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Description: An overview of Quick Placement as a London recruitment agency supplying temporary and permanent staff to employers and supporting candidates looking for work.

Quick Placement helps London businesses hire event crews, hospitality teams, labourers, concierge, caretaking, office and promotional staff — on temporary, contract or permanent terms. Looking for work? Browse current roles too.

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Temp, contract & permanent hiring Role-appropriate candidate checks Central London & Greater London Written quotations

London-based team

Office at 275 New N Rd, close to Central London.

Every hiring model

Temporary, contract, seasonal, permanent and temp-to-hire.

Checks matched to the role

Identity, right to work, references, licences and role-dependent screening.

Clear communication

One point of contact and honest timings.

Hire Staff in London: Tell Us What You Need

The more detail you share, the faster we can check availability and give you a straight answer. A good staffing brief includes:

✓ Your London site address or postcode
✓ The role and how many staff you need
✓ Temporary, contract, seasonal or permanent
✓ Start date, hours and shift pattern
✓ Essential licences or experience (for example CSCS, SIA or food hygiene)
✓ Dress code, duties and who workers report to

Start your staffing request

Choose whichever route suits you. We only ask for what we need to scope your request and handle details in line with UK GDPR.

Tell Us What You Need Email Your Brief Call 020 3740 0201

Prefer to advertise a vacancy? Post a job . Not sure which service fits? See our staffing services .

A London Recruitment Agency Built Around Your Brief

Quick answer

How do I choose a recruitment agency in London? Look for an agency that covers your sector and postcode, explains its candidate checks, gives a written quotation, and is honest about timings. Quick Placement supplies temporary, contract and permanent staff across Central London and Greater London, and also lists current jobs for candidates.

London hiring is never one-size-fits-all. A West End venue may need event crew and bar staff for a weekend, a City office a receptionist for a fortnight, a contractor skilled labourers for a project, and a residential block a caretaker or concierge for the long term. Quick Placement works as a single partner for temporary staffing , agency workers and permanent placements.

If you are comparing recruitment agencies in London , ask each one the same questions: which roles do you actually place, how do you check candidates, what will it cost in writing, and how quickly can you realistically start? We are happy to answer all four.

Our office is at 275 New N Rd, London N1 7AA, a short distance from Central London. We support employers across the City of London, Westminster, Camden, Islington, Southwark and the wider capital, including East London and West London locations such as Bayswater .

Learn more about us on the About Us and Why Us pages, or browse our full temp employment in London hub and hire temporary staff in London page.

Hiring Problems London Employers Face, and How We Solve Them

Across hospitality, events, construction, property and office work, the same pressures come up again and again.

Hiring challenge	What it can cost you	How Quick Placement helps
Last-minute absence and no-shows	Uncovered shifts, overtime costs, unhappy customers	Case-by-case short-notice staffing support : share the brief and we confirm what is realistic.
Competition for good candidates	Roles stay open while rivals hire first	We search registered candidates and shortlist against your brief so you are not starting from a blank job board.
Time lost sifting CVs	Managers pulled away from the day job	One brief, one point of contact, a shortlist to review.
Candidates who do not fit the role	Re-hiring costs and unsettled teams	Brief-led matching on experience, availability, location and essential qualifications.
Right-to-work and compliance risk	Onboarding delays and legal exposure	Role-appropriate identity, right-to-work and reference checks before a placement is confirmed.
Event, seasonal and trading peaks	Over-hiring for the peak or under-staffing during it	Scale with flexible workforce solutions and event staffing .
Unsocial hours and London commutes	Early starts, late finishes and no-shows from long journeys	We consider each candidate’s location and travel time when matching to your site.
Specialist skills and licences	CSCS, SIA, food hygiene or lifeguard qualifications missing	Targeted search for skilled labourers , lifeguards and licensed roles.
Admin around agency workers	Timesheets, pay queries and holiday pay	We explain how timesheets, pay and statutory holiday pay work on your assignment.
Cost uncertainty	Quotes that shift once work starts	A written quotation based on your brief, covering pay, statutory costs and our service.
Unsure about permanent hires	The risk of an expensive wrong hire	Temp-to-hire lets you assess fit before offering a permanent contract.

Flexible Staffing for Short-Term and Long-Term Hiring

Pick the model that fits the role, and change it as your needs change.

Temporary staffing

Shift cover, sickness, holidays, projects and fluctuating demand with temporary workers across London.

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Permanent recruitment

Candidate sourcing, shortlisting and interview support for ongoing roles.

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Contract and interim

Fixed-term cover, interim contractors and defined projects with clear terms.

Staff management service →

Temp-to-hire

Assess role fit on assignment, then move the right worker onto your payroll if both sides agree.

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Event and seasonal teams

Crews, hosts, promotional and exhibition staff for launches, conferences and peak periods.

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Short-notice cover

Urgent requests assessed individually. We never guarantee a fill time we cannot support.

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Staff for London’s Key Industries

Each card lists representative roles. We do not imply every role is always available, so send your brief for a current answer.

Events and promotional staff

Event crew, setup crews, hosts and hostesses, registration, conference, exhibition and trade show staff, promotional and experiential teams, plus festival and corporate event staff.

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Hospitality and catering

Waiting and bar staff, baristas , sommeliers , kitchen porters , chefs , hotel housekeepers and cooks .

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Labourers and construction

General and skilled labourers, trades and site support for London projects, with role-appropriate certifications such as CSCS.

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Concierge, caretaking and property

Hotel and residential concierge , caretakers , handymen and property support staff.

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Office and administration

Receptionists , remote receptionists , administrators, customer-service staff and virtual assistants .

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Leisure and wellbeing

Lifeguards and Pilates instructors for pools, gyms, studios and hotels.

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IT and digital

Selected IT and digital roles. Tell us the requirement and we will confirm whether we can help.

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Warehouse and packing

Packers, pickers and stock handlers for London distribution and fulfilment sites. See our packing roles in the City of London .

Hire warehouse staff →

How Hiring Staff Through Quick Placement Works

A straightforward four-step process from first call to placement.

Tell us what you need

Share the role, London location, start date, hours, experience and essential qualifications.

We search and shortlist

We look for candidates whose experience, availability and location match your brief.

Checks and confirmation

Relevant identity, right-to-work, reference, qualification or role-dependent checks are completed.

Placement and support

Arrangements are confirmed and we stay in touch while the placement runs.

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Candidate Checks Matched to the Role

Checks vary by role and client requirements. We tell you what applies to your assignment instead of promising every check for every worker. Depending on the role, checks may include:

✓ Identity checks
✓ Right to work in the UK
✓ Employment history and references
✓ Interview or suitability assessment
✓ Licences and qualifications
✓ CSCS status for relevant construction roles
✓ Driving documents for relevant driving work
✓ Role-dependent DBS checks (not needed for every role)
✓ Availability and travel expectations

Central London Coverage

We serve these areas from our London office. Not sure whether we cover your site? Send the postcode.

City of London and the City fringe

Offices, professional services, hospitality and events around the Square Mile, Aldgate and Liverpool Street. See our City of London page .

Westminster and the West End

Soho, Mayfair, Covent Garden, Marylebone, Victoria and Paddington: hotels, restaurants, venues and retail. Example: kitchen porter roles in Westminster .

Camden, King’s Cross and Islington

Offices, creative studios, venues and our own base on New North Road.

Southwark and South Bank

Borough, Bankside and London Bridge. Example: chef roles in The Borough .

West London

Bayswater, Notting Hill, Kensington and beyond. See temp agency support in Bayswater .

East London and Greater London

Canary Wharf, Stratford, Shoreditch and outer boroughs. See our East London page .

Call 020 3740 0201 and give us the postcode. More local pages: London’s top temping agency , best temp agency in London , quick hire solutions and top temp agencies in London .

London Hiring Facts and Statistics

Reference data for employers planning a hire. Rules are general information, not legal advice.

Table 1: Greater London population

Year	Residents	Source
2001	7,172,091	Census
2011	8,173,941	Census
2021	8,799,728	Census (ONS)
2025	9,122,909	ONS mid-year estimate

London’s population grew by about 626,000 (roughly 8%) between the 2011 and 2021 Censuses, giving employers a large local labour pool.

Table 2: UK temporary-hiring reference points (2026/27)

Topic	Current position	Notes and source
National Living Wage (age 21+)	£12.71 per hour from 1 April 2026	Statutory minimum (GOV.UK)
National Minimum Wage (age 18–20)	£10.85 per hour from 1 April 2026	Statutory minimum (GOV.UK)
Apprentice and under-18 rate	£8.00 per hour from 1 April 2026	Statutory minimum (GOV.UK)
Agency Workers Regulations	Equal treatment after 12 weeks in the same role	Applies to qualifying agency workers (GOV.UK)
Statutory paid holiday	5.6 weeks per year for most workers	Includes agency workers; pro-rata for part-time (GOV.UK)
Right-to-work checks	Required before a worker starts	Employers and agencies must check and keep records (Home Office)

Table 3: Indicative London hiring calendar

Period	Typical demand	Roles often requested
Spring and summer	Outdoor events, festivals, leisure and tourism	Event crew, lifeguards, baristas, hospitality staff
Autumn	Conferences, exhibitions and trade shows	Registration, exhibition and promotional staff
November to December	Corporate parties and festive trading	Waiting and bar staff, kitchen porters, retail and event teams
Year-round	Offices, hotels, property and construction	Receptionists, concierge, caretakers, labourers, administrators

Table 3 is general guidance based on typical demand patterns, not a statistic. Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources: ONS Census 2021 and mid-year estimates (via CityPopulation.de); GOV.UK National Minimum Wage rates; GOV.UK Agency Workers Regulations; GOV.UK statutory holiday entitlement.

Latest Jobs and Roles in Demand in London

These are roles London clients ask for most often. Each link opens current vacancies for that role, and availability changes daily. Pay is stated on each vacancy and is never below the statutory minimum.

Role	Typical Central London areas	Contract type	Current vacancies
Event Crew / Setup Crew	West End, Docklands, Kensington	Temporary	View event roles
Promotional / Exhibition Staff	Olympia, Earls Court, King’s Cross	Temporary	View event staffing
Barista	City, Soho, Shoreditch	Temporary / permanent	View barista roles
Sommelier	Mayfair, Covent Garden, City	Temporary / permanent	View sommelier roles
Chef	The Borough, Bankside, Westminster	Temporary / permanent	View chef roles
Kitchen Porter	City of Westminster	Temporary	View kitchen porter roles
Hotel Housekeeper	Highbury, Paddington, Bayswater	Temporary / permanent	View housekeeping roles
Hotel Concierge	Mayfair, Knightsbridge, City	Temporary / permanent	View concierge roles
Caretaker	Islington, Camden, Westminster	Temporary / permanent	View caretaker roles
Handyman	Central and West London	Temporary / contract	View handyman roles
General Labourer	City, Southwark, Camden sites	Temporary / contract	View labouring roles
Skilled Labourer	Central London sites	Contract	View skilled roles
Receptionist	City, Holborn, Marylebone	Temporary / permanent	View reception roles
Lifeguard	Hotels, gyms, leisure centres	Temporary / permanent	View lifeguard roles
Pilates Instructor	Studios and gyms across London	Contract / freelance	View Pilates roles

Vacancies change regularly. View all current jobs . Table reviewed 15 October 2026.

For jobseekers

Looking for Work in London?

Browse temporary, contract and permanent roles across events, hospitality, labouring, property, concierge and office work. Apply to a vacancy or email your CV with your availability and the area you live in. You may be asked for ID, proof of your right to work in the UK, references and any licences the role needs. Submitting a CV does not guarantee placement, and vacancies change regularly.

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Free London Hiring Resources

Practical tools you can copy, share or link to.

London staffing brief template

Copy this one-line brief into an email to any recruiter:

Pre-start compliance checklist

✓ Confirm identity
✓ Complete and record a right-to-work check
✓ Confirm licences (SIA, forklift, driving, food hygiene)
✓ Check CSCS card for site work
✓ Confirm whether a DBS check applies
✓ Agree pay, hours and start location in writing
✓ Share site induction and health and safety information

Temp pay-cost estimator

Basic pay cost = workers × hours per shift × shifts × hourly pay.

Example: 10 workers × 8 hours × 5 days × £12.71 (National Living Wage, 21+) = £5,084 pay before holiday pay, employer costs, our service charge and VAT. Some London clients also pay the voluntary Living Wage; check the current rate at livingwage.org.uk. Request a written quotation for the full cost.

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Straightforward Recruitment Built Around Your Requirements

One point of contact

Brief one team and get straight answers on availability, checks and timings.

Clear job and shift requirements

We confirm role, hours, location and dress code up front so workers know what to expect.

Access to relevant candidates

Search across registered candidates for the skills, licences and availability you need.

Role-appropriate checks

Screening that matches the assignment instead of a blanket promise.

Temp, contract and permanent support

Move between hiring models as needs change. See our recruitment agency services and quick temp employment .

Communication throughout

We stay in touch from first call to placement. See why employers choose Quick Placement .

How Recruitment Fees Work

There is no single rate for staff in London. Your written quotation reflects:

✓ Worker pay and employment type
✓ Shift length, timing and pattern
✓ Experience, licences or qualifications
✓ Number of workers

✓ Assignment duration and notice given
✓ Statutory employment costs
✓ Service requirements
✓ Permanent placement terms, where relevant

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Meet Quick Placement

A short introduction to how Quick Placement supports employers and jobseekers.

Video summary: an overview of Quick Placement as a London recruitment agency supplying temporary and permanent staff to employers and supporting candidates looking for work. Watch on YouTube or visit our YouTube channel .

Contact Quick Placement

Quick Placement
275 New N Rd
London N1 7AA
United Kingdom

Telephone: 020 3740 0201
Email: [email protected]
Website: quickplacement.co.uk

London Recruitment FAQs

Straight answers for employers and jobseekers.

What is the best recruitment agency in London for hiring staff quickly?

The right agency depends on your sector, shift pattern and notice period. Quick Placement is a London recruitment agency supplying temporary, contract and permanent staff across events, hospitality, labouring and construction, concierge and property, office and administration, and selected IT roles. Share your brief on 020 3740 0201 and we will tell you honestly what is possible.

Which areas of London do you cover?

Quick Placement works from 275 New N Rd, London N1 7AA and supports employers across Central London, including the City of London, Westminster, Camden, Islington, Southwark and the West End, as well as wider Greater London and East London. Send your site postcode and we will confirm coverage.

Can you supply temporary staff at short notice in London?

We handle urgent requests case by case. Availability depends on the role, location, shift pattern, notice and the checks required, so we do not promise a fixed fill time. Call 020 3740 0201 with your deadline and we will confirm what we can do.

What types of staff can I hire through Quick Placement?

Common requests include event crew, promotional and exhibition staff, hospitality and catering staff, baristas and sommeliers, labourers and skilled trades, caretakers, concierge and receptionists, lifeguards, handymen, housekeepers and office or administrative staff. Tell us the role and we will confirm availability.

Do you provide event staff and promotional staff in London?

Yes. Quick Placement supports event staffing , conference and exhibition staff, event setup crews and promotional staff for London venues, subject to availability. Share the date, venue, numbers, duties and dress code in your request.

Can you supply labourers and construction workers?

Yes. We support general labourers and skilled labour for London sites, including workers with role-appropriate certifications such as CSCS. Tell us the trade, site location, start date and duration.

What candidate checks do you carry out?

Checks depend on the role and client requirements. They may include identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, references, licences and qualifications, CSCS status for relevant construction roles, and role-dependent checks such as DBS. Not every role needs every check.

Do you recruit permanent staff as well as temps?

Yes. Alongside temporary and contract staffing we support permanent recruitment and temp-to-hire arrangements, so you can assess fit before offering a permanent contract. We will explain the process and any applicable fee in writing before you commit.

How much does it cost to hire temporary staff in London?

Cost depends on worker pay, employment type, hours and shift pattern, experience, number of workers, duration, notice and statutory employment costs. Request a written quotation based on your brief rather than relying on a universal rate.

Do you only work with large employers?

No. Quick Placement works with businesses of different sizes, from a single venue needing one extra shift to organisations needing a larger team. Tell us what you need and we will say whether we can help.

Can jobseekers register with Quick Placement?

Yes. Jobseekers can browse current vacancies , apply, or email a CV to [email protected] . You may be asked for ID, right-to-work evidence and references. Registering does not guarantee work, and vacancies change regularly.

Is Quick Placement's office in Central London?

Our office is at 275 New N Rd, London N1 7AA, in Islington, close to Central London. We serve Central London and the wider capital from this address.

Tell Us Who You Need in London

Share the role, location, shifts and preferred start date. The Quick Placement team will discuss availability and the next steps.

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