How to Apply for Jobs on Extra Workforce

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Looking for your next opportunity? At Extra Workforce, applying for jobs is simple and flexible, giving you multiple ways to connect with employers and recruiters across the UK. Whether you're applying directly on the platform or being redirected to an external site, we make it easy to manage your job applications and take the next step in your career.

Two Types of Job Applications on Extra Workforce

When browsing job listings on Extra Workforce, you’ll notice two main ways to apply:

1. Apply Now (Easily Apply via Extra Workforce)

Jobs marked with the ‘Apply Now’ button can be applied to directly through the Extra Workforce platform. This is the quickest method, and your profile, CV, and application details will be sent straight to the employer or recruiter within our system.

2. Apply on Company Website

Some jobs will include an ‘Apply on company site’ button. This means the employer prefers to receive applications through their own careers page or recruitment portal. Clicking this will take you away from the Extra Workforce website. These external applications may require additional steps, such as creating an account or completing detailed forms. Please note: for these types of applications, communication will be directly between you and the hiring company.

Use Your CV with Flexibility

When applying through Extra Workforce, you can either upload your own CV or link to your online CV. A completed Extra Workforce profile increases your chances of being shortlisted and makes it easier for recruiters to assess your experience.

Save Jobs You’re Interested In

Not ready to apply just yet? No problem. You can save job listings to come back to later. Simply click the bookmark icon at the top right corner of any job listing. To use this feature, you must be signed in to your Extra Workforce account. All your saved jobs will be accessible in the ‘My Jobs’ section of your dashboard.

How Employers Process Applications on Extra Workforce

Employers and recruiters on Extra Workforce may choose how they wish to receive job applications:

  • Through our online job application system for candidates with an Extra Workforce profile
  • Directly via phone, email, or WhatsApp, depending on the job listing

For roles applied to via the Extra Workforce platform, employers will often invite candidates to complete a detailed job application. This process ensures that applicants meet industry and legal standards, especially for temporary and security-related roles.

What's Included in a Full Job Application?

Once invited to complete your application, you'll be guided through a step-by-step process which includes:

  • Personal details and contact information
  • Current and previous address history (usually for the last 5 years)
  • Employment history with dates and job roles
  • Qualifications, training, and certifications relevant to the role
  • Uploading necessary documents (e.g. CV, ID, proof of address, licences)

Once your application is submitted, the employer can review your profile, shortlist you for interview, or update you with feedback via your dashboard.

Why Apply Through Extra Workforce?

  • ✅ Verified employers and recruiters
  • ✅ Track all your applications in one place
  • ✅ Match with jobs that fit your preferences (salary, location, job type, shifts)
  • ✅ Stay in control with saved jobs and real-time updates
  • ✅ Tailored support for temporary, part-time, and flexible job seekers

Ready to Take the Next Step!

Create your professional profile at ExtraWorkforce.uk today and start applying to verified jobs from trusted UK employers and recruiters. Manage your career, stay organized, and land the right opportunity faster.

 

Extra Workforce Construction Recruitment FAQs

Construction recruitment experts in Birmingham and the West Midlands

These FAQs explain how our security services support construction sites of all sizes across Birmingham.

This guide explains our services, processes and the expertise behind our team so you can make confident and informed decisions. If you have any questions that are not answered here, our support team is available around the clock. You can contact us by email or through our online form. Your security matters to us and we are here to help at every stage.

Cients FAQs

W recruit both contract and permanent workforce. If you are hiring contractors we can manage the process and help you navigate the necessary regulations.

We advertise your job ads on every major job board such as CV Library and Total Jobs etc, as well as our own website , and social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Job seekers can create a complete professional profile at extraworkforce.uk website to get matched to the right opportunity. We have hundreds of professionals with completed profiles in our database.

Once you create your business profile, you can post you job ad at the website. A recruitment consultant will then be matched to you based on your needs and get in touch to discuss the vacancy further.

Our process begins with a CV review and a pre-screening call. Candidates who pass this stage proceed to a formal interview with our recruitment team for a detailed assessment.

We start charging fee if a candidate that has been introduced to you by us is employed within your company and starts working with you. Until then our service is completely free of charge.

We usually offer an industry leading guarantee period – so you are covered with a replacement, completely free of charge, should anything go wrong with our candidates.

Candidate FAQs

At Extra Workforce, the whole recruitment process is done remotely and there is no need for candidates to visit the office or hand documents and IDs. Current jobs are published on the website. After you apply for for a job a website, we invite you to complete your job application if we think you the are right fit for the vacancy. Once invited, you can complete your job application and get interviewed. afterwards.

Using a specialist, specific agency like Extra Workforce will mean you will have a consultant on your side, that understands what you want, matching you to the right opportunity and pushing to get you through the door. We will help you through the entire process to ensure you get the job you want.

Pay rates can vary depending on your sector, job type, contract length, and size of the recruiting business. We’ll always guarantee that you’ll be paid at least the National Minimum Wage.

Extra Workforce is a leading construction recruitment agency built on reputation and client focus. We leverage deep market connections to provide access to exclusive, unadvertised roles. We then manage your entire application and act as your advocate with the employer.

Holiday is accrued based on 12.07% of your basic pay. Contact the office to request a holiday.

Generally if we think that you are suitable for the role then we will invite to complete your job application within 3-5 working days. If we have not contacted you by then it could be that we felt you were unsuitable for the role. It's always a good idea to call us to double check.

You and most employees in the UK pay tax to contribute towards public services like the NHS, schools, roads, and emergency services. If you earn over the personal allowance set by the government, tax is automatically deducted from your wages through PAYE

Never! We only present your details to a client after we have spoken to you about the vacancy, the company and received your permission to do so.

We don’t provide transport as standard, so make sure to plan how you’ll get to and from work. Most of our roles are easy to get to by public transport, within walking distance.

If you have a complaint or concern, the first step is to contact your consultant. In case they need to escalate the issue to the right person or department to make sure it’s properly reviewed.

The types of jobs we offer can vary depending on demand, the season and your proximity to your workplace. We recruit for a mix of full-time and part-time roles, as well as temporary, fixed-term, and permanent positions.

We specialise in finding opportunities for construction professionals, such as labourers and traffic marshalls.

Using a recruitment agency offers significant advantages for job seekers. Their industry connections and resources can efficiently match your skills with suitable opportunities. Furthermore, they provide invaluable support by negotiating salaries and benefits on your behalf and guiding you through the entire search process. This partnership ultimately saves considerable time and effort.

Areas we cover in the West Midlands:

Wolverhampton

Willenhall

West Bromwich

Wednesbury

Walsall

Tipton

Sutton Coldfield

Stoke

Solihull

Soho

Smethwick

Shirley

Sandwell

Rowley Regis

Oldbury

Northfield

Harborne

Handsworth

Hall Green

Great Barr

Erdington

Edgbaston

Dudley

Coventry

Bournville

Birmingham

Bilston

Aston

Aldridge

Quinton