How it works

Workers complete a profile
Workers complete a simple online profile to quickly and easily apply for jobs
Employers post job details
and engage available worker to discuss and book the job. Completely Free!
Manage job with Grafter
For a small fee Grafter can help manage the job, taking care of the contract and payment hassle

Find the workers you need for free with Grafter.

Grafter is a free and easy to use online worker network, where employers and workers can connect and arrange to get jobs done.

If you are looking for work use our easy-to-use ‘profile builder’ with all your skills, qualifications, experience and references. You can quickly and easily apply for jobs posted on Grafter, or you can send it to employers outside of Grafter, as a CV, to apply for other jobs.

With over 15,000 registered workers, employers can quickly find the local workers they need on Grafter. Post a job, browse worker profiles and discuss the job using the online ‘chat’ to hire them for job – completely Free!

Optionally, employers can use Grafter to help manage the job, with easy-to-use online contracts and payments, protecting both employer and worker. This also allows the employer to post a review of the worker to help them improve their profile, or feeding back if they do a poor job. Using Grafter to manage jobs also means our team will be on hand to help with any issues.

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

For grafters:

  • Develop an online profile (CV)
  • Easily apply for work near you
  • Manage your work opportunities
  • Make sure you get paid fairly

Find Workers

It just takes five simple steps to set-up a new job. Then simply browse available workers near you. Find and engage people for free or use Grafter to help manage the process.

Become a Grafter

It takes ten minutes to set-up an online profile. Grafter will send you suitable job alerts and you can apply for work opportunities with just a click of a button. Grafter helps you to manage the process and make sure you get paid fairly.

Become a Grafter

FAQs

How do I find workers 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. We only charge employers a small fee (7.5% of grafter fee) for help with the admin (reminders, contract, payments, invoices etc) includes support with any problems from our team.

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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!”