Meridian Business Support Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ignored my emails, never updated me for the jobs I applied for, much better recruiters out there who actually do their job

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible agency. Treat workers like cattle but offer zero respect. Have no idea how to run a business, nobody on-site is accountable for anything or to anyone (Banbury). Make decisions willy-nilly. Us... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Contacted by a representative and via email, agreed on a suitable time/date for us both to discuss an application. Never heard a thing...even chased up with another email to query as to why I was igno... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole recruitment experience with Meridian bs was fantastic Sam (Hughes) was amazing very supportive throughout the whole process . She was approachable and helpful. Very knowledgable and professi... See more

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  1. Recruitment Service

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Meridian Business Support is an award-winning national recruitment specialist, supplying temporary, contract and permanent staffing solutions to clients across multiple sectors. Founded in 1989, it has 32 branch operations nationally, which includes 10 onsite locations. We specialise in: - Built Environment - Construction, M&E, Transport and Infrastructure - Office and Professional - Industrial - Health


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good support from Lucrecia Borejko

Nice company, nice works with this agency. Good support and Friendly Team. Good pay rise and as well Good over time payment.
Good support Lucrécia Borejko, available every time to help,Kind and nicely Person,very professional.
Recommend work in this Agency Meridian.
Mario Guedes

31 January 2022
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

Thank you for your feedback Mario, we'll make sure this goes back to Lucrecia and her manager :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely unprofessional company in…

Absolutely unprofessional company in every way. Meridian no support is categorically the worse company I have ever dealt with. They had a meeting with me and called me Thomas, not my name. They lied to me and customers and there ethnics are disgusting. Do not even think about dealing with these atrocious people in anyway.

22 December 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally Unprofessional Recruitment Company

Had a call from a representative who advised that she had seen my CV online and had the perfect role for me, she continued to spend an hour telling me all about her personal life, her family problems, slated other potential candidates that she has to 'waste her time with' etc - information that should not be divulged a perfect stranger on a call, she gave me a few snippets of information on the potential role and answered a couple of questions when I could get a word in. She advised me that she would email me over the information and jo description that afternoon - I received nothing. I chased her the next morning for the information and she advised that she had been dealing with candidates who are time wasters.
She said that she would send it over straight away, I got nothing. I chased her again and she did not respond.
Absolutely unprofessional, firstly she contacted me and then did not follow up - she talked about time wasters but that is exactly what she did. I am not sure that the company she was recruiting for would appreciate the way she works. And I am not sure that Meridian BS should be employing someone so unprofessional

18 October 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've received a date for my interview…

I've received a date for my interview but the person emailed me that she can not reach me on my mobile. I have immediately sent my landline nr and have been waiting for another hour with no reply.
After a week I have emailed Meridian with the question what has happened with my application. Some other person got in touch with me and started interview over the phone. After 2 phone calls we arranged a clinical part so I took day off from my work to be able to attend interview. And again the same-no one called me. I have left message and dropped an email to my interviewer, who never replied.
Very disappointing and poor quality of service

19 September 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Contacted by a representative and via…

Contacted by a representative and via email, agreed on a suitable time/date for us both to discuss an application. Never heard a thing...even chased up with another email to query as to why I was ignored....still nothing! What a poor and disorganised way to run a recruitment agency!

1 September 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn’t even give this company 1 star…

Wouldn’t even give this company 1 star it’s a shame I have to give 1 because they deserve nothing. Every single person who works for this company is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. They start of nice as pie and then the true colours start to show. They will lie through their teeth about what really has happened to save there backs and reputation, The company is shambles, by far the worst I have ever worked for because they are nothing but compulsive liars and bullies and they will leave a nasty taste in your mouth eventually they do not care to do anyone over, they don’t like you you will sure as hell know about it and after that it’s game over. Avoid the BRISTOL OFFICE at all costs. They lie they are sneaky they are unprofessional, and they are Two faced. Bristol office especially. Best of luck to them, they need it.

31 August 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company portrays that it’s caring…

Meridian Business Support portrays itself as a caring, professional and efficient company. In my experience this company is none of the above. Meridian had badly let us down. We paid 92% of their invoice or thereabouts after signing timesheets in my absents based upon Meridian saying the work done was good and up-to standard. But when I got to site things were not right, I was unable to hold back the difference after Meridian had taken the matter to court. Meridian had caused major issues on the site. After taking the matter to court knowing the issues they caused, the court hands were bound due to Meridian terms and conditions which allowed them to do the work as requested, and it would seem that Meridian Business Support can and will get away with anything other than normal duties as expected on a day to day basis within the course of supply. The signing of a time sheet in good faith means nothing to Meridian. There Terms & Conditions allow for this. However, Meridian knew they did wrong. After a battle of emails, Meridian Offered a reduction but this reduction came nowhere near the sums required to meet our expectations. Meridian Business Support proceeded to court after removing the reduction. Meridian won in court based upon them walking off site and not keeping to their promises after agreeing to put right the wrong they caused, and to catch up on slow work. After Meridian Business Support not returning after providing bad workmanship, we were left with no choice but to bear costs to put the wrong right. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Read Meridian’s terms and conditions with a magnified glass before you engage. Read it carefully. They have now said (and knowing the wrong they caused) that they are going to enforce the judgement. I would steer clear of meridian business support for ever, a one sided set of terms and conditions is damaging without any redress against Meridian Business Support. Essentially Meridian is allowed to mess up, delay, and not return to work. It goes against total normal thinking logic, that they should be paid after the replacement of trades had put their work right. The London based Manager even perjured himself in court by saying our complaint was not with bricklayer, but was with a carpenter to whom I’m very friendly with. Of course it was the bricklayer and labourer causing issues which Meridian knew about and was confirmed in emails which were exhibited within witness statements. It’s my opinion that the Manager of Meridian Business Support London office acting as claimant in court should be in prison for lying under oath. Total perjury bare face liar.

1 August 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible condescending agency

Cruel staff that don't pay your wages properly. They are rude and sarcastic to your face and on the phone. Promise to take care of issues that come up but never do. There are much better agencies in Banbury .

If they pay you wrong they expect you to prove that you actually went to work that day, pretty hard when they failed to book you in on the system and never mind if it is their fault in the first place.

Anything wrong and they tell you there's nothing they can do and they blame it on hellofresh staff who of course will just direct you back to meridian and so on and so forth

11 March 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute Shambles

Terrible agency. Treat workers like cattle but offer zero respect. Have no idea how to run a business, nobody on-site is accountable for anything or to anyone (Banbury). Make decisions willy-nilly. Usually have a group of teenagers running the show so of course the interpersonal and management skills are non-existent. Meridian don't follow their own in-house protocol let alone provide protections for workers. Only work here if you are desperate and need a stop-gap before your next job. Very gossipy and juvenile management style with no leadership to be seen. You'll be lucky if they pay you correctly each week (they won't).

11 March 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never heard from them after a phone call

Got a phone call from a recruiter, explained the job, said I meet all the criteria etc. and mentioned they would stay in touch to move to the next stage and will send more information by email.
Since then, nothing, still waiting even if I sent an email in the meantime. Would have been nice to be kept in the loop even if the job is no longer available. Poor work ethic.

18 February 2021
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

Hi there,

Really sorry to hear this, if you could let us know which branch or consultant you dealt with by emailing marketing@meridianbs.co.uk, we will investigate further.

Meridian

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wife phoned and tried register 29th…

Wife phoned and tried register 29th july as my workplace were setting on.. And to this day still not registered on there system even shes had junk email from them for various jobs.. Beware..and dont even answer messages either.. Just want send crap emails

20 October 2020
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

Hi there, as discussed in our telephone conversation yesterday, it was an oversight on our part that your wife was not sent the registration link, we can only apologise for this but we were on skeleton staff due to the pandemic. I believe that the registration is now being dealt with. Apologies again for any inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with Meridian

Really happy with Meridian! All representatives from the agency are very helpful and do everything they can to ensure us as much shifts as possible. I have recommended to friends and family and will carry on!

17 September 2020
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

Brilliant - we love getting to hear about your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been working for 2 months now

I’ve been working for 2 months now. Great and easy work, friendly staff members. Got the job straight away and pay us in time. I had no problem👍🏻

16 September 2020
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

We are delighted to hear you had a positive experience! Thanks for the feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No jobs due to covid19

No jobs due to covid19. Meridian came as a saviour for many of them including me..
Thank you..!!

16 September 2020
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

You are welcome! Thanks for the review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast responsive

Very fast responsive. Timely payment. Got the job within couple of days after applying for the job.

16 September 2020
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

This is what we like to hear! Thanks for the review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent agency

Excellent agency, good communication skills, payouts on time , wonderful people,
Got job within days of applying great responce thanks to Ania 😁

16 September 2020
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Reply from Meridian Business Support

Brilliant - we really appreciate your feedback.

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