Randstad UK Reviews 

669
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

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Considering 54 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers found the staff and consultants highly supportive and communicative, making their job search and onboarding process smooth and stress-free. Reviewers often praised individual consultants for their attentiveness, professionalism, and prompt responses, keeping them well-informed throughout. However, some customers also noted significant issues with communication and response times, reporting unanswered calls, emails, and a general lack of follow-up. People frequently experienced delays in receiving information or updates, with some feeling ignored after applying or during the onboarding process. Additionally, a few reviewers described unprofessional conduct from staff, including unhelpful attitudes or issues with support for specific needs.

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Staff

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Customer communications

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Customer service

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Service

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Response time

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Robert Davies & Brooke Palmer helped me secure a new property management position. They were both so helpful & supportive. I mostly dealt with Brooke to begin with and then she asked Robert to step in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The interview and onboarding process was very efficient, and the staff were extremely friendly. Jonathan, in particular, was amazing throughout the whole process. He was very approachable, kept me i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working for Randstad for 4 and a half years. My experience of working for them is an extremely positive one. I always have work through Randstad, my manager has been extremely helpful a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vijaya has been so amazing helping me find my next job, She got in contact with me about a position and has been very attentive and supportive since contacting me. Thank you so much for all your help.... See more

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Company details

  1. Recruitment Service
  2. Employment Consultant
  3. Payroll Service
  4. Recruiter
  5. Talent Agency
  6. Temp Agency

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Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work. We understand the importance of a job in your life and we want to help you find work that feels good. As the No.1 recruitment agency in the world, we’ll help you continue to grow as your needs and ambitions change. Our specialist consultants across the UK are experts in their local markets. Working across over 70 branches in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland our teams are focused on matching the right candidate with the right workplace.


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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

669 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Randstad application process

The application process couldn't have been easier and was explained well. The response from application to tests to telephone to face to face interview was smooth and prompt. There was some lovely touches by the interviewer Jake Yianni, I appreciated his manner and how he engaged with me on the telephone interview it made me more relaxed and comfortable. Not only that, he made the effort to wish me luck via email on the day of my interview which made it feel like a more personal process and like I mattered rather than just one person in a sea of thousands of applicants. Couldn't recommend it more!

June 6, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Michell,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for Randstad! We shall certainly feed this glowing feedback to Jake and let him know! Here at Randstad, we really appreciate any feedback as it helps us positively develop the quality of service we offer to all our candidates. We would like to wish you all the best for the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Randstad interview

Jake Yianni was very polite and professional in my interview he calmed me down when I was stressed and he explained everything clearly and nicely.

June 10, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi,

Thank you so much for the review! This is great to hear and we appreciate all feedback and will ensure that this is passed onto Jake as this helps us to improve our service to others in the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing people and great…

Amazing people and great environment,love it.

June 28, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Bianca

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. It’s great to hear about the 5 Star service we provided! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sammy Rhonda of Randstad

Had great call from a very polite call from a Sammy dhanda who works for Randstad offering me a position after finding my cv online. Sammy dhanda covered everything as far as information a details of what hopefully is my next venture in life after being made redundant at the start of June.
Thank you again Sammy dhanda for all your help . Have a great day.

June 28, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Roy,

Thanks for the great review you took the time to write for us!

It's great to hear how Sammy assisted and supported you throughout the whole process and that they were there for you every step of the way. We really value all feedback and appreciate you sharing that for other candidates to see.

Good luck in the new venture, fingers crossed from all of us at Randstad!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had the pleasure of Excellent Service and Communication…

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sammy Dhanda and Randstad, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The entire process was smooth, and communication was excellent throughout. Sammy was always prompt, professional, and very supportive, making sure all my questions were answered and that I felt confident every step of the way.

I highly recommend Randstad and especially Sammy Dhanda for their outstanding service and dedication.

June 28, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Ciprian,

Thank you for taking the time to write a great review for Sammy and the team at Randstad!

It's great to hear how Sammy assisted and supported you throughout the process and provided a fantastic service throughout. We really value all feedback and appreciate you sharing that for other candidates to see. We'll be sure to let Sammy know of your warm regards.

We wish you the very best in your new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service and very…

Excellent customer service and very supportive, Sammy Dhanda was super helpful!

June 27, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Mitchell,

Thank you for reviewing Randstad on Trustpilot. We appreciate you taking the time to mention Sammy's helpful service throughout! We'll be sure to pass this on as we're keen to recognise the great work our team are doing each day. Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello tajaa was a grate guide into…

Hello tajaa was a grate guide into helping me with my time sheet.

June 27, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Rhys,

Thank you for your 5* review of Teja's services here on Trustpilot! We appreciate you taking the time to share this for others to see. Please do reach out to your aftercare team should you need anything else; we'll be happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

She had a very good way of conveying…

She had a very good way of conveying information to me and she sounded more than happy to help with any questions I have which is so nice.

June 27, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Oluwapelumi,

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. It’s great to hear about the 5 Star service we provided! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good help from Sanjay

Good help from Sanjay

June 24, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Steve,

Thank you for your 5* review of Sanjay's services here on Trustpilot! We appreciate you taking the time to share this for others to see. Good luck in your role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Specialist Mentor

I worked for Randstad as a Specialist Mentor for seven years. I always found them to be efficient, supportive, and understanding of the work. Their administrative, pay, and software systems work well and everyone on the phone seems well trained and helpful.

I always felt like they were there for me even though I was working remotely. The shift to more AI isn't what I like to see but it feels pretty seamlessly integrated and I guess it's the way things are going.

I wish more employers were like this!

June 25, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Duncan,

Thank you very much for your Trustpilot review of Randstad! We appreciate the time you have taken to provide detail regarding your experience, and we're pleased to hear you value us in such a high regard as your employer.

We wish you the very best of luck with your future endeavours, and please do keep in touch if you need anything from us! Thanks again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still no P45

The recruitment team were fine , a few minor hiccups over the 5 years I was with Randstad.
Unfortunately my opinion has changed in the last 5 months since leaving Randstad as I'm paying emergency tax, still waiting for P45, despite numerous requests it's getting ridiculous... Please please try and sort it out ...
I've had a tax rebate for last year's tax April to April..still not received P45 and paying emergency tax

June 24, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi John,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Randstad's services here on Trustpilot. It's a shame to hear that having enjoyed working with us for so many years that things haven't gone quite right following your departure.

The Talent Experience Team would like to try our best to expedite any requests currently outstanding and ensure no further undue delay in the issue of your P45. We've asked you for some more information here via Trustpilot so we can reach out to you, or alternatively, feel free to pop us an email at talentexperience@randstad.co.uk at your earliest convenience, and we'll be happy to take a look and see what we can do.

Kind Regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service ,really fast

Great service ,really fast

June 24, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Nuwan,

Thank you for writing a 5* review of Randstad on Trustpilot! We really appreciate you sharing your positive experience for others to see, and wish you the very best with your future endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The client was really easy to talk and…

The client Kelvin Roberts was really easy to talk and helpful he answered all my questions and was confident with his replys. He was also very knowledgeable

June 23, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Ashley,

Thank you very much for your review on TrustPilot! We shall certainly feed this back to Kelvin and let him know! Here at Randstad, we really appreciate any feedback as it helps us positively develop the quality of service we offer to other candidates. We would like to wish you all the best for the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful

Spoke with Kelvin Roberts and he was very helpful and friendly.

June 23, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi

We would just like to say a big thank you for leaving a review for us. We really value all shared feedback as it helps us with the quality of service we offer to our candidates. We would like to wish you all the best for the future and thank you so much for the recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TA apprenticeship…

I have appied for a TA apprenticeship on the 22nd of May and in just 3 weeks I was able to get an interview and get accepted for the Teacher Assistant apprenticeship role. I am very grateful to Skye Woodward that took her time to explain to me more about the role and answered any questions I had. I can't wait to start working with Randstad soon.

June 14, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Andrea,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, it's great to hear that Skye and the team assisted you into a great new job and how helpful you found our services to be. We really value any feedback so this is much appreciated. Good luck on your first day on your apprenticeship!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I feel like the DSA support provided…

I feel like the DSA support provided for me has been amazing! The support I have had during my masters has met my expectations and beyond. I want to specifically say thank you to Abeda Khan (who was my DSA tutor) during my masters and helped me with my current challenges due to my disability. She is incredible and would recommend this service to anyone!

June 21, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Hannah,

It's great to hear that you've had a positive experience working with Randstad. It's always important to have a professional and friendly relationship with your recruitment agency, and it sounds like Abeda has been helpful and supportive during your time working with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your recommendation, and I'm sure that others who are looking for a reliable and personable agency will appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert help and advice

June 21, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Philip,

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. It’s great to hear about the 5 Star service we provided! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Possible unlawful collection of taxes

Possible unlawful collection of taxes

Part of their "This Contract for Services" documents is the clause:

2.2 During an Assignment you will be engaged on a contract for services by the Company on these Terms. For the avoidance of doubt, you are not an employee of the Company although the Company is required to make the Deductions from your pay. These Terms shall not give rise to a contract of employment between you and the Company, or you and the Client.

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Which means there is no employee status, so legal status of being an employee is removed. Even if they pay wages. Or to put another way your not an employee.

Which also could means Randstad UK have no remit to collect Employee NI, Student Loan and other deductions are you are not an employee of their company

Worth reviewing the contract to review this clause and contacting HMRC.

June 21, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Chris,

Thank you very much for writing a review of Randstad's services here on TrustPilot. We appreciate the concern you have raised regarding our Contract for Services agreement which we may offer to Randstad candidates, along with a number of other options to suit the needs and flexibility requirements of each individual.

Our Contract for Services agreement comes without a Contract of Employment with either Randstad or the employer in which you may be working with at the time of your assignment. We're committed to ensuring compliance with all legal obligations, including Agency Worker Regulations for all workers with us, and our Talent Experience Team would be happy to provide further clarity as a current worker with us.

We've reached out to you via TrustPilot to ask for further information so we can reach out to you. Alternatively, if you'd like to pop us an email with your details at TalentExperience@randstad.co.uk, we'll be happy to take a look into this for you and help where we can.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have clean arround the city with…

I have clean arround the city with different cleaning agency, hospital factory and warehouse offices and commercial cleaning, am confident that I can do my job well.

April 5, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Nyama,

We would just like to say a big thank you for leaving a review for us. We really value all shared feedback as it helps us with the quality of service we offer to our candidates. We would like to wish you all the best for the future and thank you so much for the recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Informative and precise

Kelvin was Informative and precise

June 20, 2024
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Reply from Randstad UK

Hi Gareth,

We appreciate you taking the time to write a 5* review of Randstad. It's great to have you with us, and we look forward to continuing to work with you in future.

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