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Smarter Staffing At
Low Cost

Smartshifts gives you dependable, high-quality temp staff at a cost comparable to in-house teams — powered by smarter technology.

Access reliable temporary staff at in-house cost levels — powered by Smartshifts’ innovative staffing technology.

SmartShifts Cost Waiter (Prepay
Package)

Worker’s hourly pay £13.20
SmartShifts Admin Fee (VAT incl.) £1.80
Total hourly cost (VAT incl.)

£15.00

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Business In-House Staff
Cost Waiter (Full-Time)

Worker’s hourly pay£12.80
Employer NI£1.30
Holiday Pay£1.54
Pension Contribution£0.38
Payroll, sick leave, training & Others£0.30
Total hourly cost (VAT incl.)

£15.00

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Vetted Talent You
Can Rely On

SmartShifts ensures every freelancer—whether in healthcare, hospitality, or warehouse roles—undergoes thorough vetting and background checks. Hire with confidence, knowing you’re accessing skilled, reliable, and fully verified professionals.

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Build a Flexible Workforce
On Demand

Smartshifts helps you create your own trusted bank of workers, ready to step in whenever you need last-minute cover. Browse worker profiles, check availability, and choose the right people for your shifts—fast. Message workers directly to coordinate shifts, confirm details, and stay in control. Spend less time managing staffing logistics and more time focusing on operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are happy to answer your questions

Click the "Sign Up" button on our website, select "Business" as your account type, and fill in your company details. Our team will review your application and activate your account within 24 hours.

Our pricing is transparent and competitive. We offer flexible plans based on your staffing needs. Contact our sales team for a customized quote tailored to your business requirements.

Once logged in, navigate to "Post a Shift" from your dashboard. Fill in the shift details including date, time, location, required skills, and hourly rate. Your shift will be visible to matching workers immediately.

Yes, our platform supports multi-location management. You can add and manage all your business locations from a single dashboard, making it easy to coordinate staffing across your organisation.

We offer multiple payment options including bank transfer and credit/debit cards. Invoices are generated automatically after shifts are completed and approved.

Cancellations made 24 hours or more before the shift start time receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a partial charge. Our full terms are available in your account dashboard.