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What Does Temporary Staffing Really Cost?

Understand the hidden costs most clients don't see. We break down every statutory charge.

The Numbers Every Client Should Know

Worker Receives

Base hourly rate£12.21
This is what appears on their payslip. Clean, simple, what they signed up for.

Your True Cost

Worker base pay£12.21
Holiday pay (12.07%)£1.47
Employer NI (15%)£1.83
Pension contributions (3%)£0.37
NI on holiday pay£0.20
SSP provision (1.5%)£0.18
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)£0.07
Our margin (varies—see below)£0.45-£2.00
Total per hour£16.78+

These Costs Are The Same For Everyone

Holiday pay, employer NI, pension contributions, NI on holiday pay, SSP provision, and apprenticeship levy are statutory requirements. Every recruiter pays them. Every employer pays them. They're unavoidable.

Our margin is the only variable. That's where we need to talk—because your needs determine the work we do, and the work we do determines the margin.

Why Our Margin Isn't Fixed

Our margin depends on three things: volume, role complexity, and how much daily management you need. Here's how it works.

Low Margin

~£0.45-£0.70/hr
  • 50+ workers daily
  • Same workers every day
  • Simple roles (pickers, packers)
  • Single site
  • Predictable shift patterns

Medium Margin

~£0.80-£1.20/hr
  • 15-50 workers daily
  • Some worker rotation
  • Mixed roles (warehouse, FLT, production)
  • 1-2 sites
  • Variable hours (busy periods)

High Margin

~£1.50-£2.00/hr
  • 1-15 workers daily
  • Different workers daily
  • Specialist roles (drivers, skilled)
  • Multiple sites
  • Irregular hours, high-touch support

The Only Way to Know? We Need to Visit You.

We can't quote accurately without understanding your operation. How many roles? What's the shift pattern? How much does your team change day-to-day? These details determine how much work it takes to keep you fully staffed.

That's why we visit every client before pricing. Most competitors give you a rate over the phone. We'd rather get it right.

Ready for Your Custom Quote?

Book a 30-minute Teams call with our team. We'll understand your operation and give you accurate pricing—usually within 24 hours of the visit.

No commitment required • Most quotes delivered within 24 hours • Covering Leicester, Coventry, Tamworth & surrounding areas

Why Temporary Staffing Beats the Alternatives

Temporary Staff

  • No recruitment costs
  • No sick pay beyond SSP
  • Scale up/down instantly
  • We handle payroll & admin
  • No long-term commitment

Permanent Staff

  • £3,000-£5,000 recruitment
  • Full sick pay liability
  • Fixed headcount
  • Internal payroll overhead
  • Redundancy risk

Overtime

  • 1.5x-2x hourly rate
  • Staff burnout risk
  • Limited availability
  • WTD compliance issues
  • Quality drops when tired