Job Role - Warehouse OperativeWorking Hours - Monday to Friday, 3pm-12amPay Rate - &pound;13.56 + &pound;5 per shift allowance&nbsp;Job Type - Temp to PermWarehouse Operatives &ndash; Chepstow &ndash; Immediate Startsgap personnel in Cardiff, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to start in Chepstow, NP16.As a Warehouse Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations.Based at their Chepstow warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Successfully Loading and unloading of containers</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatch.</li></ul>
About you:<ul>
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse (desired)</li><li>Ability to work to delivery despatch timescales.</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li><li>Forklift experience (desirable)</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul>
<li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond</li></ul>
If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.

Warehouse Operative

Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for Production Line Operatives to work for a busy manufacturing client based in Bromborough.
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We have excellent opportunities for work within a leading UK food manufacturer.
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Out client offers ongoing work with training and development.
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The purpose of the role is to:
Manufacture and pack food items in a health and safety conscious environment; to meet production and dispatch targets.
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Main duties will include:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Line feeding
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cleaning
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labelling
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Packing
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Machine Operating
There will be additional tasks for each department that may require manual handling.
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The hours of work consist of a three-shift pattern, and you must be able to commit to all shifts:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 06:00 &ndash; 14:00
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14:00 &ndash; 22:00
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22:00 &ndash; 06:00
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Rate of pay for all three shifts:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &pound;12.94 ph
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The positions are ongoing with a potential of a permanent role.
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Gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgement solely on suitability for the job

Production Operative Bromborough

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gap personnel have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our team based in Gloucester (GL1) to support us with our existing clients and supporting the growth and development of the branch.We are looking for an energetic, intelligent, and motivated individual to join our very successful team. You might be an established consultant looking for a new opportunity with a new business.&nbsp;Annual Salary- &pound;28,000 to &pound;35,000- depending on experienceHours of work- 8am &ndash; 5pm Monday &ndash; FridayKey Duties of the role are:<ul class="text">
<li>Managing an industrial desk to maximise business by increasing workers supplied</li><li>Leading sales/client meetings.</li><li>Managing recruitment activity through all channels to fulfil client requirements</li><li>Delivering excellent service level to clients</li><li>Managing an existing candidate database</li><li>Represent the brand positively in all actions</li><li>Support in all accounts &amp; ensuring service levels are reviewed, managed &amp; improvements are put in place when needed.</li><li>Achievement of agreed targets, financial &amp; non-financial.</li><li>Ensure we operate to compliance standards &amp; all employment legislation</li></ul>
The successful candidate will have:<ul class="text">
<li>Good customer service skills.</li><li>Ability to sell our service&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent client management skills, with a track record of growing &amp; retaining business.</li><li>Background of a similar role is an advantage but not essential</li><li>Good computer skills</li><li>Have a full driving licence &amp; car</li><li>Good written and spoken English level</li></ul>
In return gap personnel offer the following benefits;<ul class="text">
<li>Uncapped commission structure</li><li>Annual awards ceremony</li><li>Dental and medical cover</li><li>Company events</li><li>Birthday day off</li><li>Support from a marketing, HR &amp; finance team.</li></ul>
We will need to see full CV&rsquo;s and if successful you will be called for interview.gap personnel are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.Closing date for applicants will be 21/09/2026.</div>
If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the jobWhilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the futureBy applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a><div id="job-application"><a class="primaryBtn secondary-color text-white m-0" href="https://candidates.gap-personnel.com/#/welcome?fxbranch=44&amp;job_id=127077988&amp;job_ref=gap8989&amp;job_title=Senior%20Recruitment%20Consultant&amp;referrer=&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=">Apply Now</a></div>
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Senior Recruitment Consultant

Job Title:&nbsp;Production Operative - Late shift&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Swindon, SN3Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;14.23 per hour rising to &pound;14.58 after 12 weeksWorking Hours: Fixed shift, not rotational Shift : Monday to Thursday &nbsp;14:00&ndash; 22:30, 14:00- 20:00 FridayContract:&nbsp;Temporary ongoinggap Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with GS Yuasa based in Swindon, who are currently looking for multiple Production Operatives to join their fixed afternoon shift.Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Testing of the batteries (full training provided)</li><li>Putting on sticky labels in the correct place</li><li>Inspect finished products for defects to ensure quality standards are met</li><li>Assist in the loading of batteries to the production lines</li><li>Transport batteries from one place to another</li><li>Communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure efficient production and deadlines are met</li><li>Conduct inspections and quality control of products</li><li>Assist in lifting, carrying and moving heavy loads as required</li></ul>
Ideal Candidate:<ul>
<li>Sharp attention to detail in favour of identifying defects</li><li>Self-driven and hard worker</li><li>Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision</li><li>Flexible to work shifts, overtime and weekends as required</li><li>Physically able to lift, carry and move up to 20/25kg</li><li>Willingness to work as part of the team is essential. Full Training is provided.</li></ul>
As a part of selection process, candidates must expect the following:<ul>
<li>Complete the full gap-personnel registration online which will involve a video call for an interview and a meeting in our Swindon office</li><li>Will be asked to complete an aptitude test</li><li>Will be asked to attend walkaround first</li></ul>
If you believe this role is for you please contact click apply and one of our team members will contact you. CV must be sent on all occasions for this role.Alternatively please call our office 01793 687605 or email your CV directly to <a href="mailto:jobsatyuasa@gap-personnel.com">jobsatyuasa@gap-personnel.com</a>

Production Operative - Late shift 

Job descriptionJob Title: Warehouse Operative &ndash; Fixed Early shiftLocation: Swindon, SN3Pay Rate: &pound;13.10 p/h , After 12 weeks :&nbsp;&nbsp;&pound;13.45 p/hShifts: Fixed Early shift: &nbsp;Monday to Friday: 06:00 to 14:00Contract: Temporary ongoinggap Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with GS Yuasa based in Swindon. During a period of sustained growth, they are currently looking for Warehouse Operatives to support their busy distribution operation.&nbsp;Job Duties:<ul>
<li>Receive, unload and pick products to a high standard using both pick sheets and an RFU scanner.</li><li>Use of a LLOP (training provided)</li><li>Ability to work accurately and safely.</li><li>Ability to work to tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to spot quality issues and able to confidently report issues to a Team Lead/Supervisor</li><li>Manual handling (some batteries may be heavy)</li><li>Stock replenishment</li><li>Stock put away</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic work ethic with a willingness to improve and make a difference.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and think outside the box.</li><li>Ability to go the extra mile and be flexible with working hours when needed.</li><li>Ability to multitask</li><li>Ability to follow &amp; fully understand instructions and be able to clearly explain requirements to others.</li><li>Good team skills to be able to work with others and lead from the front.</li><li>Good verbal &amp; written communication skills</li><li>Good attention to detail.</li></ul>
Previous experience<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a warehouse environment.</li><li>Good knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures.</li><li>Experience in the use of scanning equipment.</li></ul>
Due to nature of the business, a Health and Safety induction and walkaround will be held on site. Prior to any walkaround - an aptitude test must be completed.&nbsp;For those who demonstrate a good working ethic and a committed attitude, there may be permanent opportunities available.If this sounds like the role for you, please call our Swindon office on 01793 687605 quoting "Yuasa". Alternatively, please send CV across to <a href="mailto:jobsatyuasa@gap-personnel.com">jobsatyuasa@gap-personnel.com</a>

Warehouse Operative - Fixed Early shift

Job Title: Warehouse Operative &ndash; Perm Afternoon Shift
Location: Swindon, SN3
Pay Rate: &pound;14.23 per hour rising to &pound;14.58 after 12 weeks
Shifts: Fixed afternoon Monday to Thursday: 14:00 to 22:30 with Friday: 14:00 to 20:00
Contract: Temporary ongoing
gap Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with GS Yuasa based in Swindon. During a period of sustained growth, they are currently looking for Warehouse Operatives to support their busy distribution operation.&nbsp;
Job Duties:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Receive, unload and pick products to a high standard using both pick sheets and an RFU scanner.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Use of a LLOP (training provided)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to work accurately and safely.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to work to tight deadlines</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to spot quality issues and able to confidently report issues to a Team Lead/Supervisor</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Manual handling (some batteries may be heavy)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Stock replenishment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Stock put away</li>
</ul>
Ideal candidate will have:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Enthusiastic work ethic with a willingness to improve and make a difference.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to problem solve and think outside the box.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to go the extra mile and be flexible with working hours when needed.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to multitask</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to follow &amp; fully understand instructions and be able to clearly explain requirements to others.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good team skills to be able to work with others and lead from the front.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good verbal &amp; written communication skills</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good attention to detail.</li>
</ul>
Previous experience
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience in a warehouse environment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience in the use of scanning equipment.</li>
</ul>
Due to nature of the business, a Health and Safety induction and walkaround will be held on site. Prior to any walkaround - an aptitude test must be completed.&nbsp;
For those who demonstrate a good working ethic and a committed attitude, there may be permanent opportunities available.
If this sounds like the role for you, please call our Swindon office on 01793 687605 quoting "Yuasa". Alternatively, please send CV across to <a href="mailto:jobsatyuasa@gap-personnel.com">jobsatyuasa@gap-personnel.com</a>

Warehouse Operative - Perm Afternoon Shift

Transport PlannerExeter | Monday to Friday, 8am&ndash;5pm &pound;34,000 gap personnel are recruiting for a Transport Planner with strong commercial judgement and an eye for where the operation can improve.You&rsquo;ll use advanced transport planning software to build efficient routes, make the most of available vehicles and respond to changes throughout the day. We&rsquo;re looking for someone who takes an interest in how the plan performs and keeps looking for ways to improve customer service, reduce wasted mileage and get more out of the fleet.What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Plan daily routes and loads around customer commitments, vehicle capacity and driver availability.</li><li>Adjust the plan when priorities change, weighing up the impact on cost and service.</li><li>Work closely with drivers, customer service and the wider operations team to keep deliveries on track.</li><li>Use planning software and performance data to spot where routes, vehicle utilisation and delivery reliability can improve.</li><li>Look into recurring delays, empty mileage and missed delivery windows, then follow up to see whether changes are making a difference.</li></ul>
What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul>
<li>Experience in transport planning, route planning or a similar logistics role.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how planning decisions affect operating costs and customer service.</li><li>Confidence using transport planning software and working with performance data.</li><li>The ability to stay organised and make sound decisions when plans change at short notice.</li><li>A practical approach to solving problems and the drive to keep improving how the operation runs.</li></ul>
Apply with your CV to gap personnel.

Transport Planner

Customer Service Advisor&nbsp;Marsh Barton, Exeter | &pound;28,000 per year | Monday to Friday, 8am&ndash;5pmgap personnel are recruiting for a Customer Service Advisor to join a friendly team in a forward-thinking business. No two days are quite the same. You could be taking a payment over the phone, picking up a query from the shared inbox, or processing an order that&rsquo;s come in through the website.We&rsquo;re looking for someone who takes pride in doing a good job, follows things through and is happy to pitch in when the team gets busy.What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Answering customer calls and helping with questions about orders and payments.</li><li>Taking payments over the phone and recording them accurately.</li><li>Helping manage the shared inbox, replying to customer emails and passing queries to the right colleague where needed.</li><li>Processing website orders, checking the details and following up if anything is missing.</li><li>Keeping customers updated and working with colleagues to get any issues sorted.</li></ul>
What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul>
<li>A friendly, professional phone manner and confidence dealing with customers.</li><li>Good attention to detail when handling payments and processing orders.</li><li>The ability to stay organised when calls, emails and orders come in at the same time.</li><li>A strong work ethic and a willingness to help when the team needs you.</li><li>Confidence using email and computer systems.</li></ul>
If you enjoy helping customers and want a varied role in a friendly working environment, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

Customer Service Advisor 

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
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Over the past 11 months, we&rsquo;ve unpacked the everyday pressure points that shape how a temporary labour setup performs under demand. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing problems. The quieter ones that gradually make life harder than it needs to be.
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<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/all-sparkle-no-substance-what-happens-when-compliance-takes-a-back-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compliance</a> and auditing. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/peak-season-staffing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peak season planning</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onsite support</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candidate quality</a> and productivity. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/working-side-by-side-but-still-worlds-apart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operational integration</a>. The delicate art of getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
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Every industrial operation deals with these pressure points in some form. In fact, most site managers could probably name the lot without much prompting. And individually, none of them feel like a dealbreaker. But over time, the pattern becomes harder to ignore.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">The common thread</h3>
When one area struggles, the impact tends to spread. Agency reliability affects planning. Compliance underpins transparent pricing. And supplier communication influences everything from responsiveness to how smoothly a workforce transfer lands.
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The common denominator? Friction in the supply model &ndash; because when processes, people, and planning aren&rsquo;t aligned, problems don&rsquo;t stay contained. They ripple across entire teams. Supervisors end up rearranging shifts. Managers find themselves chasing updates. Someone fills gaps that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the first place.
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In other words, the work doesn&rsquo;t disappear. It just lands somewhere else.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">What it looks like when it just&nbsp;works</h3>
Remove unnecessary friction on-site, and the impact can range from subtle to immediately obvious. Leaders spend their time running the operation, not constantly managing what goes wrong. Teams move between tasks without hesitation. Shifts start on time, information flows as it should, and small issues are dealt with before they have a chance to grow.
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Priorities still change and plans still need flexing as the day unfolds. But there&rsquo;s less to correct, less to chase, and far fewer shortfalls that need addressing at short notice.
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The day feels more predictable. People know what&rsquo;s expected of them. The workforce supports delivery rather than creating extra work around it. And the site settles into a rhythm where things run as they should. Not because the work is any simpler, but because the structure behind it is doing its job properly.
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Smooth operations don&rsquo;t happen by chance. They come from a workforce model that&rsquo;s designed to absorb the pressures, support the team, and keep the day on track &ndash; no unnecessary chasing, no gaps left unfilled. That&rsquo;s not just a campaign idea. It&rsquo;s part of how we do things, every day, for every client.
If any of this has felt familiar over the past year, it might be worth a conversation - <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch</a> to see how we can help.
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With gap personnel&nbsp;#ItJustWorks.

When it just works

There&rsquo;s a particular kind of stress that only exists on a busy site. Everything is technically covered, there are names on the rota, the shifts are filled. And on paper, it totally works. Huzzah!
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And yet...
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Production is waiting on warehouse, warehouse is waiting on MHE &ndash; and FLT drivers? Well, they&rsquo;re on a different schedule entirely. And that&rsquo;s not to mention short-term projects which appear when you least expect them. Next thing you know someone calls in sick and suddenly the whole thing feels more fragile than it should.
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But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it&rsquo;s not a <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/managing-summer-no-shows-in-industrial-workforce/">staffing shortage</a>. It&rsquo;s a versatility problem.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</h3>
Most agency suppliers are good at something. Assembly lines? Sorted. Picker packers? No problem. Forklift drivers? You got it. But breadth is where it starts to wobble. Sites don&rsquo;t operate in neat silos &ndash; departments overlap, workloads vary, and demand spikes.
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If your supplier can only really do one or two things well, you end up handling the gaps yourself. Coordinating between departments, plugging holes, and asking someone to fill a role that requires a bit of know-how. Before you know it, the operation slows, production stalls, distribution waits, and managers spend more time moving people around than actually managing.
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You&rsquo;re not just juggling headcount &ndash; you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/">juggling capability</a>. And that&rsquo;s where the stress really sits.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</h3>
You don&rsquo;t need more bodies. You need the right mix of skills, available at the right time, without having to chase, check, and double-check on the daily. Because a genuinely versatile workforce doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident &ndash; it comes from a supplier who can recruit across departments and place people where their skills can be used when requirements fluctuate. Cross-skilled staff who can move between manufacturing and warehouse as needed. FLT drivers who understand the entire process, not just their machine. New starters trained with flexibility in mind, not pigeonholed into one role.
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A team built for versatility removes friction, protects productivity when something inevitably shifts &ndash; because something always shifts &ndash; and stops site managers from feeling like air traffic controllers.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">What we actually do differently</h3>
We don&rsquo;t just fill bookings. We look at your operation as a whole, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/">recruiting across departments</a> and building a labour pool that can pivot between them. Our focus is on building a supply model that accounts for the reality of your site, not the neat version on an org chart.
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We&rsquo;re also a dab hand at supporting cross-skilling and upskilling so your contingent workforce isn&rsquo;t static. We look at where agility adds value and build that into our model from day one. The result is simple: you&rsquo;ve got coverage across the board, and a team that can move where demand requires it.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
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If managing workforce gaps feels harder than it should, let&rsquo;s change that. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch</a> today.

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

You&rsquo;ve got the right people.
The right skills.
Even the right schedule.
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And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
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Shifts are covered and the work gets done, but the rhythm is out of sync. Temps look like extras in a film they didn&rsquo;t audition for, permanent staff spend half their day <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">translating</a>, the other half compensating, and managers find themselves patching cracks instead of repairing foundations.
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It&rsquo;s quiet, it&rsquo;s subtle, and it&rsquo;s exhausting. Welcome to the operational gap (and no, we&rsquo;re not in any way referring to ourselves).
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Close, but not exactly aligned</h3>
Temporary and permanent staff should work as one team. In practice, they often operate on parallel tracks &ndash; heading in the same ballpark direction, but probably following different maps.
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Differences in onboarding, standards, and expectations create subtle divides. Temps can feel like they&rsquo;re there to help, not there to stay, whilst permanent staff end up picking up the invisible load. Over time, the result is minor inefficiencies that quietly stack up. By the time they show up in numbers, they&rsquo;re already embedded in the culture. Output slows, engagement dips, turnover &ndash; you guessed it &ndash; creeps up.
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Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Keeping everyone on the same page</h3>
<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integration</a> doesn&rsquo;t happen because people share a workspace. It happens when expectations, communication, and objectives are aligned &ndash; and someone is taking responsibility to keep it on track.
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When everyone is following the same playbook, small problems get nipped in the bud before they have a chance to grow. Accountability becomes shared, segregation becomes a thing of the past, and teams start working with the operation, not alongside it. And management can get back to focusing on their actual jobs instead of fretting about a &ldquo;them&rdquo; and &ldquo;us&rdquo; culture on the shopfloor.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Beyond filling shifts</h3>
Prepared candidates are just the start. The part so many agencies forget? Integration &ndash; and it&rsquo;s what separates a workforce that functions from one that genuinely performs. Because even the best onboarding won&rsquo;t help if temps are left to fend for themselves.
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At gap personnel, integration isn&rsquo;t an afterthought. We make sure temporary staff are part of the team from day one. They follow the same processes and understand the operation as a whole. And where possible, they&rsquo;ll join the same briefings too. It means everyone hits the ground running, working together as one seamless unit.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Invisible stress, visible results</h3>
Operational stress rarely announces itself. It arrives as minor delays, repeated questions, or teams that seem to be working - just not quite together.
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With proper integration, no one notices. Temporary and permanent staff work productively side by side, standards stay solid, and retention holds steady. The operation just hums along, quietly and efficiently &ndash; exactly as it should.
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At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
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 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

<div class="description"><h3>Sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?</h3>
Enjoy great benefits, including:
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<li>Discounted products</li>
<li>Employee rest area including dart board and appliances to warm and store food.</li>
<li>Free tea &amp; coffee on site</li>
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If you want to be challenged, supported, and respected, join the GS Yuasa team and be part of the journey.</div>

<div class="description">What are the working hours?
The normal working week is 37.5 paid hours.
What breaks will I get?
You will receive a 30-minute paid lunch break plus two 15-minute unpaid breaks during your shift.
Is overtime available?
Yes! Overtime is available and paid at enhanced rates:
1.3x after 37.5 hours
1.5x for Saturdays
2x for Sundays and bank holidays
What PPE do I need to wear?
Hi-vis, safety shoes and safety goggles must be worn on site.
Don't worry about the hi-vis or safety goggles — these are provided for you.
What type of contract is available?
The roles are offered on a temporary ongoing basis. However, exceptional candidates may have the opportunity to be offered a permanent contract.</div>

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Operating from one of our regional branches across England and Wales, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your recruitment needs.                

<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us.Did you know that happy employees stay in their job on average four times longer than unhappy employees? It’s why we work so hard to build a workplace that’s a supportive, fun place to grow.And not to blow our own trumpet but we really do look after our staff – so much so, that in 2024 we were officially acknowledged as a ‘World Class Company to Work For’ when we were awarded a best companies 3-star accreditation, achieved through "outstanding" commitment to workplace engagement.We look for team members who embody our core values; innovative - Consultative, Accountable, Real and Ethical. Sound like you? Then check out our current vacancies. And if there’s nothing that tickles your fancy right now please don’t hesitate to get in touch about future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5>Get in touch with the team who are most local to you; either give them a call or drop your message in the get in touch form.

It's pretty tricky to talk about who we are without sounding like it’s all about us – it's not, but we understand why you might want to know a bit more about us when deciding if we’re the right fit for your business.So, if it's a quick intro you're after have a little watch of the video below to find out how a small start-up in North Wales grew to be one of the largest industrial recruitment businesses in the UK with the financial backing that comes with being part of R Capital's strategic portfolio.

Operating from one of our many branches across England and Wales, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your recruitment needs.

This is our business mindset, constantly striving to redefine the standard of excellence in everything we do, always looking for opportunities for improvement across our core values.We operate in a manner where continuous 360 feedback is encouraged and proactively sought to enable us to identify areas where further development or improvement is required.

The best interests of all our people are at the heart of all we do; we’re not “yes” people, we want to offer our expertise, even if it means a difficult conversation. We always look to ensure that we fully identify the needs of our customers, operate our business in a manner which not only meets the needs of our customers, but, where possible, exceeds them.

We uphold a culture of responsibility, defining and agreeing expectations, and being held accountable against them. Delivering appropriate training to our teams meaning everyone at The Company understands how to do their job and always aim to do it right first time. 

We are not faceless; we’re people who work on a national basis across a range of sectors, all towards a common goal. Let’s have real conversations about needs and how we can help. Regularly review our service provision processes. Identify the potential for errors, review and seek countermeasures and implement improved processes and controls to eliminate them.

We offer peace of mind through ethical and compliant practices, for clients, candidates, and employees. Maintain a fair and creative work environment that respects and rewards new ideas, innovation and hard work. 

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h5>Vision</h5>To become the first-choice recruitment partner by developing a brand that our customers, candidates, and employees are proud to be associated with.

<h5>Mission</h5>Through real people providing real solutions, our customers and candidates experience a true recruitment partnership. As a national provider with local presence, we are proud to deliver ethical and flexible employment solutions, accredited training, and people development.

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If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the jobWhilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the futureBy applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our <a href="/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>

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It’s right there in the job title, ‘Recruitment Consultant’. We want to understand exactly what you’re looking for in your next role; your salary expectations, where you can travel to, shift patterns that will work for you. Only by consulting with you can we find you a role that fits your wants and needs.

If we say we’ll do it, then we’ll do it. Got a query? If we don’t already have the answer we’ll find out and get back to you. Is something not quite working out with your job role? We want to know so we can try and resolve it.

We want to get to know you so we can support you personally. By being approachable and responsive we will build a real relationship with you so we can have open and honest conversations.

We have lots of compliance processes in place to safeguard the welfare of our workers, but more it’s more than that - we promise to always be totally transparent. You’ll know every detail of any placement on offer before you agree to it, and if it’s not for you there’ll be no pressure from us.

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We have lots of compliance processes in place to safeguard the welfare of our workers, but it’s more than that - we promise to always be totally transparent. You’ll know every detail of any placement on offer before you agree to it, and if it’s not for you there’ll be no pressure from us.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Want to know why jobseekers come back to us time and time again? It's because we care. We always ask our jobseekers and workers for feedback at every stage of their journey with us, and then we act upon it.We're 'people' people through and through, and we recognise that you are at the core of everything we do &ndash; it's embedded in our core values.

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<h6>Get in touch</h6>
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<li>Our teams are ready to help, no matter how big or small your requirements.</li>
<li>We can offer high volume temporary workforce supply with an onsite provision, a local branch-based team, or a combination of the two if you have multiple operations, or resourcing for permanent workers &ndash; just let us know what you need.</li>
<li>Drop us your vacancy needs and we&rsquo;ll give you a call back, or head over to our contact page and get in touch with your local team today.</li>
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Need new industrial staff for your business?We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.With over 50 hubs across England and Wales made up of high-street branches and onsite managed services, we're confident we can source and hire the candidates you're looking for.Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

<div>Powering progress – build your future with GS Yuasa!
GS Yuasa stands at the forefront of global battery manufacturing, powering everything from daily commutes to extraordinary adventures. Our batteries are at the heart of the vehicles and systems that keep the world moving.
With a legacy built on unity and innovation, GS Yuasa was formed in 2004 through the merger of two of Japan’s most distinguished battery companies, Yuasa and Japan Storage Battery (GS). Combining over two centuries of experience, expertise and innovation, GS Yuasa continues to lead the global energy storage industry.</div>

<div class="description"><h2>Do you have high-volume temporary requirements?</h2>Onsite supply solution:<ul><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">Your dedicated contract management team will be based within your operation as an extension of your operational team.</li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They&rsquo;ll be right there to partner with you to target improvements across key areas like planning, fulfilment, pre-placement training, productivity, and compliance.</li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">But it&rsquo;s about so much more than operational delivery; candidate engagement at every stage of the journey is central to success. We&rsquo;ll work with you to increase candidate attraction and minimise worker attrition so you can benefit from the associated efficiency gains.</li></ul>Want to hear more about what our onsite team can do for you? We have a specialist high-volume implementation team ready to support a seamless, fully-risk-managed transition to our service &ndash; let&rsquo;s get the conversation started.</div>

Recruitment isn&rsquo;t without its challenges - compliance, audits, candidate quality, transparent pricing, clear communication, and reliable partnerships. At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just promise solutions, we deliver them. But don&rsquo;t take our word for it. Hear from businesses who&rsquo;ve trusted us to get it right, every time.

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