Set up a recruitment Co?

[lootmaker]

How do I setup a driver recruitment company? How can i get information on what the costs and service agreements that are involved? how much do i charge the companies. The area i want to go into is hgv jobs.

[badgerchops]

There are no 'rules' about recruitment agencies anymore and pretty much anyone can set one up.  There are courses you can go on if you have no idea where to start - http://www.rec.uk.com/rec/training/startup-course.aspx

cost wise to the client and to your worker.  An average temp (driver) gets about (depending on area) 6.00per hour.  an agency can charge 45 - 52 % commission on top of that hourly rate.  they invoice the client for the total amount (hr rate + commission rate).  You then pay your workers.

Obviously you need to vet your drivers on their licences, if they use tachograph etc and they market them out accordingly.

You will need to invoice the company with a description to pay within 7 days (they never do though !)

You'll need one of these too. Buy a proper version to frame in your office http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2003/20033319.htm

[lootmaker]

Some recruitment companies like to go and visit, Is it possible just to source vacancies without sending out account managers on the road do everything over the phone saving me a lot of money. I want to set up a tele marketin goperation as it will be cost effective.

[badgerchops]

yes its poss. you can be internet based / telephone based. you can be a one man band quite easily but need to interview candidates somewhere

[lootmaker]

I dont want to deal with temp drivers rather permanent drivers is the industry rate 10% of salary? when do they bill is it 13 weeks later or on 1st day? or monthly. If I bill them 1st day for perm drivers then they leave after 6 weeks i might not be able to offer them a replacement.