Arc Recruitment | Shaping the world of flexible work into a better place for all

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Shaping the world of flexible work into a better place for all

Industrial

From the assembly line in city warehouses to the countryside harvest fields, Arc can provide you with staff trained to the standard you need to fill your business demands.

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Retail

Whether you need someone to count stock, stack shelves or man the tills, Arc have customer service and food safety trained staff to fill any retail positions.

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Healthcare

In a sector where patient care is paramount, we know it is of the utmost importance to have support staff who can provide a professional and empathetic service.

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Office

Whatever an office needs - a receptionist or call centre help - Arc can supply you with professional staff, priding themselves on attention to detail and telephone manner.

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Why Choose Arc?

Arc take responsibility for the impact that the have on all their stakeholders and every day Arc strives to make this impact as positive as possible.

Arc are set up to provide a seven day a week service anywhere in the UK and Ireland and have a strong combination of human and technological processes to ensure they deliver for clients and staff. Arc also eliminate any potential purchasing obstacles with their price match guarantee and flexible payment terms. Arc’s vetting and training process is the culmination of many years of recruitment experience and Arc care about improving the welfare of staff wherever they can.

Arc offer two main service solutions:

Top-up staff – gives the maximum amount of flexibility to the client as they only pay for hours worked and there is no obligation to use Arc at any point.

Managed service – allows clients to outsource some or all of 1. Recruitment, 2. Staffing, 3. Payroll and/or 4. HR Support operations to Arc. This is charged for using a managed service fee plus the labour cost if applicable. The managed service solution takes more of the hassle away from the client and is often more cost effective than in-house solutions.

24/7 service

Whether you need a shift filled last minute or an event staffed months ahead, we ensure a member of our operations team is on hand 24/7 to help you with your staffing requirements

Well-trained and vetted staff

All our staff are inducted into a water-tight recruitment process, ensuring all Right to Work checks, Industry specific training and background checks are carried out. Staff are assessed through a variety of methods including, practical training and psychometric testing.

State of the Art Technology

We have made the most of technology and introduced an app that both staff and clients can use. The user-friendly software helps everyone receive the most up to date and important information.

Years of industry experience

Having worked in recruitment for over 12 years, we know the industry inside out, meaning we can offer you the most thorough and comprehensive service.

Dedicated account manager

All our clients have a dedicated account manager who will work closely with staffing planners to ensure specific needs and requirements are understood and met.

Staff Welfare

We want our staff to be as happy and comfortable at Arc as possible. We want staff to know that their opinion matters and that we’ll do all we can to give them the best experience possible. That’s why we’re proud to have created a whole department to look after staff welfare.

99.5% Delivery

We pride ourselves on filling large shifts with good quality staff. No matter how big or small your requirements we guarantee to give you as many people as you need for the shift.

Flexible payment terms

We can offer you flexible payments terms the can help improve your cash flow. Accounts are dealt with in-house, and timesheets and invoicing are processed weekly. Any queries can be dealt with quickly and effectively.

We’re Honest, We Care, We Deliver

Process

Initial contact

Once we’ve learnt of your recruitment need, we will work with you to explore the job specification and requirements. We’ll make sure our teams fully understand your business, your clients and your individual needs.

Recruitment

We can build a tailor-made recruitment plan for any positions you may have. We’ll process candidates through a job-specific application processes that asses their skills, qualifications and motivation for the position.

Candidate training and selection

Suitable candidates will be selected based on their experience, qualifications and motivation for the role. Where necessary, they’ll then be trained to a high industry standard allowing them to feel more than comfortable carrying out the tasks you require.

Client portal

After selecting the right staff for your position, you can be introduced to our client portal app which allows you to book a shift, select the staff you want to work and monitor the shift progress.

Shift booking and feedback

Staff will be booked in for a shift as far in advance as possible via the app, and will be reminded of all relevant shift information, including location, uniform and timings, at regular intervals before the shift. Clients can confidentially rate the staff they receive and request their preferred workers back.

Payment and Invoicing

Our dedicated payroll team means we deal with timesheets, invoices and pay queries quickly and accurately, allowing you to complete post event admin with minimal hassle.

Arc Recruitment was founded by university friends and business partners Mike and Paul during the 2020 pandemic. This became the second Arc in the pair’s portfolio.
Arc Hospitality (sister company) have been recruiting in the hospitality sector since 2008 and are now an established nationwide partner to over 200 organisations.
In 2020 Arc Hospitality redeployed staff into new sectors to play its positive part in the crisis. Arc realised it could positively impact more people by operating in more sectors and thus Arc Recruitment was created to do just that but for the long term.

So whether you view Arc as old or new their story continues and their vision is clear: “to shape the world of flexible work into a better place for all.”

Company mission: To solve staffing problems by supplying the most suitable, satisfied and well looked after people every minute of every day, wherever they are needed.

Testimonials

Definitely recommend
Working for Arc is always fun - I do casual work for them around my studies. The staff are always friendly, and the pay is very good. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for flexible work!
- Luke, a casual member of hospitality staff from London
Communication flows easily
We have been working with Arc for a couple of years now and I am pleased to say that our experience has been very positive so far. We highly rely on Arc for their experienced bar staff and plate waiters, we find their staff is of great quality and many have had the chance to progress in their career to team leaders as well as Managers. We have such a good relationship because communication flows easily and our expectations are always met if not exceeded.
- Senior Staffing Coordinator, Sodexo
Outstanding value for money
We have been using Arc for years now and during this time we have built a strong relationship. We task Arc with managing the recruitment for all our seasonal and temporary staff throughout the year. That’s everything from advertising, recruitment, interviews, selection, induction as well as the payroll facilities. They give us a 7-day operation so if we need a member of staff at short notice, they are just a phone call away. Arc offer outstanding value for money the services they provide. They deliver on quality, value and service and we will happily use Arc for the next 5-10 years as we develop and grow the business.
- Head of Visitor Services, Knowsley Safari Park
Confidence and professionalism
Can't tell you enough how brilliant these staff have been. So happy to learn new thing and are showing confidence and professionalism. You should be so proud of them all.
- Operations team at a Compass hospital
Great experience working with Arc
I've had a great experience working with Arc. I can now say I’ve worked at some of the biggest venues in UK, and I am proud of what I have achieved
- Sarah a casual member of retail staff from Cardiff
Amazing professionals
When Arc offered me this opportunity, I took it immediately. It was a chance to help and support not only the doctors and nurses but also to help the people of this community that were suffering from this horrible virus. I was overcome by the welcome we porters received. I worked with amazing professionals who I grew to admire and respect.
- Alex from London who worked as a porter helping with the Covid 19 effort