Temporary Staff for Northampton Employers, Arranged in One Call
Whether it's one picker for tonight or a full night team for a new contract, the process is the same: ring us, tell us what you need, and we'll get on with it.
Osac Placement supplies temporary staff to warehouses, distribution centres, transport operators, contractors and manufacturers across Northampton, Milton Keynes and selected UK logistics hubs.
Ways to use us
Staffing Problems We Help Employers Solve
Last-minute absence
A sick call an hour before the shift. We take the call at any time and start looking straight away.
Hard-to-fill nights
Overnight and weekend patterns are part of our normal week, not an awkward add-on.
Sudden peaks
Promotions, new clients and the run-up to Christmas, covered without permanent headcount.
Rising overtime
Temporary labour takes the load off permanent staff before burnout sets in.
Slow in-house hiring
Hand us the brief and skip the adverts, CVs and no-show interviews.
Patchy attendance
We match on travel and availability, the things that decide whether people turn up.
Who We Can Supply
| Sector | Roles | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Warehousing & 3PL | Operatives, pickers, packers, loaders, goods-in, dispatch, stock control, FLT drivers | Warehouse staffing in Northampton |
| Night operations | Night warehouse teams, overnight loaders, twilight sorters, weekend staff | Night-shift staffing |
| Urgent cover | Same-day and next-shift replacements across all our roles | Urgent staffing support |
| Transport | HGV Class 1 and 2, 7.5 tonne and van drivers, shunters, transport office support | Talk to our HGV agency team |
| Construction | General labourers, groundworkers, site support, material handling | Discuss construction staffing |
| Manufacturing | Production and line operatives, packers, machine feeders | Book temporary staff |
What We'll Ask You
The more we know up front, the better the match. Don't worry if you haven't got everything; we'll ask as we go.
- Job title and main duties
- Number of workers needed
- Site address and entrance
- Shift dates, start and finish times
- Pay rate
- Experience, licences or tickets required
- Clothing and PPE
- Parking and public transport
- How long the assignment will run
The Rules We Follow
Right to work
Every worker's right to work in the UK is checked before they're placed.
Agency Workers Regulations
After 12 weeks in the same role with the same hirer, agency workers are entitled to the same basic pay and conditions as directly recruited staff. We'll help you plan for it.
National Living Wage
All assignments pay at least the National Living Wage, £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026.
How to Book Temporary Staff With Osac Placement
From first call to filled shift in five steps.
Tell us what you need
Role, number of workers, site address, shift pattern, start date and any essential experience or licences.We go through the detail
Duties, PPE, pay rate, site access, parking and how long the assignment will run.We match availability
We find suitable workers who are free for the pattern and can get to your site.We confirm and brief
You get confirmation of the booking. Workers get the address, time, contact and duties.We stay in touch
We check the first shifts went well and keep in contact on ongoing cover.Employer Staffing Terms Explained
Employer Questions About Temporary Staffing
How do I book temporary staff?
Is there a minimum booking?
Do you check right to work and licences?
What happens after 12 weeks?
Can temporary workers move to permanent roles?
Which areas do you cover?
Tell Us About Your Staffing Requirement
One shift or an ongoing team, our team is available 24/7 to take your booking.
Looking for Temporary Work in Northampton?
Warehouse, logistics, driving, construction and general labour. Tell us the hours that suit you and we'll be in touch when something fits.
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