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To help people save more for their retirement, the government requires employers to enrol their workers into a workplace pension scheme.  We have chosen NEST as our workplace pension scheme provider.  Auto-enrolment scheme was introduced to all eligible workers between 2012 and 2018.

NEST is a straightforward pension scheme that gives you one retirement pot for life.

Q. Am I going to be automatically enrolled?
You will be automatically enrolled into NEST after 12 weeks if you:

• Earn more than £10,000 a year (£192 per pay period)
• Are aged 22 or over; and
• Are under state pension age
• Are working in the UK

If you don’t meet the criteria, but do meet them at a later date, we’ll automatically enrol you then.

Q. How much do I have to Pay?
A deduction of 5% will be taken from your pay each week that you work, Lloyd Recruitment also contribute of 3%.  Therefore, each week you work you receive 8% contribution into your pension pot.  You will normally receive tax relief on these contributions.

Q. How does my contribution get to NEST?
You will make weekly contributions from your pay; Lloyd Recruitment pay this deduction direct to NEST on your behalf along with their statutory contribution.

Q. Can I join even if I won’t be automatically enrolled?
Yes. If you wish to enrol earlier than 12 week you must email us to accounts@lloydrecruitment.co.uk and make this request.  Your request must include the phrase “I confirm I personally submitted this notice to join a workplace pension scheme”

Q. What happens next?
Once you’re a member of NEST you’ll receive a starter pack from NEST this will prove details of how to login to your account.  You will also be given the right to opt out of the scheme.

Q. Where can I find out more information?
You can get more information about automatic enrolment at www.nestpensions.org.uk
Email support@nestpensions.org.uk or telephone member enquiries on 0300 020 0090
NEST
Nene Hall
Lynch Wood Business Park
Peterborough
PE2 6FY
You can also get more information about automatic enrolment www.gov.uk/workplacepensions

Under the European Working Time Directive, all our PAYE workers are entitled to accrue holiday pay for up to 28 days per annum, which Lloyd Recruitment Services will manage for you.

Q. When do I start accruing holiday?
With effect from the first day you work through Lloyd Recruitment

Q. How will my holiday pay be calculated?
When you take accrued holiday, your holiday will be paid at a daily rate. This rate will be the average gross earnings paid over the previous 52 weeks (or the actual number of weeks if less than 52) that you have worked

Q. How much holiday am I entitled to?
You are entitled to 28 days leave per year, pro rate. This includes bank holidays.

Q. What happens if I do not take all of my holiday?
In the interests of your own well-being, you must ensure that all holiday to which you are entitled is taken in the relevant holiday year unless you stop temping for us before then. You will not, be entitled to carryforward holiday entitlement from one holiday year to the next. Our holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December.

Q. What should I do if I want to take holiday?
You should contact your consultant who will arrange for your holiday to be approved. Please make sure that you give us a least 2 weeks’ notice of any holiday request because we will need to cover your holiday and inform all relevant parties. Bank holidays are automatically paid unless you request in advance not to receive payment for these.

Q. What if I do not want to take my holiday entitlement – can I still be paid for this?
In no circumstance will pay in lieu of any accrued but untaken holiday be made, other that if you cease providing services via Lloyd Recruitment before the end of the holiday year. Lloyd Recruitment’s policy in this regard is designed for your own well-being and to encourage you to take well-deserved holiday during the year.

Q. What will happen to my holiday entitlement if I stop temping for Lloyd?
Should you stop working for Lloyd Recruitment before the end of the holiday year, you will be paid in lieu of any holiday accrued but untaken holiday for that holiday year on a pro-rata basis. Once you have handed in your notice, you must request all outstanding holiday to be paid so that we can process the payment.

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Being a temporary worker can provide a rewarding and varied career, offering great flexibility and the chance to work on new and changing projects. Whatever your motivation, with Lloyd Recruitment Services you are in good hands!

Before the Assignment begins:

ID and Eligibility to work in the UK

You must show us a valid Passport or Birth Certificate and be sure to check your relevant Visa requirements to work in the UK prior to registration. We are required to check eligibility and keep a copy of your Visa (if applicable) on file.

P45 / P46

Before starting an assignment, you will need to give us your most recent P45. If you have not received this from your previous employer before the assignment commences, we will provide a P46 to be completed. You will be paid into your bank account so you will need to provide us with your bank details and therefore, a BACS form will need to be completed this will be sent electronically to you.

Timesheets

In order to get paid on time, you need to complete and submit your timesheets in our online portal, by lunchtime on a Monday. Your login details will have been provided to you via email.

Getting Paid

You will be paid a week in arrears into your selected bank account every Thursday. Payslips will be e-mailed to you every Tuesday you will need your NI number to open the zipped file.

Paid Annual Leave

Entitlement under the Working Time Regulations, you are entitled to 28 days (including Bank Holidays) paid leave each year if you work continuously during the year. Your entitlement to paid leave accrues in proportion to the amount of time worked on assignment during the leave year which runs from the 1st of January to 31st December. Holiday must be used and will not be carried over into the following year.

Requesting Holiday

Please provide any pre-booked holiday dates at the start of the assignment. However we do appreciate that at times this may not be possible. Please do provide us as much notice as you can.

Reporting Sickness / Timekeeping

If you are absent from work due to sickness or injury the following rules apply: Whenever possible, preferably you, or someone on your behalf, must notify Lloyd Recruitment at least 30 minutes prior to the commencement of your assignment on that day, or as soon as possible, to explain your absence or delay.

You must state the reason for absence and call / keep in touch until you feel well enough to return to your assignment.

Repeated or prolonged absences of any kind may result in termination of the assignment.

Your notice period

If you are in a long-term assignment, a minimum of one week’s notice period must be given prior to finishing.

And finally, please…

During working hours, please do not use mobile phones, make personal calls or send text messages (unless permission has been gained from your Line Manager). Mobiles must be switched off or placed on silent mode whilst working.

Do not misuse email or internet facilities for personal use.

Your consultant will confirm the required dress code needed whilst in your assignment. Please do adhere to this.

If you require any further information please get in touch with you consultant (link here)

Our staff are some of the best in the business. We pull out all the stops, managing candidates effectively and getting them in front of clients who have a need for their skills quickly and efficiently.

We offer all of our clients a bespoke recruitment service, tailored to your hiring requirements

We help you reduce your recruitment costs and maximise the return on your investment in people.

We have a large talent pool of candidates that are readily available for work as and when you require.