Contract Jobs

Contract work is a flexible, alternative income opportunity for people looking to explore sectors without committing to full-time and permanent employment. This gives you the opportunity to explore working patterns that can suit your lifestyle and income needs, while continuing to build your skills in your specific niche or area of interest. Contracted work means working for a specified length of time or for a specific project duration, meaning that you can have greater control over your timings, costings, and work schedules. By taking on contracted work, you can flex your time around your lifestyle commitments and find work that suits you.

Explore Contract Jobs by Sector

If you’re looking for alternative, flexible work that provides income in a way that suits you, there are various sectors that you can find contracted work in. These can range from in-office positions to remote and driving opportunities.

Administrative and Office Contracts

Office contract jobs are a great way to experience administrative work without committing to permanent employment. This allows you the opportunity to fit work around your prior lifestyle and family commitments while continuing to grow your office skills and network. Due to the versatility of administrative work, you can find contracted office work in various sectors across the UK – providing you with flexible work experience local to you.  

Driving Contract Roles

The logistics and driving and distribution sectors can offer vast opportunities across the UK, including contracted work designed to fit flexibly around your lifestyle commitments. If you’re looking for a temporary or short-term work arrangement to boost your driving CV, while managing your own time, a contract position might be for you. Whether you’re looking for extra employment during the summer months or a temporary position to tie you over, contracted driving work can offer you the flexibility and income you need.

Manufacturing Contract Work

The manufacturing sector offers various opportunities across the UK. Contracted work is one way of gaining experience within manufacturing without committing to a permanent position. This offers you the ability to flexibly manage your work around your prior commitments, as well as grow your skills within various manufacturing locations. This is perfect for people looking for temporary work within factories and warehouses or to increase their income with additional working hours.

Advantages of Contract Jobs

There are multiple benefits to contract work. A contract job can offer you the flexibility you need to manage a strong work-life balance. Whether you’re looking for short-term positions during term time or a contracted position between jobs, this type of work allows you to explore various roles and locations without committing to permanent work or compromising your lifestyle schedule. It also provides a strong skills-building opportunity as you can experience multiple locations, sectors, and roles, between contracts. Contract jobs can also be higher paying that other positions within your chosen sector as your specific skills might be required for an immediate start or temporary time – including maternity cover.

Contract Jobs FAQs

What are Contract Jobs?

Contract jobs are when you, as the employee, are hired for a specific time period or project for a company. This can be across various sectors with administrative, manufacturing, and driving positions being popular contracted work.

How Long Do Contract Jobs Typically Last?

Contract jobs can last anywhere from a few days or weeks to years. Depending on your performance, you might be able to continue contracted work with a single employer for a long period of time. Long-term projects can last for as long as 5 years or more, with shorter contracted work lasting a couple of weeks.

Are Contract Roles Suitable for Freelancers?

Contract roles can be suitable for freelancers looking for a more formal confirmation of work. Both freelancers and contractors have more control over their work schedule and income than permanent employees, but contractors often work through a recruitment agency and can rely on consistent work within the timeframe agreed with the employer, making it a good transition for freelancers looking for additional stability without compromising their flexibility.

Can Contract Jobs Lead to Permanent Roles?

Yes, contract jobs can lead to permanent positions. However, it will depend on your performance within the company, as well as the company’s need for your position – which can come with time. The experience gained during contracted work can also be used to find permanent positions within other companies.