is not just for clients but to our applicants and temporary workforce alike.