How CrewPool works
What happens after you join, and after a company posts a job.
Get on the list Hiring crew? See the company sideFor crew
Free to join. Offers come by email.
Put your name down
Say where you are, how far you will go and what you can do. Two minutes.
Get job offers
Each one lists the work, dates, area and pay. Tap yes if you want it.
Get rung and agree your rate
Companies ring you direct. CrewPool takes nothing from your pay.
Turn up and keep answering
Any reply to a job email, even a no, confirms your dates. Crew with recently confirmed dates show first.
For companies
Post a job, or browse the list yourself.
Post the job
Role, dates, area and pay. Two minutes, no account.
Crew who fit say yes
We email crew who match your dates, skills and area. Replies land on your job page.
Ring who you want
Unlock a contact, agree the rate and pay them direct. Unlocking is free at present.
What one day costs
| Typical agency | CrewPool | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sets the rate | The agency rate card | You and the crew member |
| Who pays the worker | The agency | You, direct |
| You pay for the day | £220 at £22 an hour | £150 at £15 an hour |
| Worker gets | Less than you pay | What you agree with them |
| Introduction fee | Inside the rate card | £0 at present |
Questions
Do I need experience?
No. Say what you have done and what you would happily learn. Plenty of event work needs reliable hands.
Do I need to register as self-employed?
Usually, because companies pay you direct. Registering with HMRC on gov.uk is free. Some companies use short-term payroll instead, so ask.
Is CrewPool an agency?
No. Companies hire and pay crew directly. CrewPool never touches anyone's pay.
How fast do companies hear back?
Crew are emailed the moment the job is confirmed. Most replies land the same day. Invites expire after 24 hours.
Who covers insurance?
The company hiring, as with any casual labour engaged directly. CrewPool is not the employer. Specialist trades often carry their own cover.
What if someone doesn't show?
The company marks it on its job page. It is a record of what hirers tell us, not a judgement from CrewPool. Repeated reported no-shows mean someone stops being put forward.
Are tickets and certificates checked?
No. Crew declare them. The company must see the actual card or ticket before anyone operates plant or works at height.