Candidate Hub
People driven recruitment
Why candidates work with us
We make the right match
We don’t waste people’s time, and we only match suitable candidates to positions that are right for them.
We don't hang about
Once registered, we’ll actively contact companies who we believe would be a good fit– all within the first few days of joining!
We're good listeners
We take time to understand our candidate’s aspirations and only put them forward for roles we think they’d love.
We offer good pay rates
We offer competitive pay rates to ensure that our candidates continue to work for us and recommend our roles to others.
We keep you in the loop
We know how frustrating it is not to hear back from recruiters, which is why we go the extra mile to keep you informed at each step.
We provide advice and support
We’re always on hand to offer feedback, career advice, interview tips or any industry information that will aid your job search.
We are business who cares, and it shows
OVER 33 “5-STAR” REVIEWS AND CLIMBING

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Register with us
Interested in working with us? Complete our online registration form and you could be out working the very next day.

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Connect with us on social media! Here you’ll find our latest job opportunities, content, updates, company news, and much more.

Build a new CV
Don’t have a CV or need to refresh your current one? Use our free CV builder and get a professional CV emailed directly to you.

Change my personal details
If you need to update details such as your name, address, or contact number, here you’ll find everything you need.

I'm not receiving my payslip
Haven’t received your payslip this month? Provide us with a few simple details and we’ll rectify this issue as a matter of urgency.

I am looking for work
Tell us your job search preferences and we’ll be able to match you to a range of suitable opportunities in your local area.

Request or cancel a holiday
Request or cancel time off with our simple online booking form. Simply tell us the dates of your leave and we’ll process your request.

How many holidays do I have?
Want to find out how many days of annual leave you’ve accrued? Submit a request and we’ll review your holiday entitlement.

Request my P45
If you’ve misplaced, lost, or not received your P45, you can request one online by completing our quick and simple form.
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Candidate benefits
- Workplace pension
- 20 days paid annual leave
- 8 days of accrued statutory holiday pay
- Flexible working shifts and hours
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Simple online onboarding process
- Temp to permanent opportunities
- Immediate starts available


Tell us what you think
We’ve created an avenue where candidates can provide feedback on their experience, 365 days a year. Our feedback survey can be accessed on our website and is readily available for all candidates, past and present. This allows us to incessantly review our service and tweak all aspects of our hiring process where and when necessary.
Our news, views and updates
Latest News & Blogs
Stay up to speed with all our latest company news, blog content, case studies, resources, and all things Cogent Staffing.

Building a strong employer brand to attract top talent
A company’s reputation as an employer has become incredibly important. Research shows 86% of workers wouldn’t apply to or stay at a business with a poor reputation among former staff or the public.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In the contemporary business landscape, the concept of diversity and inclusion is paramount in creating a thriving and sustainable enterprise. Promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace goes beyond just ethics, as it can provide tangible benefits that support a company’s long-term success.

Crown Commercial Services staffing framework announcement
Cogent Staffing is pleased to announce it is part of a consortium bid that has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Framework Contract for Lot 6 Estates, Facilities Management and Ancillary Staff. The consortium is led by Cogent Staffing’s parent company, Bluestones Investment Group (Bluestones Group).
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People say the nicest things
It's always easy to say that our service is good, but far better to actually hear it from the people that work, or have worked with us.
Brandom Ames
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Anita Hutchinson
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Cogent Staffing is a great agency to work with. I would definitely recommend them to others, and I’d happily work with them again in the future.
Dawid Lwroski
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Very satisfied with the service I received. Cogent Staffing is a great company, and I’d highly recommend them to other job seekers looking for work.