A selection of Temporary vacancies available;
(as temporary assignments are continuously being taken and filled this list will never include all assignments available, please contact our office for current vacancies)


WP Recruitment Ltd has recently become part of a consortium responsible for providing temporary staff to Her Majesties Prison Service. We are constantly looking to register experienced administration and clerical staff of all levels to undertake temporary assignments at the three Island sites.

You will be required to register your details with our agnecy in the usual way but also undertake a vetting proceedure in order to obtain relevant security clearance. Very Good rates of pay available.

If you are interested in undertaking assignments on our behalf with the Prison Service please contact our office on 01983 822615 to make an appointment to register. Please then state your ineterst at registration and we will provide you with the relevant forms.

Vacancy: Laminator

Location: Newport
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 6.30pm - 6.30am
Duration: ongoing, possibly permanent for the right candidate
Duties: lay up of carbon fibre panels within high standard environment, adherence to standards, working within a team.
Experience: previous wet lay up experience is required.
Rate: £10.50 per hour worked


Vacancy: Cook

Location: Ventnor
Days:19th -20th June, 12th - 14th, 16th - 18th, 22nd - 23rd, 26th - 28th, 30th &31st July, 1st August.
Hours:8am2pm
Duration: see dates above
Duties: catering for 30 meals, basic menu, some specialist requirements, some menu planning, ordering and stock control.
Experience: previous catering experience and valid hygiene certificate.
Rate: £7.50 per hour worked



Vacancy: Cleaner

Location: Newport
Hours: 6pm - 8pm
Days: Monday - Friday
Duration: possible temp to perm position for the right candidate
Duties: Cleaning offices and communal areas, toilets, emptying bins, hoovering, polishing.
Experience: previous commercial cleaning experience, all equipment provided.
Rate: £6.68 per hour worked.



Vacancy: Accounts Assistant

Location: Cowes
Hours: 3-4 hours per day
Days: Monday - Friday
Duration: 21st July - 5th September
Duties: collating and banking monies, data entry onto Sage, basic bookkeeping.
Experience: previous cashier/ accounts experience required. Must have good attention to detail.
Rate: £7.00 per hour


Vacancy: Production Support Operatives

Location: Newport
Hours: 6.30pm - 6.30am night shift
Days: dependant upon shift pattern;Tuesday - Thursday plus 1 Monday in 4/ 4 days on 4 days off.
Duration: ongoing - possible permanent positions for the right candidates
Duties: assisting skilled workers in operation and maintenence of machinery, assisting with materials and packaging finished products.
Experience: previous factory experience is preferred, must have good attention to detail and quality of work.
Rate: dependant upon shift pattern; £6.65/ 6.98 per hour worked



Vacancy: Preparation Operatives

Location: Newport
Hours: Dayshift = rotating fortnightly shifts 6am - 2pm/2pm - 10pm. Nightshift= 6.30pm - 6.30am
Days: dependant upon shift pattern
Duration: ongoing
Duties: finishing carbon fibre panel some spraying primer paint, working to high specifications.
Experience: previous experience required in an automotive or marine environment, including experience with carbon fibre. Good attention to detail required.
Rate: £9.50 per hour worked



Vacancy: Legal Secretary

Location: All major Island towns
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm
We are always looking for experienced Legal Secretaries for temporary assignments in conveyancing, probate, litigation, criminal and matrimonial law, across the Island.
Rate: from £6.20 per hour worked





For more information please contact our office via email or telephone 01983 822615.
In order to be considered for any suitable vacancies you will need to register your details with our Agency. This is conducted by appointment at our offices in Newport. Upon registration we will ask you to provide an up to date CV, this can be sent via our website, via email or brought with you to the interview, contact details for two referees (one of which must be a previous employer), your national insurance number and photograph ID (your passport or drivers licence is preferred - if you are not a British citizen you will be asked to provide your passport. If you are wanting to be considered for driving positions you will be asked to provide any driving licences you have)