Contract Recruitment

Contract Recruitment

Individuals
&
Teams

Looking for skilled, referenced, and experienced contractors?

As an experienced recruitment agency specialising in supplying contractors, we understand the contract market across all engineering and technical disciplines. We take the stress out of recruiting the best technical and engineering-skilled contractors.

In the current climate, contract recruitment is increasingly favoured for both mid-term and long-term projects.

Contract work typically lasts anywhere from 6 to 12 months, making technical and engineering contract recruitment a great option for both businesses and contractors seeking flexibility.

Recruiting contractors can be a minefield, even for industry experts. As a leading contractor recruiter, we know exactly how to navigate the contractor landscape.

If your business needs contract workers, Precision People is here to lend a helping hand.

We specialise in contractor recruitment of contingent labour. Whether you need one person or complete teams, we can provide experienced, high-calibre operatives in many different roles within engineering and technical fields, right across the UK.

Why
Choose


us for Contract Recruitment?

  • Specialised industry knowledge 

    We'll tap into a pool of top-tier contractors that might not be accessible through the usual recruitment channels.

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  • Tailored talent solutions 

    If you're embarking on projects demanding specialised skills, contractors become a flexible and strategic solution.

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  • Extensive local network with coverage across the UK

    Streamline your contract recruitment process and secure top-tier talent for your business.

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  • Vetted and verified contractors 

    Work with a consultancy that prioritises vetting and building relationships with their contractors. We have the experience and knowledge to know who is reliable

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  • Dedicated client support with one point of contact

    Having one dedicated point of contact ensures a streamlined communication channel between the recruiter and the employer.

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  • Seamless payroll service

    We possess the experience to navigate the intricacies of fluctuating work hours, carrying pay rates and diverse contract structures.

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Our Latest
Contract Roles

2 weeks ago

Electrician

Aberdeen 30 - 30 p/h Contract

3 weeks ago

Electrician (FM)

Loughborough 40K - 40K Door to Door Payment, Overtime, Pension p/h Permanent

Our
Partners

With almost two decades under our belts, we're extremely proud of the level of service we bring to every search.

We’ve never been that impressed with recruitment agencies in the past, but with Scott from Precision People we have found him to be invaluable when supplying us with skilled temporary engineering contractors, for projects at our workshop and also onsite customer contracts around the UK


Paul Wright, Director - Silo Services Ltd

Was contacted by Precision ref a job that suited my experience. Then was put in touch with the employer. From that point on the service first class. Always followed up on all aspects of the interviews and feedback very good service and I would highly recommend Precision People Recruitment Consultancy.

Christopher Pope

I have worked with Phil Walker and Precision for over 5 years, both as a candidate for a Managing Directors position, and as a recruitment agency supplying suitable candidates for senior positions. Phil operates an extremely professional and competent recruitment company, who have always supplied extremely good candidates for all the positions that we have had available in our organisation. Phil himself has a great deal of Engineering knowledge, which is unique in the recruitment arena, as a result he can quickly identify if the person would be suitable for the role.

Duncan Morris, Operations Director - Aerospace Components

Friendly, fast and efficient consultant, nothing too much trouble, all questions answered quickly and efficiently, great communication, especially Sharon Pickering.

Nick Harrison

Precision has worked very hard with Finch Consultancy to understand our uncompromising focus on our principles of intellectual rigour, added client vlaue and client delivery. Our business model is actually quite simple but our services are sophisticated, and many times complex, so as to be able to help solve our client's real engineering health and safety risk problems. Simply, great people are the core of what we do. Our business is trust - we trust Precision.


Dom Barraclough, Managing Director, Finch Consulting

Hiring
Support

If you're looking for support with a senior hire, or strategic people planning then we can help. We have a range of bespoke solutions that can help with sourcing director and c-suite hires as well as preparing your business to welcome and retain the right talent. Take a look below to see how we could help you grow your organisation.

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Whether you need an electrician for a week or a team of skilled maintenance engineers for a year's contract, we can help. Simply fill in the form opposite and we'll contact you for a quick chat to work out how we can help you or call 0116 254 5411. 

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Contract Recruitment FAQs

At Precision People we offer specialist contract recruitment services for engineering, technical and management roles. The roles we can supply contractors to vary widely from a team of Electrical Engineers on a six-week contract to Facilities Managers on a 12-month contract. Contact our team to discuss the extensive list of roles we cover.

While both are similar, there are differences between contract and temporary recruitment. Contract recruitment involves hiring professionals for a fixed term to complete specific projects, often ranging from around 3 months to a year in length. Temp recruitment provides short-term workers for immediate needs, often for more general roles (eg Welders) to cover absences or peak periods. This can be for as little as 1 or 2 days to a few weeks or months at a time.

Contract recruitment offers flexibility, access to specialised skills, and is cost-efficient hiring solution. It allows businesses to quickly fill short-term needs, manage workload spikes, and reduce long-term employment costs while still obtaining high-quality talent for specific projects or tasks.

Hiring a contractor for the first time can seem a bit daunting, but it’s actually quite straightforward. Here’s a simple breakdown of the process:

Initial Consultation: First, we’ll have a chat to understand your specific needs.

Job Specification: Based on our conversation, we’ll create a detailed job specification.

Talent Search: With the job spec in hand, we dive into our extensive network of skilled contractors

Candidate Shortlist: We’ll present you with a shortlist of candidates who meet your criteria.

Interview and Selection: You’ll have the opportunity to interview the shortlisted candidates.

Offer and Acceptance: Once you’ve selected your preferred candidate, we handle the offer process.

Onboarding: We support the onboarding process to ensure your new contractor gets up to speed quickly by checking in regularly with you for updates and feedback.

In short yes you can. If you hire a contractor and after 12 weeks you decide you would like to offer them a permanent role and the contractor accepts, this can be arranged through us for a relevant fee.

We ensure the quality of our contractors because our recruitment consultants who specialise in placing contractors thoroughly vet and verify each candidate. Our experts build personal and professional relationships with contractors to make sure they understand their skills and reliability. This process, coupled with established track records and client testimonials, guarantees the best fit for your project needs.

To find the right contract role, it’s important to identify your skills and interests, research potential industries, and network with professionals. Tailor your CV and cover letter for each role and be proactive in seeking opportunities. For our latest contracting roles click here https://www.precision-people.uk/jobs