Why Bailey Employment Services

People come to Bailey Employment Services because we are trusted specialists in what we do.  We have been operating for the past 34 years, supplying staff to the industrial, driving, manufacturing, retail and warehouse & distribution sectors.   Let’s take a look at some more good reasons why you’re in safe hands.

Well, there are over 5,000 clients  we service.  Just consider the variety and choice of work placements open to you.  That includes the days and times you prefer and the length of contract you are happy with.  You can experience many roles and activities before committing to a full-time job that you know you’ll like.  You'll also develop necessary skills along the way and  gain references to help your career in the future. 

Now let’s consider who will be supporting you.  As well as the highly trained consultants who gain a thorough understanding of your needs, you have a quality company, ISO 9001:2015 certificated which pays top rates – often with bonuses – overtime at premium rates and paid holidays.  And that’s straight into your bank account each week giving you complete peace of mind.

Temporary Workers

As a Temporary worker with Bailey Employment Services, you might ask what the experience is really like. 

As you might expect, to begin with we need to get to know you and you need to understand how we work.  We talk about your experience and requirements and, should you join the business, you receive an in-depth briefing to explain your duties and responsibilities whilst working at one of our client's sites. Preparation is all important.

Our ‘take-on’ briefing document has all the information you need for getting started and includes important details covering who to contact, your responsibilities and important procedures such as your contract of employment, time-sheet process, getting paid and rates of pay, health & safety, reporting damaged goods, working time regulations and data protection.  We make sure you are told everything you need to know for your work placement.

There’s a lot to consider but we have it all covered for you.  Take a look at the attached documents for further details.

Equal Opportunities

Being treated well and with equality – regardless of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability - is very important to us.  We make sure these principles are upheld in our business processes and adhered to by our employees.  Job promotion is based on performance and ability so everyone has an equal chance to progress.

Bailey Employment Services is a member of the REC and abides by its code of practice which is approved by the Equal Opportunities Commission.  Recruitment processes are stringently monitored by the business to ensure that discrimination does not occur.

Click here to view REC Members Code of Good Recruitment Practice

Terms of Business

During your take-on briefing you will learn what responsibilities are expected of you when you are working at any of Bailey Employment Services clients’ sites. 

We have a contract with all of our clients which gives them responsibility for your health and safety and welfare during your employment period.   This includes maintaining adequate Employer's and Public Liability insurance cover.

You will have a responsibility to co-operate with the client's staff and accept the direction, supervision and instruction of any responsible person in the client's organisation and to abide by the client’s rules and regulations.

Recruitment Procedures

Our recruitment and selection process is fair and thorough.

We need to understand that you have the right skills and background necessary to carry out the job role that you would be assigned to so we set some tests for you.  These may include reading, writing, number skills and working with your hands.  We may also request references and undertake Police checks if necessary.

We want you to be assured that our recruitment process is professional and fair.  To confirm our commitment to this, we are quality approved (ISO 9001:2015) and abide by legislation and code of practice.

Paperwork is also kept to a minimum but we do need to keep relevant records which may include, work eligibility, agreements, your test results, qualifications, certificates and licences you may hold and employer references.

Interviews are held by consultants at our local offices and overseen by the Branch Manager.  Successful applicants are given an induction.

Job Categories

These are some of the temporary and permanent job roles you might be interested in:

Industrial

Assemblers Braziers Electrical Assemblers Electrical Fitters
Electricians Fettlers Labourers Machine & Press Operators
Machine Tool Fitters Mechanical Fitters Panel Wirers PCB Assemblers
Powder Coaters Pipefitters/Plumbers Production Operatives Polishers
Sprayers      

Driving

'A' Frames ADR Drivers Box Vehicles Crane
Curtain Siders Demountables Draw-Bar HGV (All Classes)
HIAB/Atlas Low Loaders Multi-drop Non-HGV
Plant Drivers Refrigerated Tankers Skips

Warehouse & Distribution

Cleaners Counter Balance Driver's Mates Exhibition Workers Export
Packers FLT Drivers (cert) General Labourers Loaders
Order Pickers Packers Reach Truck Stock Controllers
Traffic Controllers VDU Operators Warehouse Operatives Warehouse Supervisors

Administration

Customer Service Exec Receptionist Telesales Exec Operations Supervisor
Credit Control Asst HR Manager Finance Asst Asst Accounts Manager
Office Administrator Payroll Asst Senior Administrator Data input/entry Operatives


Terms of Engagement

We have a contract for services (not employment) with all temporary employees.  Under the contract Bailey Employment Services will pay an agreed hourly rate to the temporary worker for all authenticated time-sheets submitted and be responsible for the deduction of NI, PAYE and other deductions.  The contract also explains working time regulations relating to paid annual leave, rest periods and working hours and rules of acceptance of any assignment.  These include:

  • The temporary worker must co-operate with the client's staff and accept the direction, supervision and instruction of any responsible person in the client's organisation
  • Rules and regulations relating to the client's workplace must be obeyed
  • Unless prior arrangements are agreed, temporary workers must conform to the client’s normal hours of work
  • The temporary worker must take all reasonable steps to safeguard their own safety and the safety of any other person who may be present or affected by their actions on the assignment and comply with the health & safety policy of the client
  • They must NOT engage in any conduct detrimental to the interests of the client

Reference Checks

Should a reference be taken, the following information is requested:

  • Period of employment Type of work undertaken
  • Duties Special equipment or machinery used
  • Ability Timekeeping
  • General appearance Attitude to work
  • Standard of work Reason for leaving employment
  • Employer’s willingness to re-employ Other relevant information

Insurance

We hold the following insurance cover:

Driver's Negligence

Covers damage to the vehicle driven by our driver - restricted to licence categories C + E and C - standard cover is £5,000 per incident. Available upon request.

Fidelity Bonding

Provides cover for loss as a result of dishonest acts - only invoked when individual(s) are successfully charged - limited to £250,000 per incident. Available upon request.

Public and Employer's Liability

Standard combined insurance required by law is maintained for Employer's Liability at £10,000,000 and Public Liability at £10,000,000 - this covers injury to employees, temporary workers or visitors to Bailey Employment Services' premises.  Similar policies are required by law for our client companies and these cover our temporary workers whilst on a client’s premises.

Professional Indemnity

Standard PI cover is carried for £5,000,000 - this provides indemnity cover where Bailey Employment Services is deemed in law to be in breach of Professional Duty of Care. 

HEALTH & Safety

Safety is our number one priority.  This is how seriously we take it:

  • We provide a safe and healthy work environment for our full-time staff.  We assess any risks associated with our premises and working practices and act to minimise those risks
  • We minimise the risks to our temporary workers whilst working on assignments.  We assess our client’s management of health & safety along with information provided by the client and take the appropriate action
  • We encourage our full-time staff and temporary workers to use safe working practices and to inform management of health & safety issues
  • We comply with the statutes and regulations relating to health & safety at work.  We allocate resources to identify and interpret the relevant regulations. Our procedures are then revised as required
  • We continually improve our management of health & safety.  We use the results of audits and measurement, together with reports from our employees and clients, to identify areas where we need to improve

Full-time Staff

Annual Risk Assessment audit and report findings - Risk Assessment revised in light of hazards - Staff induction and access to helpdesk

Temporary Workers

  • We accept joint responsibility with our clients
  • Client audits and questionnaires undertaken
  • Client induction processes negotiated
  • Health assessment assists job placements

Additional information concerning the terms and contents of the Contract of Employment can be found in the following document:

Temporary Worker Handbook