Version 3.2 | June 2023
<aside> <img src="/icons/home_gray.svg" alt="/icons/home_gray.svg" width="40px" /> For all generic Acorn by Synergie information, please refer to your Agency Worker Handbook.
It contains further information about working for Acorn by Synergie.
<aside> <img src="/icons/chat-user_gray.svg" alt="/icons/chat-user_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Your Acorn Account Manager is Hannah Dyer.
T 01626 335 575 (Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:30)
M 07760 158 596 (24/7 emergency out of office)
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Contacting Acorn outside of office hours:
The Acorn Mobile Phone is operational 24 hours a day 7 days a week however, it is purely for emergency use outside of office hours for reporting sickness, absence for other reasons or lateness.
Payroll and holiday queries cannot be answered, as we do not have access to internal systems from 17:30-08:30, or over weekends.
Please do not call the mobile for any non-emergency reasons outside of the office hours listed above.
In addition to this Handbook, you will also receive a Key Information Document (KID), an Assignment Details Form and a Written Statement; all of which will contain specific details about your assignment and your engagement with Acorn.
Harrier address: Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4UH
Acorn branch address: 110 Queen Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2EU
<aside> <img src="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" alt="/icons/arrow-right-basic_gray.svg" width="40px" /> This handbook is designed to introduce you to Acorn by Synergie Recruitment and Harrier LLC, and to help advise you on the important details you will need to be aware of as an agency worker whilst on assignment at Harrier.
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The Acorn Group employs circa 170 staff across 37 branches. The company places approx. 2,500 workers into temporary assignments for up to 850 companies each day and makes nearly 1,700 permanent placements every year.
As the South West’s leading recruitment specialists, we strive to attract and retain the best candidates locally and understand the importance of our temporary workforce. Whilst on assignment at Harrier your Acorn Account Management Team are always on hand to provide guidance and support to you, whether that be over the phone, face-to-face at our Newton Abbot Branch, or on-site at Harrier.
Our Newton Abbot Branch is just around the corner from Harrier, so it’s convenient to come in and speak to one of the team face-to-face. The Acorn Account Management Team are also onsite at Harrier regularly, giving you the opportunity to speak to someone there and then if necessary. You can also call the Branch on our dedicated mobile number to speak to one of the Account Management Team if you are unable to speak to someone face-to-face for any reason.
Harrier LLC is the UK’s No.1 provider of digital prints and photo gifts, supplying their products and services.
A local business established for over 30 years with a national presence, Harrier have a range of over 500 different product lines including not only traditional Photo Prints, but innovative gifts such as personalised Mobile Phone Covers, Photo Mugs and Coasters, Canvas Prints, Acrylic Photo Panels, Photo Books, Cards, Calendars and also Commercial printing for businesses both large and small.
Employing over 200 permanent staff, with parking facilities, and a canteen on-site, working at Harrier is a great opportunity locally, and one that has the potential to develop into a permanent role in the future.
Harrier is centrally located and easily accessible from Newton Abbot Train Station, and is just a ten-minute walk from there or the local bus stops. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to get to work before your shift starts each day.
For more information in regard to public transport options and timetables, please use the contact information below. If using public transport, please ensure that you have sufficient money available for this during the first week of your assignment.
There are parking facilities available on-site at Harrier. All vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk. Acorn and Harrier LLC accept no responsibility for loss or damage to either the vehicle or their contents.