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Staffing Agency Leicester for Employers Who Can’t Afford Empty Shifts
Leicester runs on shifts. Warehouses, factories, building sites, kitchens and front desks all need the right people at the right time — and when a worker doesn’t turn up, the cost lands on you. Workers Direct is a staffing agency in Leicester built for employers. We supply temporary staff , temp-to-hire and permanent recruitment across the city and Leicestershire, from our local office at Abbey St, Leicester LE1 3TE. Whether you call us a temp agency , an employment agency , a recruitment agency in Leicester or a work agency , the promise is the same: vetted people, fast.
Looking to hire temp staff or hire temporary staff today? Our temporary staffing service can often arrange same-day temp workers , and our local temp agency Leicester page explains how it works. See what makes us a top-rated temp agency in Leicester (more on that under top rated temp agency Leicester ), why employers choose Workers Direct , and the terms of our staffing guarantee .
Quick answer: how do I hire staff in Leicester quickly?
Call 0116 493 0796 (or the 24/7 helpline on +44 333 188 0008 ), or use Book Staff Leicester . Tell us the role, shift, site and start date and we match vetted workers from our local pool. Temporary cover can start the same day; temp-to-hire and permanent hires follow a screened shortlist. We handle right-to-work checks, timesheets and payroll, so you only pay for the hours worked.
Hiring Challenges Leicester Businesses Face — and How We Solve Them
These are the problems we hear most from Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Syston and Lutterworth employers. Every one has a practical fix.
Last-minute absences & no-shows
Warehouse peaks and weekend demand
Competing with big distribution sites
Hard-to-find tickets and skills
High turnover on factory and production lines
Groundworks and site labour shortages
Compliance and pay-rate risk
Slow agencies, CV overload and admin
Staffing and Recruitment Services in Leicester
From warehouse floors to hotel kitchens and library desks, we supply the workers Leicester employers need across every major sector.
Warehouse Staff Leicester
Picker Packer & Packing Staff
Industrial & Production Staff
Construction & Groundworks
Catering & Hospitality Staff
Reception, Admin & Library Staff
Logistics Coordinators & Supervisors
Cleaners, Handymen & Property Maintenance
School Staffing & Drivers
Latest Jobs in Leicester and Leicestershire
A snapshot of the roles we are recruiting for in Leicester right now. Need one of these roles filled quickly? Book staff and we start matching immediately.
| Role | Location | Sector | Contract Type | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Operative (immediate start, flexible) | Leicester | Warehouse & Logistics | Temporary / flexible | Hire Operatives |
| Warehouse Operative | Leicester | Warehouse & Logistics | Temporary / permanent | Hire Operatives |
| Weekend Warehouse Order Fulfilment Operative | Leicester | Warehouse & Logistics | Weekend / temporary | Book Weekend Staff |
| Forklift Driver (shift) | Leicester | Warehouse & Logistics | Shift-based / temporary | Hire Drivers |
| Logistics Coordinator | Leicester | Logistics | Permanent / contract | View Role |
| Production Operative | Leicester | Industrial / Manufacturing | Temporary / temp-to-hire | Hire Operatives |
| Industrial Packing & Labelling Staff | Leicester | Industrial / Packing | Temporary | Hire Packers |
| Groundworks Labourer | Leicester | Construction | Temporary / contract | Hire Labourers |
| Pipe Layer | Leicester LE1 | Construction | Temporary / contract | View Role |
| Waterproofer | Leicester LE3 | Construction | Temporary / contract | View Role |
| Traffic Marshal | Leicester | Site Workers | Temporary | Hire Marshals |
| Cleaner | Leicester | Cleaning & Facilities | Temporary | Hire Cleaners |
| Handyman (rental properties) | Leicester | Property Maintenance | Temporary / ad hoc | Hire Handymen |
| Library Receptionist | Leicester LE2 | Reception & Admin | Temporary | View Role |
| Temporary Chef | Leicester | Catering & Hospitality | Temporary / agency | Hire Chefs |
Browse everything on our all jobs and temporary jobs pages, or read our guide to warehouse jobs in Leicester and current Leicester warehouse jobs .
Looking for work yourself? Candidates searching for warehouse work near me , temp work Leicester or agency work in Leicester can start with our guide to top warehouse operative jobs and the complete guide to landing a warehouse role .
Staffing Agency Covering Leicester and Nearby Locations
Based at Abbey St, Leicester LE1 3TE, our local team supplies workers across the city and Leicestershire, from LE1 to LE5 and beyond.
We provide agencies near me style local cover, from warehouse staff in Lutterworth and temporary staff in Loughborough to labour for piling and groundworks contractors in Enderby, Birstall, Oadby, Wigston and Syston , factory staffing in Blaby and Narborough and hospitality staff in the city centre. If you are searching for temporary work agencies near me or a temporary staffing company near me in Leicestershire, you have found the right team.
Leicester Facts & Statistics for Employers
Quotable figures for anyone planning a hire in Leicester. Sources are listed under each table.
| Fact | Figure | Why it matters to employers |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester population (Census 2021) | 368,600 | A large local catchment for day-to-day recruitment |
| Population growth 2011 to 2021 | +11.7% | Faster than the East Midlands (7.7%) and England (6.6%) — a growing labour pool |
| Median age (Census 2021) | 33 | Younger than England (40) — strong supply for physical and shift-based roles |
| Jobs in Leicester (2021) | 169,760 | A major regional employment centre |
| Businesses in Leicester (2022) | 14,595 | Plenty of competition for good staff |
| Economic activity rate (2022) | 73.3% vs 78.7% England | More untapped working-age people — an advantage when you need to scale quickly |
| Unemployment (Jan–Dec 2022) | 4.4% | Candidates are available if you know where to look |
| Median workplace earnings (weekly, 2022 series) | £567.70 | A guide when setting competitive pay (resident median: £528.70) |
Sources: ONS Census 2021; Leicester Annual Economic Profile 2023 (Leicester & Leicestershire Business Support Partnership). Earnings and activity figures are from the 2022 series; check ONS for the latest releases.
| Leicester business group (2022) | Number of businesses | Share of all businesses |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale | 1,660 | 11.4% |
| Retail | 1,620 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1,270 | 8.7% |
| Transport & storage (logistics) | 1,180 | 8.1% |
Source: Leicester Annual Economic Profile 2023 (business counts, 2022).
| Rate (from 1 April 2026) | Hourly rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage | £12.71 | Workers aged 21 and over |
| Minimum wage (18–20) | £10.85 | Workers aged 18 to 20 |
| Minimum wage (under 18) | £8.00 | Workers under 18 |
| Apprentice rate | £8.00 | Apprentices in year one or under 19 |
| Employer National Insurance | 15% | On earnings above the £5,000 secondary threshold per employee |
| Statutory holiday | 5.6 weeks | Pro-rata for part-time and temporary workers |
Source: GOV.UK / Low Pay Commission 2026 rates. Check GOV.UK before setting pay.
| Hiring route | Time to fill | Vetting & compliance | Absence cover | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers Direct (Leicester) | Same-day temp cover available; shortlists for permanent roles | Right-to-work & reference checks done for you | Replacement via 24/7 helpline | Scale up or down any week |
| Advertise & hire direct | Advert, sifting and interviews on your time | You manage all checks and paperwork | You find your own cover | Fixed contracts and notice periods |
| Workers Direct service snapshot | Detail |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.8 out of 5 from |
| Helpline | 24/7 on +44 333 188 0008 |
| Local office | Abbey St, Leicester LE1 3TE |
| Contract types | Temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent, seasonal, weekend and one-off shifts |
| Sectors | Warehouse, industrial, construction, catering, hospitality, reception, admin, school, drivers, cleaning |
Approx. road distances from Leicester: Oadby 3 mi • Syston 5 mi • Enderby 5 mi • Loughborough 11 mi • Lutterworth 12 mi • Hinckley 14 mi • Market Harborough 15 mi • Coventry 24 mi • Nottingham 27 mi • Northampton 40 mi.
Industries We Support Across Leicester
From city centre offices to distribution parks on the edge of the city, we help employers in every sector hire reliable workers.
Warehousing & Logistics
Factories & Manufacturing
Construction & Groundworks
Retail & Wholesale
Restaurants, Cafes & Bars
Hotels & Hospitality
Events & Venues
Schools & Education
Libraries & Public Services
Cleaning & Facilities
Property & Lettings
Offices & Business Support
Why Leicester Businesses Choose Workers Direct
Fast Staff Booking
24/7 Helpline
Temp, Perm & Temp-to-Hire
Broad Sector Coverage
Local Leicester Support
How to Hire Staff in Leicester in 4 Simple Steps
Tell Us What You Need
Share the role, shift pattern, site, start date, skills and number of workers needed.
We Match Suitable Workers
We check availability, experience, commute and right-to-work, then confirm your shortlist or cover.
Staff Arrive Ready to Work
Workers attend your agreed Leicester site on time, briefed and ready.
Ongoing Support
Repeat bookings, shift changes, timesheets and payroll handled. Use our salary calculator to plan costs.
Recruitment Support for Employers in Leicester
Workers Direct supports businesses that need both short-term and long-term hiring help. As a recruitment agency for employers in Leicester , and a direct hire staffing and permanent staffing agency option when you want to hire for keeps, we cover the full process: advertising, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, temporary placements, temp-to-hire conversion, shift cover and payroll coordination. Whether you need commercial staffing for one role or custom staffing services across several sites, our local hiring support keeps it simple.
Planning an expansion and need admin and workshop support staff fast ? Need urgent temporary recruitment support this week? Tell us the brief and we will scope it the same day. We also supply plant-side labour to complement the plant hire you arrange with your contractor. Not sure where to start? Contact our team for a no-obligation chat, or see our Hire Staff page.
Warehouse Recruitment, Temp Agency and Employment Agency Services in Leicester
Different employers search in different ways. Here is exactly what each service covers, in plain terms.
Warehouse Recruitment Agency Leicester
Need to hire warehouse staff or hire warehouse operatives ? As a warehouse recruitment agency in Leicester , a warehouse staffing agency and a warehouse operative agency , we help you find warehouse workers , recruit warehouse workers and supply warehouse personnel for every role: warehouse operative, warehouse operator, warehouse associate, warehouse picker , vertical stock picker, order pickers in Leicester , loaders, inventory clerks and warehouse picking and packing teams. Looking to hire a warehouse worker for a single shift, or warehouse workers for hire across a whole peak season? We fill warehouse vacancies in Leicester and Leicestershire with candidates matched to your shift pattern, tickets and start date, including immediate-start cover. Distribution roles, logistics assistants, a logistics coordinator (from junior level to a senior logistics coordinator or logistics manager) and a warehouse packing staff agency option for fulfilment sites are all covered. Start with our warehouse staff service or Leicester warehouse jobs .
Temp Agencies in Leicester
Compare temp agencies in Leicester and the questions are always the same: how fast, how vetted, how flexible? We are a temp staffing agency and temp staff agency that gives employers temp workers , temps for hire and a hire temps service on demand. Hire a temp , hire temp workers or hire temporary labour by the day, week or season, and bring them on permanently later through temp-to-hire . Our temporary recruitment in Leicester , temporary work in Leicestershire and short-term staffing are run by one local team, whether you need a temp labourer , a temporary cook , agency chefs or a temporary catering staff agency . Prefer a quick temp agency that answers the phone? Call us. Searching temp agencies near me , temporary services near me or temp services near me now from LE1 to LE5? That is us. See our temping agency Leicester page and temporary staffing service.
Recruitment Agency and Employment Agency Leicester
Businesses use many names for the same need: recruitment agency Leicester , employment agency Leicester , agency work or a work agency in Leicester . As an HR staffing agency and commercial staffing agency , we offer direct hire staffing services , a permanent staffing agency route, and custom staffing services for multi-site employers, all backed by employee staffing admin such as timesheets and payroll. Comparing the best recruitment agencies in Leicester ? Ask each one about response time, vetting standards and guarantees, then compare them with ours. Planning to hire staff for an expansion, or need temporary recruitment support for urgent staffing ? Tell us the brief and we will scope it the same day.
Industrial, Factory, Construction and Retail Staffing
As an industrial recruitment agency in Leicester and industrial staffing agency , we supply factory staffing and manufacturing temporary staff for factory work in Leicester . For construction recruitment in Leicester , our construction agency supplies staff for construction , groundworks crews, site clearance operatives, waterproofing technicians and more, including labour for piling contractors in Enderby, Birstall, Oadby, Wigston and Syston . Need to find labourers quickly, or a landlord looking for a handyman ? Try labourers for hire and handyman cover . We also supply labour to complement plant and labour hire contracts. On the commercial side, our retail staffing agency and retail temp agency services provide retail staffing solutions for Leicestershire retailers, from sales assistants to stock teams.
Quick Guide: What You Might Be Searching For and What We Provide
| If you search for… | What Workers Direct provides | Go to |
|---|---|---|
| Temp agencies Leicester, temping agencies Leicester, temporary staff agency, temporary employment agency, temporary workers agency | Temporary workers by the shift, week or season, with same-day cover where possible. | Temp Agency Leicester |
| Warehouse agencies Leicester, warehouse recruitment agencies Leicester, Leicester warehouse agencies, warehouse work in Leicester, warehouse vacancies Leicester | Warehouse operatives, pickers, packers, forklift drivers and supervisors on temporary or permanent terms. | Temporary Warehouse Leicester |
| Employment agencies Leicester, recruitment agencies Leicester, best recruitment agencies Leicester, leicester agency work | Temporary, temp to hire and permanent recruitment, with vetting, timesheets and payroll handled. | Hire Staff |
| Industrial recruitment agency Leicester, factory work Leicester, industrial staffing agencies near me | Production operatives, machine operators and packing teams for factories and manufacturers. | Industrial Staff |
| Construction recruitment Leicester, construction agency Leicester, groundworks Leicester, construction site clearance Leicester, groundwork agency near me | Labourers, groundworkers, pipe layers, site cleaners, traffic marshals and waterproofers. | Construction Jobs Leicester |
| Hospitality agency Leicester, hospitality temp agency near me, temporary cook agency, catering staffing services, agency chefs near me | Temporary chefs, cooks, kitchen porters, servers and bar staff. | Temporary Chef Agency Leicester |
| Temporary work Leicester, temporary work Leicestershire, agency work Leicester, temp work near me, temporary work near me | A route into shifts for candidates, and a supply of workers for employers. | Temporary Jobs |
| Temp to hire, temp to hire companies near me, temp to hire agencies near me | Test a worker on the job first, then convert to a permanent contract. | Temporary Staffing |
| Temporary recruitment Leicester, temp recruitment agency Leicestershire, temporary recruitment agency, temp recruitment | Recruitment for short-term, seasonal and project-based needs. | Book Staff Leicester |
| Retail staffing agency, retail temp agency, Leicestershire retail recruitment agencies | Sales assistants, stock teams and seasonal retail cover. | All Staffing Services |
Looking for Work in Leicester?
Candidates searching for warehouse jobs near me , warehouse immediate start near me , agency work in Leicester , vacancies near me or a career in warehousing can browse our live vacancies and register with the Leicester team. We also place library assistants , receptionists and front desk staff, and many roles need no experience. Employers who want to hire people they have met first can use temp-to-hire .
Free Resources & Linkable Guides for Leicester Employers
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Leicester Employer Hiring Checklist
☐ Define the role, hours and pay rate (at or above £12.71 for over-21s) ☐ Confirm start date and site access ☐ Check the commute and shift transport ☐ Confirm tickets: forklift, CSCS, PPE ☐ Agree contract type: temp, temp-to-hire or permanent ☐ Confirm right-to-work checks are done ☐ Agree timesheet and payroll route ☐ Brief your supervisor for day one
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Frequently Asked Questions: Staffing Agency Leicester
What is the best staffing agency in Leicester for employers?
Workers Direct is a Leicester staffing agency offering temporary, temp-to-hire and permanent staff, a 24/7 helpline and a 4.8 out of 5 rating. Compare our response times, vetting and guarantee against any agency you consider.
Can Workers Direct provide same-day staff in Leicester?
Yes. We can often arrange same-day temporary staff and urgent cover for sickness, no-shows, peak demand and last-minute bookings. Call 0116 493 0796 or the 24/7 helpline on +44 333 188 0008.
Do you supply warehouse operatives and pickers in Leicester?
Yes. We supply warehouse operatives, order pickers, vertical stock pickers, packers, loaders and forklift drivers, on immediate-start, weekend, shift-based and seasonal contracts.
What types of staff can I hire in Leicester?
Warehouse and logistics staff, industrial and production operatives, construction labourers, groundworkers, pipe layers and waterproofers, catering and hospitality staff, receptionists, library and admin staff, cleaners, handymen, van drivers and school support staff.
How much does it cost to hire temporary staff in Leicester?
Cost depends on the role, shift and contract length. Pay must be at least the National Living Wage of £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026, plus employer costs. Contact us for a clear quote with no hidden extras.
Do you cover areas around Leicester?
Yes. We supply staff across Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Syston, Birstall, Enderby, Narborough, Blaby, Glenfield, Lutterworth, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Coalville and Melton Mowbray.
What is the difference between temp, temp-to-hire and permanent staff?
Temporary workers cover short-term needs without long contracts. Temp-to-hire lets you test a worker on the job before offering a permanent role. Permanent recruitment places a screened candidate directly into your team.
Do you handle payroll and right-to-work checks?
Yes. We carry out right-to-work and reference checks and manage timesheets, holiday pay and payroll, so you receive one simple invoice.
Can I hire for seasonal peaks such as Black Friday and Christmas?
Yes. Our seasonal warehouse staffing scales up for peak periods and back down when demand falls, with no long-term commitment.
What if a worker is not the right fit?
Tell us straight away and we will arrange a replacement. Read our staffing guarantee for the full terms.
Can you supply labour for groundworks, piling and waterproofing jobs?
Yes. We supply groundworks labourers, pipe layers, traffic marshals, site cleaners and waterproofing workers to contractors across Leicester and Leicestershire, including Enderby, Birstall, Oadby, Wigston and Syston.
What do you call someone who works in a warehouse?
Job titles vary by employer: warehouse operative, warehouse associate, warehouse operator, warehouse worker, picker, packer, order picker, loader or forklift driver. They all do similar goods-in, picking, packing and dispatch work.
How much do warehouse workers make in the UK?
Pay usually starts at or just above the National Living Wage (£12.71 per hour for over-21s from April 2026), with higher rates for forklift licence holders, night shifts and supervisory duties. Use our UK salary calculator to check costs.
What are your temp agency hours?
Our 24/7 helpline (+44 333 188 0008) is always answered, and you can call the Leicester office on 0116 493 0796 during the working day. Same-day requests are best placed as early as possible.
Can I hire warehouse staff with no experience?
Yes. Many entry-level warehouse roles need no previous experience, only reliability and the right to work in the UK. Tell us what training you provide and we will match suitable workers.
How do I book staff in Leicester?
Call 0116 493 0796, use the 24/7 helpline on +44 333 188 0008, email [email protected], or use the Book Staff form on our website and tell us the role, shift and start date.
Ready to Hire Staff in Leicester ?
Need people today? Call Workers Direct on 0116 493 0796 or use the 24/7 helpline. Email your requirements to [email protected] and we will start matching workers straight away.
Book Staff in Leicester Call 0116 493 0796 24/7: +44 333 188 0008