News & Insights15 June 2026RDUK Press Office

    Recruitment Direct UK Ltd Launches AI Hire Now: 24/7 Staff Ordering Powered by AI Candidate Skill Search

    Recruitment Direct UK Ltd has launched AI Hire Now, a new 24/7 staffing order and enquiry process designed to help employers request temporary, contract and permanent staff faster.

    The new feature allows existing clients to place staff orders online at any time, while new clients can submit staffing requirements and receive a follow-up from the Recruitment Direct consultant team to confirm prices, terms and next steps.

    Every AI Hire Now order or enquiry triggers AI Candidate Skill Search 24/7, helping identify suitable applicants before a consultant reviews the requirement.

    Built for Employers Who Need Staff Quickly

    Recruitment needs do not always happen during office hours. Employers often need urgent cover for sickness, holiday, project deadlines, shift gaps or increased workload.

    AI Hire Now gives clients a faster way to tell Recruitment Direct what staff they need, where the role is based, when cover is required and what skills, tickets, licences or experience are needed.

    Existing clients can use AI Hire Now to order staff 24/7.

    New clients can also use the system to submit a staffing requirement, allowing the process to begin before a consultant contacts them to confirm pricing, terms and account setup.

    AI Candidate Skill Search Starts Immediately

    The main benefit of AI Hire Now is speed.

    When a staff order or enquiry is submitted, it triggers AI Candidate Skill Search 24/7. The requirement is matched against applicant data, helping identify suitable applicants based on skills, experience, location, availability, tickets and licences.

    This means that by the time a consultant reviews the request, suitable applicants are already being highlighted and prepared for review.

    Consultants remain in control of the final decision, including suitability checks, compliance, screening, submission and placement.

    Supporting Temporary, Contract and Permanent Recruitment

    AI Hire Now supports employers looking for temporary, contract or permanent staff.

    For temporary and contract recruitment, it helps speed up urgent staffing requests, shift cover, project-based work and ongoing workforce needs.

    For permanent recruitment, it gives employers a simple way to submit vacancy details and start the recruitment process quickly.

    The system is designed to support the consultant team by reducing delays, improving applicant matching and helping suitable applicants move through the process faster.

    New Clients Can Start the Process Online

    New clients do not need to wait until office hours to make contact.

    Through AI Hire Now, they can place a staff order or submit a staffing enquiry online. Once received, a Recruitment Direct consultant will contact the client to confirm the requirement, prices, terms and account setup before recruitment activity or placement is confirmed.

    This gives new clients a quicker way to start the process while keeping the correct commercial and compliance checks in place.

    Existing Clients Can Order Staff 24/7

    Existing clients can use AI Hire Now to order staff online at any time.

    Once the order is submitted, AI Candidate Skill Search is triggered immediately, helping the consultant team review potential applicant matches faster.

    This gives existing clients a more responsive way to request staff, especially when cover is needed urgently or outside normal office hours.

    Consultant-Led Recruitment, Supported by AI

    Recruitment Direct UK Ltd uses AI to improve speed, organisation and applicant matching, but the recruitment process remains consultant-led.

    AI supports the process by helping identify suitable applicants faster, organise information and speed up the early stages of recruitment.

    The final review, client communication, compliance checks and submission process remain with the Recruitment Direct consultant team.

    A Faster Way to Request Staff

    AI Hire Now has been developed to make the staffing process faster and easier for employers.

    Whether a client needs urgent temporary cover, contract workers or permanent recruitment support, AI Hire Now provides a simple way to submit staffing requirements 24/7.

    Every order or enquiry triggers AI Candidate Skill Search, helping Recruitment Direct identify suitable applicants earlier and support clients faster.

    Need staff? Use AI Hire Now to submit your staffing requirement 24/7.

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