Last minute recruitment? When an urgent gap appears, every hour matters. We've built our service around reliability, speed of response and accurate talent selection so most critical temporary placements are filled within hours.
Most staffing gaps don't come with much warning. But they happen. Someone calls in sick, a customer project arrives overnight or a team member leaves unexpectedly.
The challenge isn't knowing you need people. Finding them quickly is. That's where temporary recruitment and interim recruitment support make the real difference.
When time isn't on your side, Meridian provides ready-to-work candidates, helping you fill urgent vacancies. Often within hours.
Warehouse Operatives, Production Operatives, Pickers, Packers, Forklift Truck Drivers, Supervisors
Production Operatives, Assembly Operatives, General Labourers
Delivery Drivers, HGV Drivers
Receptionists, Data Entry Clerks, Customer Service Advisors, Phone Operators
Kitchen Staff, Servers, Retail Staff, Event Staff, Housekeeping
Care Assistants, Support Workers (trained), Porters, Non-clinical Staff
If your role isn't listed, simply ask us if we can help. We've surprised people with how quickly we can find staff for them. We fill common temporary, interim and contract roles fast. Specialised or senior roles may take longer.
Get a diagnostic before recruitment. Before we start searching for temporary or interim staff, we look at the full picture. We assess salary, job description, hiring process, candidate availability and market conditions to identify what's holding you back.
Real market insight. We'll tell you what candidates are looking for, what competitors are offering, and whether your package is competitive. Honest feedback upfront helps you make informed hiring decisions, which is especially important in last minute recruitment situations.
Access to candidates beyond job boards. The strongest candidates aren't always actively applying for jobs. We use our networks, database and direct outreach to connect with people you won't reach through advertising alone.
Quality over quantity. We don't flood your inbox with CVs. Every candidate is screened against the skills, experience and behaviours needed to succeed in your business, helping you spend time with the right people.
End-to-end support. From refining the role and managing interviews to handling offers and onboarding, we're there throughout the entire recruitment process. And once your new hire starts, we stay in touch to help ensure a successful transition.
Here's what happens when you contact us with an urgent need:
Why it works: We don't need to find candidates from scratch. Our pre-vetted talent pool gives you access to additional candidates, reducing sourcing or screening delays. When you need fast staff, you're not waiting for applications to trickle in. We bring solutions to you.
An hourly markup on the worker's salary, plus any agreed expenses. We discuss rates upfront so there's no hidden costs or surprise invoices.
The minimum booking is four hours per shift. Whether you need cover for a single shift, a few days, or longer-term support, we'll help you find the right solution.
If circumstances change, let us know as soon as possible. We'll work with you on short-notice changes.
For many of the roles we recruit for, we can move quickly thanks to our existing candidate network. We've placed people within hours. More specialist vacancies may take longer. When you get in touch, we'll give you a realistic view of what's achievable based on the role, location and skills required.
Yes. For urgent placements, we can often complete enhanced checks while you're deciding on a candidate. Our systems prioritise speed without sacrificing thoroughness. You'll also have access to our pre-vetted candidate pool, which makes last minute recruitment possible.
Our minimum booking is four hours per shift, but beyond that, we work around your needs. Whether you need temporary recruitment for a single shift or contract recruitment for weeks, you can request what you need.
No, you only pay for hours worked.
Yes , if you need staff urgently, we can often provide workers within hours across a wide range of roles. We maintain a large pool of pre-screened, compliant candidates who are ready to start at short notice, helping you fill last-minute gaps quickly and keep operations running smoothly.
Warehouse Operative, Picker/Packer, Forklift Truck Driver, Cleaner, Engineer
Office and Professional
Admin staff, Customer Service Advisor, Food Delivery Driver, Sales Representative, Call Centre Representative
Labourer, Tradesman Trades Mate, Electrician
No problem. A temporary placement can extend as long as you need. Let us know, and we'll agree new terms.
Senior roles, highly specialised positions, or roles requiring specific qualifications may take longer. Tell us what you need, and we'll be honest about timing. We specialise in fast recruitment, but we won't compromise on quality even if it means being realistic about how quickly we can deliver.