Computer People

[Clippy]

What are they like to deal with?

 

[Cliphead]

tulipe

 

[The Lone Gunman]

They do not have a good reputation.
This is all rumour and hearsay as I have never wored with them myself.

 

[Evil Hangover]

Got a gig through them once. The agent came across like Del Boy on acid. Pain in the arse with invocing too, since their systems were apalling

This was a while back, but if you can avoid them, I would.

 

[suityou01]

Did a gig for them back in 08. Invoicing was a doddle as you filled in their online timesheeting system (Right rewards), and they send you the invoice you would have generated, and a remittance advice.

 

[minestrone]

I have to say I find them one of the best agents to deal with. Done about 4 gigs with them and they always phone me pretty soon after a role comes up in my area. Every gig I have went forward for with them I have got so I know when they call it's a genuine gig and they don't piss me about. Invoicing is fairly OK and never had any major problems.

If I was looking for work I would contact them first off. I like them which I know is not the norm round here.

However they did pester me for 2 references during my last gig which I know the client was not interested in and they still were at it even when the client had offered me 2 extensions.

 

[thunderlizard]

Had a chat with them once. Told them that any contract would be with the limited company I work for and not with me personally. They didn't really grok that idea.

 

[GreenerGrass]

What are they like to deal with?

As a rule avoid any agency with "Computer" in their name. Their reputation was absolutely terrible a few years back.

 

[SantaClaus]

Great, if you want a contract that stiches you up like a permie.
They would'nt budge an inch when I used them.

 

[NickFitz]

I was with them for a gig from 2005 - 2007. They kept out of my way, processed extensions promptly, and always paid on time. OTOH, I was working through a brolly, so I don't know what they're like on IR35 stuff.