Contract & Temporary Recruitment.

Flexible. Fast. Compliant.

We deliver agile skills for project success, on time and in budget. Our contract and temporary recruitment services are built to flex with your business - scaling up when demand spikes and streamlining when it doesn’t. Whether you need niche skills for a project or reliable cover at pace, we’re the contract recruitment agency that delivers.

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Why businesses choose Matchtech for contract & temporary recruitment

We don’t just fill gaps - we build momentum. Our temporary staffing services are designed to keep your projects moving, your teams supported, and your compliance watertight. 

Access pre-qualified talent fast, from single placements to full project teams.

From engineering to infrastructure, we understand your world and speak your language.

IR35? AWR? Safety-critical compliance? We’ve got it covered. Our quality-assured processes  and expert onboarding are built to protect you and your contractors.

People-powered relationshipstech-driven processes. Complete compliant onboarding, pay and extensions with a click, while we focus on the people behind the process. 

How we partner

The Matchtech Way.

On demand.

Job filled. Job done.

Get ad hoc support from one of specialist recruiters, our extensive talent networks & optimised attraction tools to deliver your role requirements on a per placement basis.

Preferred supply.

Our service done your way. 

Enjoy dedicated account management, tailored SLAs, streamlined processes, performance tracking, and reporting- all designed to deliver more value, more often.

 

Exclusive campaigns.

Built around you. Designed to deliver.

Single roles to volume hires - we own the process and are accountable for the delivery. We assign experts to manage the process, amplify your employer brand and offer greater insights, updates & value.

Contractor Payroll Services

Found. Engaged. Paid.

Whether we find them, or you do, we provide no fuss, fast and compliant contractor payroll. 

Single contractors to total temp worker payroll, we combine precision, compliance, and care to provide a payroll experience that works for everyone - from HR and Finance to the people on the ground.


  • Fully compliant contractor checks.
  • Payments made fast, accurate, and on time.
  • Input and approve timesheets in just a few clicks, with a real time view of pay status. 
  • Real-time reporting, audit trails, and full transparency - all in one place.
  • Dedicated Contract Care and Payroll teams always on hand to help. 
  • From onboarding to offboarding, we make payroll frictionless for contractors and clients alike.

Smart Sectors. Sharper Skills.

We don’t just know the industries, we futureproof them.

We work at altitude. From avionics to propulsion, design to delivery, we place Aerospace professionals into the programmes that keep the world flying - faster, safer, smarter, and always on spec.

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Driving innovation in electric, autonomous and traditional vehicles, we connect the skills shaping mobility.

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From shipbuilding to offshore engineering, we supply the talent that keeps global Maritime industries afloat.

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Protecting people and nations, we deliver the skills that drive innovation across Defence and Security projects.

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Powering progress across Renewables, Oil and Gas, and Nuclear. We connect the skills that keep the world’s Energy moving.

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From planning to maintenance, we deliver the expertise that keeps Highways safe and moving.

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From groundworks to high-rise, we bring in the talent that turns blueprints into the built environment.

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From treatment plants to flood defence, we place the people who safeguard and sustain this vital resource.

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Driving the future of transport, we provide the expertise that builds, maintains and modernises Rail networks.

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From software to systems integration, we deliver the talent that powers digital transformation.

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From finance to consultancy, we connect the experts who keep businesses performing at their best.


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Let's Build What's Next.

Whether you need a single hire or a full delivery pipeline, Matchtech is your partner in progress.

Recruit smarter. Scale faster. Lead better.

Let's work together

FAQs

Contract recruitment is the process of hiring professionals on a fixed-term or project basis. It’s ideal for businesses needing flexibility, specialist skills, or short-term cover on an on-demand basis.


While both offer flexible hiring, contract roles are typically project-based with defined deliverables, whereas temporary roles often cover short-term needs like sickness, leave, or seasonal demand.

We combine speed with precision. Our sector-specialist consultants understand your industry and can quickly connect you with pre-vetted professionals who are ready to hit the ground running.

From business transformation to high-speed transportation, assembly line to service desk, we connect you with the contractors changing their industry. We support a wide range of sectors including engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and technology - with deep expertise in technical and regulated environments.

Very quickly. Thanks to our active talent pooling, pre-screened worker communities and streamlined onboarding, we can often place candidates within days - sometimes hours.

Yes. We provide full compliance support, from exclusive access to our IR35 assessment tools and support to AWR guidance, identity checks and contractor onboarding — so you can hire with confidence. 

We know our industries inside out, coordinating sector-specific screening requirements like DBS checks, security clearance, drugs & alcohol testing, fatigue assessments and competency management too!

Absolutely. Whether you need one specialist or an entire project team, we can scale our contract recruitment services to match your needs. Find out more about our exclusive and enterprise services to support higher volume or longer term staffing. 

We support our contingent workforce with clear contracts, prompt payments, safety, wellbeing and sustainability support and ongoing communication. We’re here for them — and for you — every step of the way

The right route to resource has multiple factors. All you need to know is what needs doing and we’ll guide you on the best way to get it done.

We have multiple worker engagement models to fit both our clients and contractors. Depending on the IR35 determination, we can engage workers via a number of options, as a Limited Company Contractor (or Personal Service Company), PAYE worker, or via one of our audited and approved umbrella company partners.

Absolutely! Engaging workers on specific deliverables, outcome-based contract or ‘Statements of Work’ can adds clarity, cost management and risk mitigation for everyone. If you know what needs doing, we can help you draft the deliverables, find the talent and even manage them to project success.  Find out more about our group’s outcome-based contracts and project services here.