FAQs

Temporary work placements are great if you are seeking a short-term role or if you are waiting for a permanent contract to come through. They offer the flexibility of working when and where you want. Many of our employers have different shift patterns available so you can select a time that suits you best.

The Best Connection is proud to work with some of the country’s biggest employers to find temporary work in manufacturing, retail, aviation, industrial and driving sectors. We partner with DHL, Waitrose, Next, B&Q, Mitie, the NHS and many more.

To register with The Best Connection, click here. If you’re ready to jump right into a role, explore our current job openings here.

You can be sure that The Best Connection can be relied upon to find you quality jobs, with your best interests at heart. Strict compliance with legislation and industry standards is a priority for us, both in the way we operate as a business and within the service delivery we provide to all our clients and candidates. We have processes in place to ensure your safety and wellbeing in the workplace, and our internal payroll guarantees you will be paid on time.

The Best Connection has temporary work placements across many different sectors and regions – including manufacturing, industrial, driving, catering, care and more. All of our jobs can be found on our website here.

As a business which has been in business for over 30 years, we hold a variety of accreditations, certifications and memberships including ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials. We are a responsible recruiter, and we are a member of Stronger Together. Our Modern Slavery statement can be viewed here.

Yes, we are proud to be an inclusive employer and we prioritise diversity, equality and inclusion throughout the business. We treat all our employees and temporary workers equally and with respect.

The best way of signing up is by finding your nearest branch and contacting them saying that you’re interested in getting work. You can call or email them. Make sure you are also following your local branch on Facebook to find out about their latest vacancies!

Our opening times vary from branch to branch, click here to find your local branch and view their opening hours.

One of the many benefits of working for us is that we run a weekly payroll. This means you will be paid weekly, one week in arrears. Your weekly wages are usually paid directly via BACS into your bank account – paydays occur every Friday.

A great benefit of working with The Best Connection is that you can view your payslips online. You can access them via your My Best Connection portal on our website.

For you to work for The Best Connection, you will need to have a British passport or Birth Certificate and Proof of National Insurance Number, if you are not a British citizen then you will need either a Settlement Status Share code or Valid Biometric Residence Card.  Different roles, such as driving jobs, may have more specific requirements and your recruitment consultant will talk you through this.

You can log on to your My Best Connection Portal and input your new bank details, or you can contact your local branch for support.

You can log on to your My Best Connection Portal and input your new address details, or you can contact your local branch for support.

Your payroll number will be provided in your Terms of Engagement once you register with us. Please keep this number safe for your records. 

Our holiday leave year runs from 1st March to 28th/29th February each year. 

Different clients may have different processes and you will be advised what method applies when you are notified of the assignment. It may also be necessary in some circumstances to complete both a client timesheet and The Best Connection timesheet. Your recruitment consultant will explain the process to you.

Submit your timesheets to your local branch by 9am on Tuesday of the following week to ensure timely payment. 

To obtain a timesheet template, contact your local branch via email at branch@thebestconnection.co.uk, and they will provide you with a copy. 

To opt out of the Nest Pension scheme, visit the Nest Pension website and create an account. You may need to wait a few weeks after enrollment before opting out is possible.