How Grafter works

Workers create a simple profile

Add basic details and work preferences, then easily apply for jobs with ‘one-click’

Employers search by postcode

Request availability, then ‘chat’ and book the job with grafters. Completely Free!

Manage work online

Optionally, for a small fee, Grafter can help with the job admin and paperwork

Connecting flexible workers with short-term jobs

Grafter is a free and easy-to-use network, where employers and workers can meet and engage to complete short-term, flexible, temporary, holiday and seasonal jobs.

With thousands of registered workers on Grafter and our integrated network of job sites, employers quickly find the local temporary workers they need. Complete a postcode search, post job details, browse available workers and discuss the job using ‘chat’ to hire the right person – completely Free!

If you are looking for flexible work, it just takes a few minutes to sign-up. Add your skills, qualifications, experience and references. Then quickly apply for work with one click. Grafter will also send you alerts, when work comes up in your area.

For employers:

Browse and find workers easily online
Read reviews and pick the best workers
Grafter can help manage the engagement
Grafter’s support team on hand to help

Find people with Grafter

Enter a postcode to see how many workers are in your area. Then post a job and browse profiles to find the right person for your job. Engage and hire people directly yourself for free, or use Grafter to help manage the process.

Find work with Grafter

It takes a few minutes to set-up a brief profile then Grafter will email alerts for local jobs. You can respond to work opportunities with just a click of a button. Grafter can help manage the process and make sure you get paid fairly.

Become a Grafter

FAQs

How do I find staff with Grafter?

Set-up a job in 5 minutes. The app shows workers meeting your criteria. You can review their profiles, message them to discuss the job and hire the best person.

How do I find work with Grafter?

Finding work with Grafter is easy – set-up a short profile with your work criteria (takes 10 minutes) and Grafter will send you jobs in your area that fit your requirements.

Can I hire permanent staff with Grafter?

Yes, using Grafter is a great way to test a worker before you commit to a long-term role. Use Grafter to hire and pay them for a few weeks. If they are good, then bring them on to your books.

What does it cost?

Grafter is completely free for workers and for employers to find and hire people. If the employer wants to manage the legal and payment elements on the platform, including the support of our team, we charge a small fee of 7.5%

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Reviews

T.G. Torquay
A really great way of connecting people who have those projects which need grafters in a hurry. I was fortunate to have found someone who was more than able to help deal with a difficult job. Richard and Tom are there on hand to answer those questions which inevitably arise when taking someone on. So […]
C.W. Gloucester
“I used 2 different grafters at different locations on a round trip to Scotland. Saved me money as I didn’t have to pay for hotels for a second person. Worked well for me.”
D.M. Manchester
“Excellent way to find staff. All works effortlessly – will be back!”
R. G. Dorking
“Grafter is now my go to site for simple, cost effective short term recruitment. The quality of the workforce has been second to none and such a simple system to operate…great site”
K. M. Bristol
“Wow, fantastic, we have been waiting for this!! We constantly require workforce at short notice.”
C.S. Birmingham
“The application is easy to navigate and very convenient in general. It gives you notifications whenever a new job pops up, or when an employer contacts you.”
A.W. Manchester
“Looking for a new temp job is not always easy and Grafter makes it a bit easier, the app is very convenient to use”
M.R. London
“Great app. We always need people with references… this is Perfect!”