Contractor Hub
Our contractor hub provides a quick reference point to help you undertake your assignments with NRL - including Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Umbrella and Limited Company guidance.
Welcome to our contractor community
You’re probably visiting this page because you’ve secured an assignment with us working as a contractor – or you’re considering temporary work with us. Welcome, it’s great to have you onboard. Whether you prefer to work PAYE, Umbrella or Limited Company, we’re here to help you get set-up and ready to work.
Take a look through our contractor hub which contains the key information you need to know, and if you have any more questions then please feel free to reach out to our branch recruitment teams.
Working with NRL
There are several different trading models available when you're contracting with NRL, including Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Umbrella and Limited Company. Whichever option you choose you'll have the support of our team, who manage thousands of payroll calculations each week.
Not sure which trading model is best for you? Our blog below breaks them down.
Working with NRL through an Umbrella
Working with NRL through a Limited Company
Getting Insured
Understanding IR35
Wellbeing at Work
A beacon of help, when you need it most
Supporting you within your role is important to us, and that includes your personal welfare. That’s why NRL are company supporters of the Lighthouse construction industry charity that provides free emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support.
Working within the construction and engineering sector, we encourage you to explore the services the Lighthouse team can provide – which is available to you and your family.
Services can be accessed confidentially through their 24/7 telephone helpline, text messaging service and mobile app. As well as a network of 160 locations across the UK and Ireland, for a face-to-face chat with a trained volunteer.
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