Crew when you need them. No agency in between.
Gaffr connects you directly with verified, self-employed local crew across the UK. Book ASAP or book ahead. The rate you pay is the rate they earn. We charge a flat fee per transaction.
- On demand
- Scheduled
- Verified crew
Sound familiar?
- 01
The 6am ring-round
Someone's called in sick. You're on your fourth call and the truck's already late leaving.
- 02
The overrun
The derig's running behind, you've got to be out of the venue in 3 hours and the team started at 5am.
- 03
The invoice
One number at the bottom and no idea what the crew actually got paid.
How it works
From the booking to the payment, it all happens on your phone.
- Tap
The crucial info. Card on hold. We find the match.
- Track
The crew in real time. Message when needed. See their profile.
- Spike
Arrive on the mark. Geo-location check-in. Extend if needed.
- Strike
Payment auto-taken. Blind rate the crew. Book again.
The whole invoice
Gaffr rate
You set your maximum rate. We match you with someone in budget, we add one flat fee. That's it.
| Crew rate | Set by the crew member |
|---|---|
| Crew keeps | 100% |
| Gaffr fee | £25 per crew member, paid by the client |
| Hidden markup | None |
Typical agency
Rate card in, crew pay out. The 30–50% margin is the bit that you never see.
| Client pays | Agency rate card |
|---|---|
| Crew keeps | 50–70% |
| Agency margin | 30–50% |
| Hidden markup | Usually |
Worked example
Crew earn more, you pay less. No VAT on crew fees unless your crew member is VAT registered.
| Crew fee (£20 – £25/hr × 8 hrs) | £160 – £200 |
|---|---|
| Gaffr fee (per crew member) | £25 |
| Total | £185 – £225 |
You pay the crew member's fee plus £25 to Gaffr. Extra hours only happen if the crew member agrees.
No smoke. No mirrors. No markup.
We're early, and we're growing our verified crew carefully, so we won't fill every call yet. When we do, you'll see their rate, their rating and exactly where they are.
Scan to download and book the fair way.
Tap. Track. Spike. Strike.
Want your hand holding? No problem, book a demo and we'll walk you through it.
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