Who we are
Staff-Direct is a temporary and permanent staffing agency based at 10 Preston's Rd, a few minutes from the towers of Canary Wharf. We supply warehouse, construction, hospitality, office, driving and cleaning staff to employers across East London and the wider capital.
Most clients ring us when they're short. A driver's off sick. A site needs five more labourers by Monday. A kitchen has lost its porter on a Friday night. We built our service around those calls: a real person answers, we match someone who's already vetted, and we stay on it until the shift is covered.
We also place people into work. If you're looking for immediate-start shifts, our jobseekers page explains what to bring and how it works. We never charge workers a fee.
What we stand for
We pick up the phone
Our desk runs 24/7. You get a person, not a menu, and one named contact who knows your site.
We check everyone
ID, right-to-work and reference checks come first. Tickets such as CSCS, forklift and food hygiene are seen before placement.
We say what it costs
One hourly charge rate, quoted before anyone starts. No surprise add-ons on the invoice.
We fix problems fast
If someone doesn't show, we start finding a replacement within two hours. Read our guarantee.
Staff-Direct at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Based in | 10 Preston's Rd, Canary Wharf, London E14 9RL |
| Desk hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays |
| What we offer | Temporary staff, temp-to-perm and permanent recruitment |
| Sectors | Warehouse, construction, hospitality, office and IT support, driving, cleaning |
| Main areas | Canary Wharf, Docklands, Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, Stratford, Hackney, Newham and the City |
| Workers on our books | 1,000+ vetted workers |
| No-show cover | We start sourcing a replacement within 2 hours of being told |
| Contact | 020 8154 5427 · [email protected] |
How we vet every worker
ID and right to work
We check photo ID and right-to-work documents, and we keep a record.
References
We follow up references so we know how people have worked before.
Interview
A face-to-face or video chat to learn their skills, availability and what they're after.
Tickets and licences
CSCS cards, forklift licences, food hygiene certificates and driving licences are seen before placement.
Who we help
Employers
Short of staff today or planning ahead? We supply temps, temp-to-perm and permanent hires. See our employer services or request staff now.
Jobseekers
Want work you can start this week? Register on our jobseekers page with your ID and right-to-work documents.
Find us in Canary Wharf
Our office is at 10 Preston's Rd, London E14 9RL. Most of our staff work in Docklands, the Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, Stratford, Hackney, Newham and the City. See our temporary staffing page for local detail, or get in touch.
Questions we get asked
Who is Staff-Direct?
Staff-Direct is a temporary and permanent staffing agency in Canary Wharf, London. We supply vetted workers for warehouse, construction, hospitality, office, driving and cleaning roles, and we help jobseekers find immediate-start work.
Where is Staff-Direct based?
We're at 10 Preston's Rd, London E14 9RL, in Canary Wharf. We place staff across all London boroughs, with most of our work in East London.
What kinds of staff do you supply?
We supply warehouse and logistics workers, construction labourers, hospitality and catering staff, office and admin temps, drivers and cleaners. We also arrange temp-to-perm and permanent hires.
Are you open at weekends and on bank holidays?
Yes. Our desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including bank holidays.
Do you charge jobseekers a fee?
No. UK law bans agencies from charging workers a fee for finding them work, and we don't. You can apply through our jobseekers page.
How do I contact Staff-Direct?
Call 020 8154 5427 or email [email protected]. You can also use the booking form to request staff, or the jobseekers page to apply for work.
Want to know more? Ring us.
Call and a real person picks up. Tell us what you need and we'll take it from there.
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