Working In The United Kingdom

There are many casual job opportunities in the UK particularly in pubs, restaurants, bars, clubs hostels and hotels in tourist areas like London, The Lake District, Scotland and The Channel Isles.

Farm work is offered all year round although most harvest work takes place between June and September when strawberries, apples and hops are picked.

Factory and production jobs are offered throughout the UK processing a variety of foods and products. This kind of work can be well paid as there are often many hours available.

Call Centres vacancies can be found in towns and cities and many temporary jobs are offered various times times of the year.

Au Pairs usually need some childcare experience but won't always need to be able to speak fluent English. Au pairs live with host families, looking after the children and perform basic domestic duties such as cleaning. Wages are often low but food and accommodation is usually included.

For More Information See Our UK Job Sites, Newspapers And Guides Page

There are specially trained EURES advisers in all EU/EEA countries, whose job it is to support those seeking employment in another EU/EEA country. For more information and contact details see EURES Web Site

Jobcentre Plus is the public employment service in Great Britain responsible for a network of over 1,000 offices throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The organisation has a jobs database which can be accessed from the website.

• Workers aged 22 and over - £5.52 per hour
• Workers aged 18-21 -         £4.60 per hour
• Workers aged 16-17 -         £3.40 per hour
• Accommodation offset -      £4.30 per day (£30.10 per week)

• Workers aged 22 and over - £5.73 per hour
• Workers aged 18-21 -         £4.77 per hour
• Workers aged 16-17 -         £3.53 per hour
• Accommodation offset -      £4.46 per day (£31.22 per week)

• see guide to the National Minimum Wage for workers or for employers or
• check www.direct.gov.uk/nmw or www.businesslink.gov.uk/employingpeople

The Department Of Trade And Industry has information on all kinds of employment-related issues

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Contact the Embassy Or High Commission of Great Britain for up-to-date information about living, working and travelling there.