Temporary Staffing Solutions

Short-term staff for peak periods, events, shutdowns and cover — recruited and screened so your operation keeps moving.

Short-Term Cover

Extra Hands When You Need Them

Temporary staffing helps you meet demand without adding permanent headcount.

Temporary Staffing Solutions

Seasonal peaks, events, plant shutdowns, staff leave and short-term contracts all create gaps that permanent hiring cannot fill quickly or economically. Temporary staffing lets you bring in screened workers for a defined period and scale back when the work is done.

Cross Border Manpower recruits temporary staff for hospitality, events, facilities management, logistics, retail and project environments in the UAE. We confirm the scope, duration and skill requirement up front, then source and screen candidates to match. Talk to us about the right engagement model for your requirement.

Who This Is For

Employers We Support With Temporary Staffing

Hotels & event organisers

Retail operators

Logistics & warehousing firms

FM & cleaning companies

Manufacturing plants

Project contractors

Corporate offices

How It Works

Our Temporary Staffing Process

01

Scope the Requirement

We confirm roles, headcount, skill level, salary range, location and required start date with your team.

02

Source & Screen

We search our UAE and Kenya candidate networks and screen for skills, experience and documentation.

03

Shortlist & Select

You receive a shortlist of screened candidates and interview the people you want to hire.

04

Mobilise & Onboard

We coordinate offers, documentation, visa steps and travel so selected candidates arrive ready to start.

Roles & Coverage

Common Temporary Roles

Roles employers frequently request on a temporary basis.

Why Cross Border

Why Employers Choose Cross Border

Reach

UAE Base, Kenya Sourcing

Headquartered in Dubai with dedicated sourcing operations in Kenya and wider East Africa.

Quality

Screened Shortlists

Candidates are screened for skills, experience and documentation before you see them.

Flexibility

Two Engagement Models

Choose Direct Recruitment or Full Recruitment depending on how much of the process you want us to run.

Engagement Models

Two Ways to Hire With Cross Border

Direct Recruitment

One-Time Placement Fee

We source, screen and present candidates; you employ them directly and pay a one-time placement fee once the hire is made.

Full Recruitment

Mobilisation Costs + 3 Months’ Advance + 10% Fee

We manage the full cycle including mobilisation, on the basis of mobilisation costs plus three months’ advance and a 10% fee.

Request Talent

Tell Us About Your Temporary Staffing Requirement

Share the roles, number of personnel, work location and preferred start date. Our team will review your requirement and come back to you with the right delivery route.

Request Workforce – Employer Inquiry

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Temporary Staffing

When should I use temporary staffing?

Temporary staffing suits seasonal peaks, events, shutdowns, leave cover and short projects where you need extra people for a defined period.

Which roles can be filled temporarily?

Common temporary roles include event and hospitality staff, cleaners, housekeeping, warehouse workers, security and general labour.

How do I start a temporary staffing request?

Complete the employer form with the roles, numbers, location, dates and duration, and our team will contact you.

How is the service priced?

Direct Recruitment is charged as a one-time placement fee. Full Recruitment is priced as mobilisation costs plus three months’ advance and a 10% fee. We confirm the details for your requirement before work starts.

Need Temporary Staffing?

Tell us the roles, numbers, location and timeline — we will shape the right delivery route.