Recruitment Agency Edgware: Temporary Staff for HA8 Businesses, Often the Same Day
Short on people this week? We supply vetted temporary workers to warehouses, care homes, kitchens, shops, offices and building sites across Edgware, Mill Hill, Burnt Oak and Colindale. One call, a clear quote, and staff who actually turn up.
- ✓Right to work and references checked
- ✓DBS-checked care staff
- ✓Cover for nights and weekends
- ✓No setup fees
A Local Job Agency in Edgware That Answers the Phone
We run our north London desk from Granard Business Centre in Mill Hill, a few minutes up the road from Edgware Station and the Broadwalk. That matters more than it sounds. When a picker calls in sick at 5am or a care home needs a night carer by 8pm, you want someone nearby who knows the area, the bus routes and the people on our books.
Most of our Edgware clients come to us for temporary staffing. Some need two extra hands for a busy weekend. Others need twenty warehouse operatives for the run-up to Christmas. We also handle temp-to-perm and permanent recruitment if you'd rather keep the person once you've seen them work. Read more about Staff Direct or see the sectors we've worked in.
The Hiring Problems Edgware Employers Bring to Us
These are the things owners and managers in HA8 tell us on the first call. Here's what we do about each one.
Temporary Staffing in Edgware, Sector by Sector
From the industrial units off the A41 to the cafés on Station Road, these are the roles we fill most often.
📦 Warehouse & Logistics
Pickers, packers, goods-in, stock controllers and FLT drivers for sites around Edgware, Colindale and the M1 corridor.
Warehouse staffing →🚜 Forklift Operators
Counterbalance and reach truck drivers with valid licences, booked at short notice when your regular driver is off.
Hire a forklift operator →🍽️ Hospitality & Kitchens
Kitchen porters, chefs, waiting and bar staff for restaurants, banqueting suites and events across HA8.
Kitchen porters in Edgware →💙 Care & Support Workers
Care assistants and support workers for care homes, supported living and home care providers in Barnet and Harrow.
Meet our staff →🏗️ Labourers & Trades
CSCS-carded labourers, site cleaners and handymen for refurbishments and new builds around Edgware and Mill Hill.
Agency labourers →🗂️ Office, Admin & Reception
Receptionists, admin assistants, accounts clerks and customer service staff. On-site, hybrid or remote.
Admin staff in London →📊 Stock & Inventory
Inventory reconciliation specialists and stock takers for retailers and distributors that need accurate counts fast.
Inventory specialists →🧹 Cleaning & Security
Office cleaners, early morning and evening crews, plus SIA-licensed security for retail and events.
Request a quote →🤝 RPO & Volume Hiring
Opening a new site or hiring in bulk? We can run the whole recruitment process for you, under your brand or ours.
RPO in Edgware →Staff Direct in Numbers
Edgware at a Glance: Facts for Employers
| Fact | Detail | Why it matters when hiring |
|---|---|---|
| Local authority | London Borough of Barnet, with the western side of Edgware in Harrow | We recruit from both boroughs, which widens the pool |
| Postcodes | HA8, with NW7 (Mill Hill) and NW9 (Colindale) next door | Most of our local workers live within a 20 minute trip |
| Barnet population | About 389,000 at the 2021 Census, one of the largest boroughs in London | A big local labour market for entry-level and skilled roles |
| Tube | Edgware is the northern end of the Northern line's Edgware branch, open since 1924 | Workers from Burnt Oak, Colindale and Hendon can get in easily for early starts |
| Roads | A5 Edgware Road (the old Watling Street), A41 and M1 Junction 4 close by | Good for warehouse and driving roles, harder for staff without a car on night shifts |
| Main employers nearby | The Broadwalk Centre, Edgware Community Hospital, care homes, schools, film studios at Elstree and Borehamwood | Retail, care and education compete for the same flexible workers |
| Clean air zone | The ULEZ has covered all of Greater London since August 2023 | Some drivers with older vans won't take London work, so we pre-check vehicles |
Employment Costs in 2026: What Every HA8 Employer Should Know
| Rule or rate | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21 and over) from 1 April 2026 | £12.71 per hour | GOV.UK |
| 18 to 20 year old rate from 1 April 2026 | £10.85 per hour | GOV.UK |
| 16 to 17 year old and apprentice rate | £8.00 per hour | GOV.UK |
| Employer National Insurance | 15% on earnings above £5,000 a year (since April 2025) | HMRC |
| Statutory paid holiday | 5.6 weeks a year, pro rata for part time | GOV.UK |
| Agency Worker Regulations | Equal pay and basic conditions after 12 weeks in the same role | GOV.UK |
| Pension auto-enrolment | Minimum 3% employer contribution for eligible workers | The Pensions Regulator |
When you book through us, we're the employer for pay, holiday, NI and pension. You get one hourly charge that already covers them.
How to Book Temporary Staff in Edgware
Four steps. Most bookings are sorted in a single phone call.
Tell us what you need
Role, number of people, shift times, start date and any tickets or checks required. Call or post a job.
We shortlist
We pick from people we've already met and checked. You can see profiles before they arrive if you like.
They start
Staff turn up briefed, with PPE where needed. We check in after the first shift to make sure it's working.
One weekly invoice
Timesheets, pay, holiday and tax are handled by us. You get one invoice. Read about our approach.
Latest Jobs in Edgware & HA8
Current temporary vacancies with our Edgware clients. Pay rates are per hour before tax. New roles come in most days, so check the full list on recent jobs.
| Role | Location | Type | Pay | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Operative Day and night shifts |
Edgware / Colindale | Temporary | £13.25 – £14.50 | Apply → |
| Counterbalance Forklift Driver Licence required |
Edgware HA8 | Immediate start | £14.50 – £16.00 | Apply → |
| Kitchen Porter Evenings and weekends |
Edgware town centre | Part time | £13.00 – £13.75 | Apply → |
| Agency Labourer CSCS card needed |
Edgware / Mill Hill | Temporary | £14.00 – £16.00 | Apply → |
| Inventory Reconciliation Specialist Stock control experience |
Edgware HA8 | Temp to perm | £15.00 – £17.00 | Apply → |
| Waiting & Bar Staff Events and functions |
Edgware / Stanmore | Weekend | £13.00 – £14.00 | Apply → |
| Admin Assistant / Receptionist Office based |
Edgware HA8 | Part time | £13.50 – £15.00 | Apply → |
| Care Assistant Days and nights, DBS needed |
Edgware / Burnt Oak | Temporary | £13.25 – £15.00 | Apply → |
| Delivery Driver Cat B licence, van supplied |
Edgware / Colindale | Immediate start | £14.00 – £15.50 | Apply → |
| Office Cleaner Early mornings or evenings |
Edgware HA8 | Part time | £13.00 – £13.75 | Apply → |
| Security Officer SIA licence, night shifts |
Edgware / Brent Cross | Nights | £13.50 – £15.00 | Apply → |
Areas We Cover Around Edgware
Our Edgware recruitment team supplies staff to every part of HA8 and the neighbourhoods around it. If your site is on the list below, we can usually get someone to you the same day or the next morning.
- Edgware HA8
- Burnt Oak
- Mill Hill NW7
- The Hale
- Colindale NW9
- Canons Park
- Stanmore HA7
- Queensbury
- Kingsbury
- Hendon NW4
- Brent Cross
- Golders Green
- Finchley
- Elstree
- Borehamwood WD6
- Harrow Weald
- Harrow HA1
- Wembley HA9
- Barnet EN5
- Totteridge
Further out, we also staff sites across the rest of London and the Home Counties, including warehouse work in Watford. See every region on our where we work page.
What Hiring Looks Like in Edgware Right Now
Warehousing near the M1 and A41
Distribution and e-commerce sites around Edgware, Colindale and Borehamwood get very busy from October to January, and again in summer. Managers tell us the same thing every year: they leave it too late. If you book your peak team in September, we can trial people on short shifts first and keep the best ones. Our London warehouse recruitment team handles volume bookings, and you can see the roles we cover under warehousing staff.
Care homes and support services
Barnet and Harrow have a large number of residential and nursing homes. Sickness, holidays and turnover leave gaps that can't wait. We keep a list of carers with recent experience who are happy to cover nights and weekends locally. Every care worker we send has a current enhanced DBS check, references and training records.
Shops, cafés and restaurants
Station Road and the Broadwalk Centre are busiest at weekends and in the weeks before Christmas. We supply sales assistants, waiting staff and kitchen porters by the shift, so you're not paying for extra hands on a quiet Tuesday. More on hospitality recruitment in London and event staff.
Offices, schools and clinics
Local offices, accountants and medical practices use us for reception cover, admin and accounts support. We also place teaching assistants and school support staff when schools need cover, subject to the right checks. Remote roles are possible too, see our guide to virtual assistant work.
Free Resources for Edgware Employers
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Edgware Temp Pay Rate Guide 2026
Typical hourly pay for temporary workers in HA8, based on the jobs we're filling. Use it to set a fair rate and attract people faster.
| Role | Typical pay per hour | Usual notice we need |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse operative | £13.25 – £14.50 | Same day to 24 hours |
| Forklift driver | £14.50 – £16.00 | 24 hours |
| Kitchen porter | £13.00 – £13.75 | Same day |
| Care assistant | £13.25 – £15.00 | Same day to 24 hours |
| Labourer (CSCS) | £14.00 – £16.00 | 24 hours |
| Receptionist / admin | £13.50 – £15.00 | 24 to 48 hours |
| Cleaner | £13.00 – £13.75 | Same day |
| Security officer (SIA) | £13.50 – £15.00 | 24 hours |
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Edgware Hiring Calendar
| Months | What gets busy |
|---|---|
| Jan – Feb | Returns processing, stock takes, care cover for winter illness |
| Mar – May | Building sites restart at full pace, spring events |
| Jun – Aug | Summer holiday cover, weddings and functions, summer jobs for students |
| Sep – Oct | Schools back, warehouse peak planning starts |
| Nov – Dec | Christmas retail, parcel peak, party season kitchens |
Checklist: Before You Book Temp Staff
- ✓Job title and three main duties
- ✓Start time, finish time and break length
- ✓Exact site address and where to report
- ✓Dress code and PPE (who supplies it)
- ✓Licences or cards needed: CSCS, FLT, SIA, DBS
- ✓Name and number of the person meeting them
- ✓Parking or nearest bus stop
- ✓How long you expect to need cover
Send this to Team@Staff-Direct.co.uk and we'll quote within the hour.
What Local Clients Say
"Our regular FLT driver broke his wrist on a Sunday. Staff Direct had a qualified driver on site by Monday 7am. He's still with us."
Operations Manager
Distribution site, Colindale
"Two carers off sick on the same night. I rang at half four and both shifts were covered. They knew the residents' needs before they walked in."
Registered Manager
Care home, Edgware
"We use them every December for extra kitchen porters and floor staff. Same faces most years, which saves us training time."
General Manager
Restaurant, Station Road
See How We Work
Looking for Jobs in Edgware? Start Here
We have work for people who live in and around Edgware. Day shifts, night shifts, weekends, school hours. Some roles need no experience at all, just reliability and the right to work in the UK. Many are immediate start.
Register once by uploading your CV. We'll call you, have a proper chat about what you want, and offer shifts that suit you. You're paid weekly, with holiday pay built in.
A quick note on NHS work: vacancies at Edgware Community Hospital are advertised by the NHS directly, usually through NHS Jobs. We don't recruit for the hospital, but we do place care assistants and support workers in care homes and community services nearby. Bus operators also hire their own drivers, while we place van, delivery and multi-drop drivers.
Popular Job Searches Around Edgware
Questions We Get Asked
How quickly can your Edgware recruitment agency send temporary staff?+
For most roles we can have someone with you the same day if you call before midday, or first thing the next morning. Roles needing a licence or enhanced DBS can take a little longer, usually 24 to 48 hours.
Which areas near Edgware do you cover?+
All of HA8, plus Burnt Oak, Mill Hill, Colindale, Stanmore, Canons Park, Queensbury, Kingsbury, Hendon, Brent Cross, Elstree, Borehamwood, Harrow and Barnet. We also cover the rest of London.
What does it cost to hire temporary staff through you?+
You pay one hourly rate per worker. It covers their wages, holiday pay, employer National Insurance, pension and our fee. There's no setup fee and no minimum contract. Call us for a quote for your role.
Are your workers vetted?+
Yes. Every worker has right to work and reference checks. Care staff also have enhanced DBS checks, and we check licences such as CSCS, FLT and SIA before anyone starts.
What happens if a worker doesn't turn up?+
We confirm every shift in advance. If someone drops out, we send a replacement as quickly as we can and you won't be charged for hours not worked.
Can I take on a temp worker permanently?+
Yes. Many clients start on a temp-to-perm basis. If you'd like to keep someone, tell us and we'll explain the transfer terms before you decide.
Do you only supply temporary staff?+
No. We also do permanent recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing for businesses opening new sites or hiring in volume.
I'm looking for work in Edgware. How do I sign up?+
Upload your CV on our website or call 020 8629 5308. We'll arrange a short chat, check your documents and start offering you shifts that suit your hours.
Do you have jobs in Edgware with no experience needed?+
Yes. Warehouse, kitchen porter, cleaning and event roles often need no previous experience. We'll explain what's expected and you'll get a site briefing on your first day.
Can I get night, evening or weekend work?+
Yes. Care homes, warehouses, security and hospitality all need people outside normal office hours. Tell us when you're free and we'll match you to shifts that fit.
Need Staff in Edgware This Week?
Tell us the role and the start date. We'll take it from there.
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