Which day of the week do I get paid and is the pay weekly or monthly?

 Pay is weekly on a Friday or Tuesday depending on which work scheme the candidate is working under.

What different work schemes can I be employed under?

PAYE

Limited

CIS

How does the limited company work?

The limited company take a 5% fee and pay the candidate 95% gross. The candidate is then liable to pay their own tax and insurance at the end of the tax year.

Why should I get a CIS card?

This gives peace off mind to the candidate as the tax is deducted by Chanton, paid in every month and the candidate do not need to pay this in by the end of the year

How much do I get paid?

Wages range depending on position offered.

How long is the temporary contract for?

Contracts vary from one day up to one year depending on what the client requests.

When do I need to hand my timesheet in?

We ask all candidates to make sure there timesheets are signed by the manager of their last working day of the week and sent in to the Chanton office in by Tuesday 5.30pm ready to be processed the following day Wednesday.

Will the work be regular?

We try our best to place reliable candidates in continuous jobs. This could be in a long term placement or working on different projects.  

Can I get my wages paid into someone else’s account?

The candidates can get their wages paid in to someone else’s account. The candidate must send us a fax, e-mail or letter authorising us to pay the money into a third parties account.

Do I get a pay Slip?

If the candidate is paid through CIS and PAYE they will receive a pay slip from us every week. If the candidate is going through a limited company they will be sent a statement slip of how much will be paid into there account each week by the limited company.

Do I need a CSCS card?

Most sites now require a CSCS card for Health and Safety reasons although not all. Normally if the site is run by a big contractor i.e. Fitzpatrick they will ask for the card.

How can I get a CSCS card?

CSCS cards can be organised by Chanton. Contact us and this can be easily organised.

Is there any weekend work?

Most jobs are from Monday to Friday but occasionally we have weekend work as well.