Frequently Asked Questions

1) What geographical areas do you cover?

A) At Shorterm we have positions covering the UK, our office branches are located in West Drayton, Stratford, Birmingham and Derby.

2) Do you offer permanent and contract positions?

A) Yes, at Shorterm we have dedicated permanent and contract teams within each of our divisions. We have the experience to deal with all kinds of vacancies.

3) What industries do you cover?

• Engineering
• Construction
• Rail
• Commercial & Industrial
  

4) How do I find out more about the job I am interested in?

A) You can contact our consultant to discuss any of our opportunities, we will e-mail you a job specification form if you request one, or simply view the details posted on our website.

5) Will I get help with my interview?

A) Yes, if you have applied for one of our permanent positions we will provide coaching before the interview.

6) If my CV needs improving, what can I do?

A) We provide a service to help you improve your CV, there is helpful advice within the “CV advice” section.

7) How do I register with you?

A) You can either call one of our consultants who will process your details and make you available on our database, or you can complete our on-line registration form.

8) What are the benefits of registering?

A) There are many benefits to registering with us; once registered your details are made available on our database and we will contact you if a relevant position becomes available, if we have your CV we can search against different criteria offering you the most appropriate positions, our automatic search engine will profile your specific requirements and you can even set up e-mail alerts to inform you of job vacancies you are interested in.

9) How do I get paid?

A) We can pay you in three different ways; PAYE. Limited Company or by one of our preferred supplier companies.

PAYE: This payment is made to you via BACS or Cheque directly to yourself with National Insurance and Income tax deducted via ourselves.

Limited Company: Has to be a director of this company, or we can not pay you as a Limited company.  To set you up as a limited company we require certificate of incorporation, VAT certificate if applicable, and we need either 288A form or a 10EF form. If we do not have this paperwork, we can not pay you as a Limited company.

Our Preferred Suppliers (Umbrella Payments): Marlin, Evolve, Hexagon and Connor Williams.

10. If you are working as a contractor there are different ways to get paid:

Q) Are you Self Employed or PAYE?

A) If you are PAYE, we can pay you through Shorterm via our payroll.

A) If you are Self Employed, you will have to have a Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number, or your own Limited Number. The difference is UTR is a personal tax reference, which allows you to use company limited. If you have your own limited company we pay you directly into your own limited bank account.

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