Recruitment Solutions

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Recruitment Solutions is a recruitment agency specialising in the construction, driving, warehouse, industrial and facilities management sectors.

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Rating based on 16 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Recruitment Solutions

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Recruitment Solutions pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    38% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Recruitment Solutions pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    73% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Recruitment Solutions get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Recruitment Solutions pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Recruitment Solutions?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Recruitment Solutions?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Recruitment Solutions feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Recruitment Solutions get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Good
  • Most people aren’t stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Recruitment Solutions?

    Most people don’t feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Recruitment Solutions enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Recruitment Solutions recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Recruitment Solutions?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Recruitment Solutions?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 36% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Good
  • Head office understands the what’s happening

    Do people think Recruitment Solutions head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    62% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Recruitment Solutions is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

How Recruitment Solutions ranks

Recruitment Solutions ranks 2nd to work for out of temping and recruitment agencies.

  1. 1 CER Education
    8.9
  2. 2 Recruitment Solutions
    8.3
  3. 3= Axcis Education
    8.1

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 28 March 2024.

Recruitment Solutions job reviews

  • Best thing

    All good

    Worst thing

    Not enough training to undertake the role

    5.5

    Recruitment Solutions Catering assistant, August 2022

Jobs by location

  1. 2 job openings

  2. 3 job openings

  3. 1 job opening

  4. 6 job openings

  5. 11 job openings

Handy to know

How are people paid?

47%
by the hour
53%
an annual salary

Based on 15 Recruitment Solutions employees