Talent solutions
Specialists on the ground, for as long as the work lasts
Contract and fixed-term hiring across the UK and India - engineers, technologists, customer service employees and specialists who start in weeks rather than quarters, and come off payroll the day the project ends.
Contract Staffing Solutions Built Around Your Timeline
Sometimes, the right hire is not forever. Your project might require an additional resource for six months, your team is taking parental leave, or you're thinking of testing a certain technical expertise before offering a permanent role. This is exactly the time when contract staffing becomes invaluable, and it's something we know well at DXN Talent.
We hire talented contractors and interim resources for technology, engineering, manufacturing and pharma, to precisely fit the scale and duration of the project at hand.
Whether you need one contractor by the end of this week or a continuous stream of people for a long-standing programme, we have the industry insight to help you find those who are good to go now.
What Contract Staffing Means for Your Business
Contract staffing is the provision of temporary talent – limited length of service, rather than indefinite. This is ideal for clients who don't want to add to their headcount, but require additional capabilities: for a sprint of work, for a seasonal peak, to undertake a specific piece of work, on their budget-approved temporary staffing, or whilst undertaking a search for a permanent replacement. DXN Talent will deliver at every step, so that your hire is ready to get on with the job, not your admin.
Why Businesses Turn to Contract Hiring
Contract hires are often a fixed, one-off solution to something that isn't going to be there forever. The business might need someone for an upgrade to a system or plant migration, and for a set amount of time to backfill a colleague while they're on maternity or long-term sick leave. For others, it comes down to budget – contractor spend doesn't appear in the same way to heads that are part of the org chart, which counts when finance teams are working to an annual plan. One client uses a contract as a trial period before converting the right person to a permanent hire; another just needs a specific skillset for a few months, long enough to get a build going for GCC or to open up a new market.
From First Call to Contractor Start Date: Our Process
Contract staffing tends to be fast-moving, so we work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality. We start with a quick briefing call to talk through the role, skills, timetable and budget – and no hours filling in forms. With our sector experience, our consultants already know a pool of good, available candidates and contract labour, so sourcing can be done rapidly.
After an initial discussion, we'll send you a short list of suitable contractor candidates for you to choose from, including availability and notice period details. Once you select your contractor, we take care of the contracts, compliance, references and payroll – so you don't have admin to manage. And we keep an eye on the placement for the duration of the contract to be sure it's still a fit for everyone.
Industries We Place Contract Talent Into
The contract staffing service of DXN Talent covers the same areas as our services for permanent placement.
These areas include:
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Information Technology
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Manufacturing
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Engineering
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Automotive
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Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
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BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance)
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Retail and Telecommunication
Every role is managed by a consultant who is an expert in their field and, thus, is aware of the current job titles, salary rates, and requirements.
What Makes Our Contract Hiring Service Different
Here are a few things that make us different. We have teams in London and Pune working such staggered hours that roles briefed in the UK can be sourced and shortlisted on the same day, so the process of hiring from India feels no different to hiring from another part of the UK rather than two vendors passing work back and forth. All our contractors are "vetted" by consultants who work within their specialist domain rather than by "generalists" working on different markets.
Our pay and charges are simple - a single one-off fee, no mark-ups, as soon as a contractor gets placed. With all our contractor contracts, compliance and payroll done by us, you are not left holding any of the huge risks that come with employment risk.
Contract Staffing — common questions
How is contract staffing different from using a temp agency?
It's not really about the label - it's all about how the process is delivered. By using DXN Talent, you have the benefit of a sector specialist doing the recruitment for you, not a recruiter who does the same exercise for totally different industries. That means the person we're placing with you actually has a clue about the skills you require.
How quickly can you actually get someone to me?
It depends on the role, but because we have vetted contractors in our network we are able to move pretty quickly - you could get the candidate in days rather than weeks. We'll speak briefly to fully understand your requirement and then get sourcing and shortlisting within a very short time, as we've done it many times before!
Do I have to deal with contracts, background checks and payroll myself?
No, that's our headache. After you've selected a contractor, we take care of the admin, checks and payroll, so you don't get bogged down with admin tasks that have nothing to do with completing the job.
Can I bring someone in on contract and then offer them a permanent role later?
Yes, that's actually a very common way clients get us involved. Hiring a person as a contractor up front allows you to determine how they work without a long-term commitment - and we can assist you in turning that temporary role into a full-time position.
What if the contractor isn't the right fit once they start?
Let us know immediately if you spot this. We're in contact throughout your placement so we can deal with the problem (or find someone to replace them) as quickly as possible.
Do you only work with UK or India-based companies, or can you place people elsewhere too?
Our 2 hubs are London and Pune and the majority of our contract placements are in the UK and India, including GCC build-outs. If you're recruiting beyond those markets, give us a quick call and we'll let you know whether we are a good match.
Let's talk
Cover the gap without adding headcount.
Tell us what the work is and how long it runs. We will tell you what the rate buys in that market and how quickly we can fill it.