Total 35 construction property job vacancies in bristol bs35 4bh

Your new firm
Our Top 100 client are seeking an experienced Defendant Insurance Litigation lawyer to join their Property Risks team in their rapidly growing Bristol office.

Your new role
With a robust and ambitious growth plan, this firm is looking for an experienced Property Risks lawyer to join their growing Insurance Practice specialising in defendant subrogated property recovery work. You will be handling a varied caseload arising out of property damage, including fire, water, subsidence, construction and impact damage. You will enjoy supervising juniors within the team whilst playing a key role in building and maintaining key client relationships.

What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally be an experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer having worked for a reputable insurance litigation firm, ideally with experience of handling property recovery claims, though wider insurance litigation or commercial litigation experience would be considered.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work as part of this leading insurance practice working for some of the UK's leading insurance providers during an exciting period of growth and investment.

Flexible working and part-time options are available.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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Your new firm

Our client, a collaborative and nurturing international firm, is looking for a Property & Casualty Claims Handler to join their vibrant and growing Insurance Group in Bristol. The firm has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of household and commercial property Insurers in the market, as well as some large insureds and cover holders. The team handles a wide variety of claims arising out of property damage, including (amongst other things) fire, water, subsidence, construction and impact damage.

This role is based in our client's Bristol office, however you will be able to work remotely from home for part of the week if desired, as the firm operates a hybrid working policy.

Your new role
The role largely involves running a case load of subrogated recovery matters on behalf of a range of insurers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to run a property recovery claim from first instruction, through the pre-action stage and into proceedings when necessary. A familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules is therefore necessary.

The work will be varied, interesting and challenging and where you show you can run the cases successfully, you will be given autonomy to stamp your own mark on the files; there will be the opportunity to work on matters varying in value from £10,000 all the way up to millions of pounds. You will also get involved with business development and client initiatives, where appropriate.

In addition, you can expect to:

Manage a large caseload of Property Insurance claims.
Deliver a high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements.
Capture and collate required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients.
Contribute to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have prior Claims Handling and/or litigation experience, including running a case load. Experience of Insurance is preferable but not essential. Our client is happy to consider candidates either with a Law degree, those working towards ACII, CILEx or equivalent legal qualification, or alternatively you might have significant experience in claims, with technical knowledge and experience. Candidates should have litigation experience and a familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules.

An understanding of how to provide excellent customer service is essential, and you will be hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated, with competent skills in Microsoft Office. Previous experience of using a case management system is desirable.

What you'll get in return

Joining a leading international law practice, alongside a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of the firm's benefits. Our client boasts an extensive variety of benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, dental and medical insurance, income protection, gym memberships amongst more. Their modern offices are in central Bristol.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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Your new firm
Our Top 100 client are top of their game in the Insurance Litigation sector. You will be joining the rapidly growing Bristol office of this fantastic firm with an international presence. The highly regarded Construction Professional Indemnity team plays a key role in the office's overall insurance offering.

Your new role
You will be given responsibility and autonomy early on in this exciting role to manage complex high value claims acting for many of the major global insurers and insureds. You will defend claims against a raft of professional advisors including engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, design/ build contractors and surveyors, while working for a team top ranked by the directories.

With existing relationships with major insurers well established, you will handle and be reporting to insurers on often difficult and complex areas of law.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified Litigator who has trained and worked for a leading Commercial Litigation or Insurance Litigation firm.

An excellent underlying litigation skillset is key and experience of handling Construction Insurance or wider Professional Indemnity claims would be a distinct advantage, though applications from litigators keen to move into this sector would also be considered.
You will be solution focused with the ability to play a key role in a large cross-office team.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting time to become part of a rapidly growing and highly regarded Construction Insurance Team. On offer is access to City quality work with excellent career progression opportunities in a true meritocracy, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers who are already based in the Southwest, or be looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Sheldon Carlisle for a confidential discussion on your career.


We would expect candidates to have gained the requisite PQE to apply for this role, but this does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less PQE.

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Your new firm
This leading Top 100 client has an established construction practice with a national reputation and is now keen to recruit a non-contentious construction solicitor to join their growing team in either Bristol or Exeter.

Your new role
This fantastic role will offer you exposure to a broad non-contentious construction caseload acting for both public and private sector clients right from the outset. You will be working on construction and infrastructure related work in a range of sectors, including residential, commercial development, renewable energy and more. With an enviable client base, you will enjoy high quality work, working alongside directory-rated partners, all with the benefit of living in the Southwest.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have trained and worked for a leading regional or national firm and be ready for the opportunity to build your career on a fantastic foundation. You will need to have gained experience in assisting with large and complex transactions. With excellent technical and communication skills along with a strong client-facing attitude, this role offers the chance to join a leading construction powerhouse.

What you'll get in return
Working with an established and collegiate team, you will enjoy excellent ongoing training in specialist areas allowing you to further grow and the opportunity to develop your Construction career on an excellent footing.

With flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyer, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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Your new company
You will join an award-winning housing association based in the Bristol region in an exciting and influential role, as Head of Property & Compliance. Your new employer were established in 2021, starting a new phase in a proud history of social housing in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Your new company are responsible for greater investment in existing and new homes in the city, currently managing and maintaining 3,300 homes.

Your new role
The overall purpose of your role involves the provision of leadership and management of the strategic delivery of asset management, leading on ensuring that all maintenance activity is carried out and completed efficiently in a timely manner and to the required quality. As part of your role, you will work with the Homes Director to further develop and implement asset management strategies, ensuring that customers have great homes that are fit for the future.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver against agreed business objectives and strategic plans with strong and positive communications.
• Be an ambassador for the association, representing the association and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders.
• Responding to a challenging external environment, exploring new opportunities and evolving internal priorities.
• Promote high performance and cross-team working both within the association and for external partners.
• Oversee financial responsibilities.
• Determine and monitor standards for performance within the team.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this critical and exciting new role, you will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• Relevant and proven experience in a senior role within assets / maintenance, or a property field.
• Experience managing a multifunctional team.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of new strategic asset management principles and the ability to apply them.
• Experience in providing an effective stock condition and energy performance.
• Experience in procuring and managing property investment programmes driving value for money.
• Providing a clear informed, and objective advice on strategic issues.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be entitled to a fantastic wide range of benefits:

• 30 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays.
• Carry-over of annual leave.
• Ability to buy 5 additional days leave.
• The ability to take 1 days leave to undertake voluntary work or work which benefits the community.
• SMART working, encouraging work-life balance.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption, paternity, parental leave, time off for dependants, flexible working requests.
• Company sick pay.
• £700 per year health and well-being flexible benefit.
• Employee loan.
• Independent financial advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Fresh fruit available in the office.
• A salary of £68,250.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new firm
Our leading international client are top of their game in the Construction and Projects sectors, dominating the directory ratings and handling major instructions for national and international clients.

Having won a series of significant new instructions, they are now in strategic growth mode and looking to recruit a recently qualified Non-Contentious Construction Associate to join their Bristol team.

Your new role
Handling large scale international construction and engineering projects for a fantastic roster of clients, this team can boast of working on high-profile cross-border developments.

The team have expertise in a range of sectors including transport, renewables, real estate development and banking, supporting clients including construction consultants, contractors, sponsors, corporate occupiers, developers, investors and public-sector bodies.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an accomplished recently qualified Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer and be working for a respected City or national firm with a recognised construction practice.

With a board and varied construction background, you will be used to advising clients across a number of types of Construction Projects, though experience in PFI/ PPP Projects, Energy / Renewables and /or general Development work would be of particular interest.

You may already be based in the Southwest, or be London based and looking to move out of the City but retain the quality and profile of work you have enjoyed and continue your career with a market-leading practice.

You will be able to evidence a track record of handling major projects yourself and supporting internal teams to deliver significant cross-departmental schemes in a timely manner.

What you'll get in return
This is a standout opportunity to join an ambitious and growing practice that will provide you with an excellent platform to continue your Construction career from. With access to high profile clients and a high value caseload of complex construction matters, this is a fantastic role in the current market.

With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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Your new firm
Our leading national client is seeking a confident and experienced Property and Housing Litigation Associate to join their growing Exeter or Bristol office.


Your new role
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity in the market to join this highly regarded practice where you will play a key role in the growth of this highly regarded national team. Joining this collegiate national cross-office team, you will be working for many of the UK's leading registered social landlords and handling the full raft of housing management issues, including defending disrepair claims and statutory nuisance claims.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Property Litigation / Housing Litigation Lawyer that has gained experience working for a regional, national, or public sector practice. You will have experience of running your own caseload of housing management work while helping to manage client relationships.
Previous experience of team management would be ideal; however, this is not required. You will have the ability to cope with stressful and demanding situations and be accustomed to working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.


What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Housing Litigator to take the next step in their career and join this growing and ambitious team.

With very flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit a full or part-time lawyer, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If this job isn't right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new firm
This premier firm are top of their game in the Real Estate sector, dominating the directory rankings and handling major instructions for national and international clients, advising some of the biggest named landowners in the UK. With significant growth in their Clean Energy Real Estate practice, they are now looking to recruit a recently qualified Real Estate lawyer to join their Bristol office.


Your new role
You will be joining their award-winning clean energy team providing a full range of transactional and advisory real estate services to clients with an established foothold in the renewables sector. You will have the opportunity to support a national and international client base on the real estate elements of major energy infrastructure developments, with projects including onshore wind, offshore wind, biomass, wave, tidal, hydro, solar, energy storage, anaerobic digestion and energy from waste.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified lawyer who has trained and qualified with a respected City or national firm with a highly regarded real estate practice and be looking to develop your career with a national leader in the clean energy sector. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary clean energy practice spanning the firm's transactional offering with the opportunity to develop a name for yourself in this exciting and rapidly growing sector.
Whilst having experience in the energy sector would certainly be a distinct advantage, the firm are happy to consider Real Estate lawyers with a broader Real Estate skillset but who can evidence a clear passion for the renewables sector and a desire to develop a clean energy specialism to their practice.


What you'll get in return
This is a standout opportunity to join an ambitious and growing practice that will provide you with an excellent grounding and platform for your Clean Energy Property career.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new firm
This leading Top 100 client has an established construction practice with a national reputation and is now keen to recruit a non-contentious construction solicitor to join their growing team in either Bristol or Exeter.

Your new role
This fantastic role will offer you exposure to a broad non-contentious construction caseload acting for both public and private sector clients right from the outset. You will be working on construction and infrastructure related work in a range of sectors, including residential, commercial development, renewable energy and more. With an enviable client base, you will enjoy high quality work, working alongside directory-rated partners, all with the benefit of living in the Southwest.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have trained and worked for a leading regional or national firm and be ready for the opportunity to build your career on a fantastic foundation. You will need to have gained experience in assisting with large and complex transactions. With excellent technical and communication skills along with a strong client-facing attitude, this role offers the chance to join a leading construction powerhouse.

What you'll get in return
Working with an established and collegiate team, you will enjoy excellent ongoing training in specialist areas allowing you to further grow and the opportunity to develop your Construction career on an excellent footing.
With flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyer, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Commercial property estate agent.
Your new role
The organisation are looking for a Property Case Handler on a permanent basis. The office is based in Clifton, offering hybrid working past your probation period. The hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Salary is £30-32K. Main duties of the role include:

• Manage a caseload of properties alongside a third party
• Manage cases with a case management system from start to end
• Deal with queries from tenants
• Establish insurance arrangements
• Work efficiently with the case administrator

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in a legal administrative role or from a financial services background is desirable.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office packages
• Strong reporting skills
• Have resilience to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
Commercial property estate agent.
Your new role
The organisation are looking for a Property Case Handler on a permanent basis. The office is based in Clifton, offering hybrid working past your probation period. The hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Salary is £30-32K. Main duties of the role include:

• Manage a caseload of properties alongside a third party
• Manage cases with a case management system from start to end
• Deal with queries from tenants
• Establish insurance arrangements
• Work efficiently with the case administrator

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in a legal administrative role or from a financial services background is desirable.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office packages
• Strong reporting skills
• Have resilience to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written skills

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Property Compliance Officer
Are you passionate about safety and compliance? We're hiring a Safety Servicing Manager to lead our high-quality, customer-focused safety programmes. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders to ensure homes meet and exceed all standards.

Hybrid role but there is an expectation to attend the office 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively manage safety servicing programmes, meeting statutory obligations.

Facilitate access for safety inspections, enforcing policies as needed.

Monitor contractors' operational performance.

Oversee gas, asbestos, and water safety programmes.

Support Property Inspectors in delivering Property MOT inspections.

Work with Housing and Customer Service teams on recharges.

About You:

Values-driven and relationship-oriented.
Committed to excellence and compliance.
Ready to make a positive impact!

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Your new firm
Our client is a highly respected Top 50 international law firm that boasts an established and growing Bristol-based Construction team with ambitious plans for the months ahead. With an outstanding reputation, our client currently has a job opening for a talented Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their tight-knit and collegiate team.


Your new role
This exciting role will bring the opportunity to handle a broad and varied caseload of contentious construction work for a portfolio of leading domestic and international clients with a focus on working with leading contractors.
You will be given client and matter responsibility from the outset, advising on the full remit of contentious advice, whilst supporting more senior lawyers in the team on larger scale contentious construction cases.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified Contentious Construction lawyer used to picking up your own caseload and developing strong client relationships, who is keen to establish yourself as an expert in your field.

You will be used to working for demanding clients looking for timely, commercial advice.
While the caseload will be exclusively contentious, experience in a mixed contentious and non-contentious construction role would equally be of interest.
You will have an excellent work ethic, clear attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return
This is a great Contentious Construction job in the current market with a leading international firm that will suit an ambitious Contentious Construction lawyer looking to build their legal career with an industry leader.

As well as excellent ongoing training and investment, you will be exposed to working on high-value construction claims for an enviable client base. With an excellent salary and benefits package on offer, this is a standout opportunity in the market.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.


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Exciting Opportunity: Senior Property Compliance Officer

Are you passionate about property compliance and safety? We're thrilled to announce a new opening for a
Senior Property Compliance Officer in Bristol!

The team play a crucial role in ensuring our homes meet and exceed all property health, safety, and compliance standards.

What You'll Receive:

Starting salary of £37,58037 hours per week in a hybrid/agile working environment30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 1 day volunteering leaveAbility to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave£700 flexi-benefit for breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities, and more6.16% pension contribution + life assuranceCompany sick pay (up to 14 weeks full pay + 14 weeks half pay)Interest-free loan of up to £1000Development opportunities through Brighter Places UniversityPaid professional membershipAdditional benefits like free immunisations, eye tests, discounted bus fares, and an employee assistance program

Your Responsibilities:

Log, action, and record property compliance data to meet statutory and regulatory health and safety requirements.Collaborate with contractors to maintain excellent customer service standards and monitor their duties.Oversee compliance performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.Work closely with Housing Services and Development teams to ensure standards are met (e.g., legionella, cleaning, asbestos).

Who We're Looking For:

Values-driven individuals passionate about exceptional customer service.Experience at a senior level, leading and managing teams.Knowledge of relevant compliance and health and safety legislation.Strong analytical abilities in data analysis.Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated.Valid driving license.

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Your new company

Our client, a collaborative and nurturing international firm, is looking for a Paralegal/Claims Handler to join their Property and Casualty team in Bristol, who act on numerous claims for clients throughout the UK. This role is based in our client's Bristol office (minimum of 2 days per week in the office). However, you will be able to work remotely from home for part of the week if desired as the firm operates a hybrid working policy. You will receive full training and consistent support.

Your new role

You will be working as part of an already established but growing claims handling team that handles Property and Casualty claims on an outsourced basis. The team handles claims on behalf of leading insurers, acting under delegated authority levels for pre-litigated matters from first notification of loss to resolution. You will be running a caseload which requires you to review and investigate cover, assist insured insureds, respond to claims and report to Insurers where necessary.Working with the Head of Claims and other team members, you'll be responsible for a technical and efficient delivery of service, as well as collectively, building and shaping the team for the future.Day to day duties will include:

• Reviewing insurance policy terms, identifying, investigating, and reporting potential issues to insurers.
• Assisting Insureds to respond appropriately to complaints and claims, investigating externally where appropriate and considering at an early stage the merits and value of claims.
• Negotiating settlement of claims within the delegated authority. Working efficiently, commercially, and equitably in line with delegated authority.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have prior Claims Handling and/or litigation experience; experience of Insurance is preferable but not essential. Ideally you will have a Law degree, or will be working towards ACII, CILEx or equivalent legal qualification, alternatively you might have significant experience in claims, with technical knowledge and expertise.An understanding of how to provide excellent customer service is essential and you will be hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated, with competent skills in Microsoft Office. Previous experience of using a case management system is desirable.

What you'll get in return

Joining a leading international law practice, alongside a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of the firm's benefits. Our client boasts an extensive variety of benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, dental and medical insurance, income protection, gym memberships amongst more. Their brand-new offices are in central Bristol.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please contact Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal on 0117 374 6300 for further information.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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