Did you know that there are 270 underground tube stations in London?! For this reason (and many others) it’s understandable that navigating your way throughout London can feel a little overwhelming. We’ve all gotten lost more times than we’re willing to admit, but that’s half of the fun! You’ve just touched down from Melbourne, Sydney, …
Are you looking for work in London or looking to hire staff?
Whether you are looking for staff or a job in London, Dingo Recruitment are here to help!
About The Dingo Team
Moving to London is an exciting prospect filled with endless opportunity for personal growth and adventure. But sometimes even the most qualified and experienced people can find it hard to find the right job contacts, and get settled in this ultra-competitive city based purely down to one thing – a lack of network. That’s where we come in…
- fully flexible– permanent jobs tend to restrict which days you can work on. With Dingo you choose when you want to work and when you want your holidays
- short process– sometimes companies require multiple interviews, forms and online quizzes. With Dingo you can easily call us up and could have work even the same week
- weekly pay– no more waiting for the end of the month
- personal support– getting house-shares, setting up banks, money advice, best pubs in London and more
Tips and Advice for London
Must knows for moving to London!
So you’ve decided to pack up shop and make the move to London? Just like us other Aussies expats, we’ve learnt that there’s a long list of must-dos that are essential to making your life work on the other side of the world! Where do you begin? You’re set on hopping abroad and you’ve …
Best Places For A Drink In London
Wetherspoons – Cheap and Lots of Choice One of the cheapest places is this classic pub. There are hundreds of these scattered around the UK, including 20 in Zone 1 in London. They offer very cheap drink and food: you can even find meals with a drink for less than £10! Dirty Martini – …
Monzo Banking
Want to set up a bank account, with zero exchange fees? Monzo is a fully authorised digital bank which is much simpler to set up and will save you a lot of money from not paying exchange fees, that you’d normally pay using your Aussie or Kiwi card. It is also very quick and easier …
Feeling Homesick?
Don’t pay an arm and a leg for a flight back home! Be smart and use website like SkyScanner who do the hard work for you. SkyScanner works by showing you a monthly view of the prices of flights on certain days, where shifting your departure date can save you hundreds. Then once you have …
Tips On Saving Money When Shopping
Want to save money but not live off beans and toast? HotUkDeals is a website where eagle-eyed shoppers list the best bargains for groceries, telephones, insurance and well… anything else you can buy. If you want to earn money as you spend, try cashback websites like TopCashback and Quidco. They redirect you to a retailer and …
Getting your National Insurance Number (NIN)
A National Insurance Number (NIN) is the same as a Tax File number in Australia, and a Inland Revenue Department number in New Zealand. You will need your NIN to work in the UK. However, although the NIN can take several weeks to get posted to you, you can still start work as long as …
Registering with the National Health Service (NHS)
Registering with the National Health Service (NHS) One of the most important things to do after arriving in the UK is to register with the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS is the equivalent to Medicare in Australia and the District Health Board (DHB) in New Zealand. Registering with the NHS can take a few …
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Registering as Self-Employed with HMRC and getting a UTR number
Registering as “Self-Employed” with HMRC and getting a UTR number There are many different ways of working in the UK. To ensure you pay the correct amount of tax, sometimes this will mean you register yourself as a ‘self-employed’ worker. You do this on Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website. For more information about …
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Commuting Around London
Commuting around London, what is the best way? When travelling around London, there are various tools you can use to help you not get lost. We recommend an app called Citymapper which is very user friendly and extremely accurate. To use transport you either need a contactless card or Oyster card, cash is not accepted. …
