On-site work
On-site work means doing your job at a designated workplace, such as an office, shop, factory or customer location.
In a job advert, on-site usually describes where attendance is expected. It does not tell you the shift pattern, whether you will visit several sites or how often business travel is required. Acas guidance recognises that some roles need full-time workplace attendance while others can combine locations. Ask the employer for the arrangement that applies to this specific vacancy.
The exact address can change whether a role fits your day. Check the journey at the hours you would travel, including late finishes or early starts. If the job involves multiple locations, ask which one is your normal base and how travel between sites is organised. An employer may allow occasional home working, but get a clear answer before relying on that flexibility. Discuss any access needs as part of understanding the workplace.
Example
An on-site technician vacancy names a city, but the work rotates between two facilities. The applicant asks for both addresses and a typical weekly schedule.
What to check
- Confirm the worksite and shift times.
- Ask about travel between locations.
- Check access, facilities and required equipment.