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Application process easy and only took a few days from start to finish to complete and get accepted by agency so no problem there really and within a couple of days i was offered a work placement as a warehouse operative which was great unfortunately the advert never mentioned the heavy lifting aspect which would of been ok except when i got offered the job i was told that due to Covid we would be working in small groups of 3 or 4 people unloading container trucks which i thought ok well when i turned up we was asked to wait in tea room until someone came to do quick health and safety induction on fire exits and lifting safety etc which we did, i then got take and placed at the bay i would be unloading well this is where health and safety goes out the window, the container nearly 8ft high floor to ceiling boxes to unload now i am only 5ft 8in tall each box was 24.3kg in weight and 2 of us were to unload them onto pallets while one wrapped and took away on forklift, now there was no lift or anything to reach the top layer of boxes they were 4 boxes high and to reach the top boxes i was being told to stand on the boxes and use them as steps now these are someones property i am standing on to then still try and lift a box which is 24.3kg still above neck height on me when the recommend weight for a male to lift safely is 10kg above neck height and then expected to step of a box to lift it down now thats nearly a 2ft high box to step on and off each time, i done this for 35 minutes before i had had enough and had to admit i couldnt do it no more there was no slow and steady or take your time you had to keep up and in those 35 minutes we had filled 7 pallets each with 18 boxes now between 2 of us thats over 3000kg in just over have an hour and we had only done around 6ft of container with over 30ft to go, i went to see the supervisor to let him know and he seemed understanding that i could not do it and i left, now that was a week ago i have had no contact from the agency to find out what happened or to see if i was ok or anything so i am not expecting to hear from then and do not expect no more work from then either.  If you do work for this agency be careful as they obviously are more interested in the money from the company rather then the employees well being otherwise this job would never be allowed , if health and safety done a spot check visit at the factory i was sent to they would have a field day as there was other problems as well as just the lifting concerns but not that affected me.

The worst agency i have ever worked as an HGV DRIVER ( By the Way i worked for many). They put all time adverts to indeed.co.uk about work for Movianto also now i checked today still same advert. After registration in agency and waisted time with all documents and drug tests. They have one day in a week and they call you 1 hour before start. When you will finish work in the morning and you go to bed after 2 hours, they call you 6 times all time and when you will call them back they says that was mistake and shift is cancel. I told them to stop call me because i found much better work and i work everyday not like with them. Today someone again called me 6 times and i didn't answer because i think they have problem to understand basic things. Do you know what was next? they called my girlfriend as an emergency contact, because i left them contact in documents just in case and they woke her up in the morning. Completly not organized agency and many times they change something. I told them that i don't want to work as Class 2 but they book you without permision on class 2 and in the morning shift even if you told them that you can work night shift. They wanted from me on monday to tell them when i worked last week, i sent them text message that i'm away from home and when i will come back i will scan and send them thimeshift for last week, but in their documents is time till every Thursday 10am. so also they called me another 5 times today every minut and after this they called my girlfriend as an emergency contact.They completly don't know what to do there. I will write this review in all groups for drivers on FB to warn everyone that this agency is waisting drivers time. First time i see so big mess in agency. Maybe their should employ only people to warehouses or different job but not as drivers.
Stop call me. You are now blocked on my phone. I sent you last timeshift that's it and stop waisting people time to spend 2 hours to fill in your stupid drivers tests and drug test if you can't organize job for people and let them know one day before what time to come to work. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR Manager of this branch. ALL PEOPLE there should be fired ASAP. YOU WILL HAVE NOW BAD REVIEWS EVERYWHERE.

I'm thrilled to share my glowing review of the agency that helped me find work. They truly exceeded my expectations in every way possible. From the moment I reached out to them, they made me feel like a top priority. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I found suitable employment that aligned with my skills and aspirations.

One thing that truly stood out to me was their unwavering commitment to my success. They were always just a call or message away, ready to provide guidance, support, and assistance whenever I needed it. It's rare to come across an agency that genuinely cares about your well-being throughout the job search process and beyond, but this one does it flawlessly.

Not only did they help me secure the perfect job, but they also extended their expertise to a few of my friends, who were equally impressed with their services. It's evident that they have a knack for matching individuals with their dream positions, and they take immense pride in doing so.

Reliability is another trait that sets this agency apart. They consistently delivered on their promises and never left me hanging. I always felt confident that they had my back, which made the entire job hunting experience much smoother and less stressful.

In addition to their professionalism, they also fostered a warm and friendly environment. They took the time to understand my unique skills, interests, and goals, ensuring that they found the best possible fit for me. Their personalized approach made me feel valued and appreciated as a client.

Overall, I cannot recommend this agency enough. If you're in search of a job, I wholeheartedly encourage you to reach out to them. They are a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about your success and will go above and beyond to help you find the perfect job. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! 🌟

Where do I start with this outfit. By far the worst agency I've worked for in 20 years!
Very little work available. They may give you an assignment on Monday that you hate but if you tell em you'll see out the day but you won't go there tomorrow, they won't bother to find you anymore hung for the rest of the week and they'll keep offering you the same assignment because nobody else will work there either!

Will happily pay you the same rate as a class 2 driver despite sending you in to an assignment as a class 1 driver!

Don't pay you correctly for holidays taken, supposed to work out the average of your last 13 weeks wages to calculate it but they didn't even bother so underpaid you. That was only when you threatened to take em to a tribunal becasue before that, they didn't bother paying you for leave at all despite having accumulated enough days.

Advised you of one rate of pay when offering an assignment, wages show a different rate of pay entirely when they come through two weeks later!

Never bothered sending written details of assignments or rates of pay until after I left and after the tribunal when they sent me a load of backdated ones from months ago! 😂

Paid other drivers doing the same job on the same assignment different rates making it very unfair.

We're supposed to pay any untaken leave at the end of the leave year but didn't, just withheld it. Had to go to take them to a tribunal to get back the money that they owed after I left, including wages for my last week
 that they decided not to pay.

Numerous complaints to the manager, ignored. ACAS intervention also ignored. Tribunal needed to get owed monies paid. 

All in all, an absolute shambles of an unprofessional cowboy outfit. Would never go back and wouldn't recommend this place to anybody, ever.
Avoid like the plague!

This agency do NOT care about anyone apart from themselves as long as they get you in work they do NOT care as you are paying their wage, I started working for them last year and just to get the application form sent over I had to chase them for it, not a good start and it got worse over time. Once working for them I was sent to different companies all the time with different start times and if I didn't want to work you would get told that it could damage you're reputation but yet they tell you that you can work when you want, they also phone you on the day and ask if you can work and expect you to take the work as it would help build reputation and if you don't, don't expect work for the next few days. If they want to get hold of you they will keep ringing until you answer the phone even if they know you are working, just leave a voice mail!. Very rude staff and you always have to prove something to them as to why you don't want or can't work, I thought agency work was supposed to be flexible??. No incentives and low pay considering the rate they charge companies for the work that you do compared to some agencies who pay well and look after their staff. Some days you would get a full weeks work and then the next you could have a week of no work which isn't good when you have living expenses to pay. They also tell you plenty of work is coming in but yet you don't get any calls asking if you can work and then see job advertisements for the job sector you work in. Overall I have no positives about this company and I certainly would NOT recommend nor work for again. Please don't waste you're time like I did just find an agency who value you for what you do because you are the face of the agency and these just don't care about you.

Don’t bother. In my experience the employment group will offer you shifts, give you a time and location of work, you will usually be given an induction day, and they will make it clear that they are willing to take you on and give you a time and date of when you will start to work. However, they sell you this dream, only for them to go back on their word, and tell you that there is no work available anymore. In my experience I had the induction day on the Saturday and was told that I would start working on the Monday. I arrived at the workplace, and the warehouse management team told me that I’m not supposed to be working today. They told me they let the employment group know that there is no work available today (being the Monday). I was not informed by the employment group that I would not be working on the Monday. As far as I was concerned, I was working on the Monday as a member of the employment groups’ team told me I would be, and I was not followed up after the induction day with the fact that there is no Work availability on the Monday I was called by the employment group as I arrived at the workplace, after I’d spent time and money commuting to the place, and asked if I had arrived at the workplace. I said yes, I’ve arrived at the workplace. They then proceeded to say that I do not have work today as there is no work available, and then i asked them why they told me that I’ll be working on the Monday and not followed up with the fact that there is no work available. The management team I was dealing with made it clear that I was going to work the following Monday. This company will waste your time. They are very incompetent and unprofessional and they will sell you a dream and cut it short. Wouldn’t recommend!

In the 3.5 years I've been registered with Best Connection in Exeter, its been a bit of a mixed bag as far as regular and reliable employment opportunities are concerned.  This is partly due to location of available assignments in the Devon area - for example as an agency driver you'd might need to travel up to or slightly over 35 miles to get to a place of work - unless of course you're based fairly near Exeter or Plymouth city centres and can get BC to source most of your work local to where you live.  in the 3.5 years I've been with BC I've had an equal mixture of long term to perm driving and drivers' mate positions lasting a month to 3 months, odd days here and there at several companies as a relief driver covering FT staff's holiday or sick leave, and one off non-driving assignments as shelf stacker in supermarkets and loading bay/warehouse work.  Work died off more or less completely during the Covid pandemic, so I found work in Torbay as a Just Eat delivery driver.  I've only ever met one or two Best Connection staff (on one occasion) at the Exeter branch, and that wasn't because of any contractual requirement, just because I was in the city centre at the time and needed to collect some timesheets after my printer had packed up.  They're a good bunch who can find you the type of work you're looking for, although naturally the pay rates aren't fantastic for unskilled work.  You have to chase them up a lot sometimes, but you tend to get that with most employment agencies.  8 out of 10 then !

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at [Nome Azienda] is the opportunity to be part of a structured environment where hard work is valued. I appreciate being part of a team that works towards common goals and provides a reliable service to customers."

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part can be managing high volumes of work during peak times. However, I find that staying organized and maintaining clear communication with my team helps me stay focused and ensures that all tasks are completed accurately

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is fast-paced and results-oriented. I particularly value a culture that promotes professional respect and clear communication between different departments. I enjoy working where there is a strong sense of teamwork and where everyone is committed to maintaining high standards."

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day begins with prioritizing my tasks and attending the morning briefing to align with the team's goals. I spend my shift ensuring all my responsibilities are met with high attention to detail, maintaining a steady pace, and communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth operations until the handover."

The main point of note for this company is that they provide temporary work, so a full week's work is never guaranteed. This is great if you want to dip your toe into different places or don't like getting attached to places; but if you want a secure job, a guaranteed income to support your family with, it's not the best company to work for.
The management were always very considerate to me, and knowing that I'm a hard working person in need of an income, they always kept my name at the top of the list for work and it was a rarity that I ever went more than a week without working. 
The hardest part of the job, was going to a placement and enjoying it, being good at it, doing it well and thinking 'Yeah, I could do this permanently', to be told the next  week that the influx of work the company required temporary workers for has been completed and that I'd be going somewhere else or (worse), not working until more work came along. 
The most enjoyable part of the job was gaining experience in many areas, trying my hand at different things and learning what I'm good at. I met some great people, and was actually taken on permanently by a company, which is the dream for an agency worker.
With the current job climate, I understand that work is hard to come by, so if there's a real struggle to find a job, a recruitment agency is a good way to bring in an income until something more permanent comes along.

I started with TBC in 2008 in Earls Court, completing 6 months in-branch training alongside Head Office training courses.

I was taken on with no industry experience or sales background and found from day 1 I was given full support to learn and develop myself in this career. 

After my training I begun working in my local branch Maidstone where I started to bring on business and establish a good service to our clients in the local area. 

After 3 years I was promoted to a senior consultant and gained a trainee that I now would train myself. After a few more years with promotions and pay rises I have now been the branch manager of Maidstone for the last 3 years.

The work can be challenging but will always vary each day. TBC runs in such a way that you have the full support from senior management and head office but allow you to operate and develop at your pace. 

Dealing with different people and building rapport with your clients and candidates is the most enjoyable part of the role and watching the hard work you put in be rewarded and recognized has always driven me while working with TBC.

I would recommend working with TBC to anyone considering a career in the recruitment industry or anyone looking for challenging but fulfilling role which offers internal grown and great opportunities to develop a career.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Truck driver 58 salaries reported	£18.01 per hour
Warehouse worker 3 salaries reported	£14.25 per hour
Forklift operator 5 salaries reported	£13.36 per hour
Recruitment consultant 124 salaries reported	£26,177 per year
7.5 tonne driver 5 salaries reported	£17.95 per hour

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