Handyman Job DescriptionJob Title:HandymanLocation: CardiffEmployment Type:Temporary OngoingPay Rate:&pound;16.00- &pound;19ph &nbsp;per hour DOEAbout the Role:gap personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable and skilled Handyman to join their team on a temporary ongoing basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional looking for consistent work within a fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of facilities to ensure a safe and well-maintained workplace.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Carry out general maintenance and repair work</li><li>Complete basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and decorating tasks</li><li>Repair fixtures, fittings, doors, and minor building defects</li><li>Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance issues</li><li>Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times</li><li>Respond promptly to maintenance requests</li><li>Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas</li><li>Support site teams with ad-hoc maintenance duties as required</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a Handyman or Maintenance role</li><li>Good practical skills across multiple trades</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Good understanding of health and safety procedures</li><li>Reliable and hardworking attitude</li></ul>
Desirable:<ul>
<li>Relevant trade qualifications</li><li>Experience within commercial, industrial, or warehouse environments</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li></ul>
What We Offer:<ul>
<li>&pound;16.00 per hour</li><li>Temporary ongoing work</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Supportive working environment</li></ul>
If this role is temporary, 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 role.

Handyman

<h1>Key Responsibilities</h1>
<h2>Machine Setup &amp; Operation</h2>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Set up CNC machines (lathes, mills, and routers) according to job specifications.</li>
<li>Adjust offsets and tool lengths manually or using software.</li>
<li>Load and verify CNC programs (G-code) prior to operation.</li>
<li>Modify or create simple CNC programs directly on the machine (training provided).</li>
</ul>
<h2>Material &amp; Tool Management</h2>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Select and load appropriate tooling and materials.</li>
<li>Monitor tool wear and replace tools when necessary.</li>
<li>Ensure efficient material usage and minimise waste.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Quality Control</h2>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Inspect components using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.</li>
<li>Ensure products meet tight tolerances and finish requirements.</li>
<li>Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.</li>
<li>Complete metal balancing of swarf accurately.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Troubleshooting &amp; Continuous Improvement</h2>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Identify and resolve machine or programming issues.</li>
<li>Work alongside consultants to optimise machine performance and reduce metal losses.</li>
<li>Support wider team operations by providing cover during absences and holidays.</li>
<li>Contribute ideas and initiatives to improve processes and efficiency.</li>
</ul>
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<h1>Candidate Requirements</h1>
<h2>Skills &amp; Competencies</h2>
<h3>Communication Skills</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Clear, confident, and professional verbal communication.</li>
<li>Strong written communication and documentation skills.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Adaptability &amp; Resilience</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Teamwork &amp; Collaboration</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>A proactive team player who works effectively with colleagues across departments.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Attention to Detail</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Consistently maintains high levels of accuracy and quality while meeting deadlines.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Problem-Solving &amp; Initiative</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Ability to identify issues proactively and implement practical solutions to improve processes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Time Management &amp; Organisation</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively without compromising quality.</li>
</ul>
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<h1>Qualifications &amp; Experience</h1>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Previous CNC operating experience is essential.</li>
<li>CNC programming knowledge preferred.</li>
<li>Jewellery industry experience is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Strong computer literacy.</li>
<li>GCSE English &ndash; sufficient to read and interpret production tickets and sales orders.</li>
<li>GCSE Maths &ndash; sufficient to understand measurements, calculations, and material volumes.</li>
</ul>

CNC Programmer

Technical Manager Job DescriptionJob Title: Technical Manager (Food Manufacturing) Location: Pontyclun, South Wales Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA Manager looking to step up or a Technical Manager looking for a new challenge to lead and manage all quality assurance and food safety activities at our state of the art production facility in Pontyclun. This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards, while maintaining the highest levels of food safety and compliance.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and maintain the site&rsquo;s Quality Management System (QMS)</li><li>Lead the HACCP Team</li><li>Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, BRCGS and relevant UK regulations</li><li>Lead and manage all quality assurance and quality control activities on site</li><li>Oversee hygiene standards, GMP, and factory audits (internal and external)</li><li>Manage and maintain documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, and traceability records</li><li>Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)</li><li>Conduct internal audits and prepare for and host third-party and customer audits</li><li>Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality and food safety standards</li><li>Work closely with production and operations teams to drive continuous improvement</li><li>Monitor supplier quality and approve raw materials where required</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a Technical role within food manufacturing (supervisory or managerial level)</li><li>Level 4 HACCP certification</li><li>Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP essential; BRCGS or equivalent preferred)</li><li>Experience with audits and certification processes</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong leadership and team management capabilities</li><li>Good understanding of UK food safety regulations and compliance requirements</li><li>Effective communication and organisational skills</li></ul>
Desirable:<ul>
<li>Degree or formal qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field or 5 years&rsquo; experience in relevant High Care / Risk categories in the Food Industry.</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced production environment</li></ul>
What We Offer:<ul>
<li>Competitive salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of quality systems in a growing business</li><li>Professional development and training opportunities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Group Technical support.</li></ul>

Technical Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Job Title:&nbsp;Trainee Print Finisher (Temp to Perm)Location:&nbsp;Southend-on-Sea, EssexJob Type:&nbsp;Temporary to PermanentSalary:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 &ndash; &pound;13.34 per hour (dependent on shift)About the RoleWe are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client based in Southend-on-Sea for motivated and reliable individuals to join their team as Trainee Print Finishers. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for candidates looking to build a long-term career in the print and manufacturing industry.Full training will be provided, so no previous print finishing experience is required &mdash; however, a background in a factory or manufacturing environment is essential.Shift Patterns &amp; Pay<ul>
<li>Afternoon Shift:&nbsp;14:00 &ndash; 22:00, Monday to Friday |&nbsp;&pound;12.71 per hour</li><li>Night Shift:&nbsp;22:00 &ndash; 06:00, Monday to Friday (training period), then moving to Sunday to Thursday once competent |&nbsp;&pound;13.34 per hour</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Assisting with print finishing processes as part of a production team</li><li>Following instructions and procedures during the training period</li><li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li><li>Meeting production targets and quality standards</li></ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>Previous factory or manufacturing experience (essential)</li><li>Willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibility</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and hardworking</li><li>Able to commit to shift work, including nights</li><li>Good attention to detail</li></ul>
What's on Offer<ul>
<li>Full on-the-job training provided</li><li>Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity</li><li>Supportive and friendly working environment</li></ul>
How to ApplyClick&nbsp;Apply Now&nbsp;and upload your up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role further. Please note that shortlisted applicants may be invited to meet with the client before a placement is confirmed. For more information please contact us on 01702987900 or email southend@gap-personnel.com

Trainee Print Finisher

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced&nbsp;VNA Forklift Driver&nbsp;to join a busy warehouse operation based in Ellesmere Port. You will be responsible for operating a Very Narrow Aisle truck to move, store and retrieve stock safely and efficiently within high‑racking systems.
Key Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Operate a VNA forklift truck safely within narrow aisles and high racking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Store, pick and relocate pallets with accuracy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Support inbound and outbound activities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Conduct pre‑shift safety checks and report any faults</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintain accurate records and follow warehouse processes</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Valid VNA Man Up licence (RTITB, ITSSAR or equivalent)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience operating a VNA truck in a warehouse environment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to work safely in tight spaces and at height</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Competitive hourly rate</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Day shifts Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: &pound;14.07 per hour
Work Location: In person

VNA Forklift Driver 

Warehouse &amp; Product Decontamination OperativesLocation:&nbsp;Exeter, Devon Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 per hour, Temporary contract Hours:&nbsp;Monday to Friday, 08:00&ndash;17:00 or Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00&ndash;17:00&nbsp;gap personnel&nbsp;are recruiting for&nbsp;Warehouse Operatives&nbsp;and&nbsp;Product Decontamination Operatives&nbsp;on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation in Exeter. These roles offer a great opportunity to join a supportive team within an essential healthcare service.Duties<ul>
<li>Coordinate equipment orders for delivery, installation, and collection.</li><li>Pick, check and prepare stock accurately.</li><li>Identify and report any order or stock discrepancies.</li><li>Support technicians with selecting and recording stock.</li><li>Handle equipment used by individuals with different needs and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Receive and inspect returned medical equipment.</li><li>Clean and disinfect items such as&nbsp;beds, mattresses, and mobility aids&nbsp;to infection control standards.</li><li>Use approved cleaning products and follow safety procedures.</li><li>Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant.</li><li>Report faults or damage to the relevant team</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:<ul>
<li>Experience in a busy&nbsp;warehouse or logistics&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>IT literate and able to learn new systems.</li><li>Stock control experience (advantageous but not essential)</li><li>Understanding of&nbsp;infection control and hygiene standards&nbsp;(training provided).</li><li>Good attention to detail and team-focused attitude.</li></ul>
Interested? Apply today with your CV to join a growing and dedicated team in Exeter.

Warehouse Operative 

&nbsp;
Gap Personnel are currently recruiting for an Industrial Cleaner to join a busy and well-established site based in Blackburn.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking for long-term employment with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience within an industrial environment.
Location: Blackburn Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Temporary to Permanent Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Working Hours: Monday &ndash; Thursday: 08:00 &ndash; 16:30 Friday: 08:00 &ndash; 15:00
Key Responsibilities:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Cleaning industrial machinery and equipment</li>
<li>Maintaining cleanliness throughout the warehouse and production areas</li>
<li>Sweeping, mopping and general housekeeping duties</li>
<li>Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained</li>
<li>Disposal of waste and recycling materials</li>
<li>Supporting the wider production team when required</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Previous industrial cleaning experience preferred but not essential</li>
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
<li>Reliable with good timekeeping</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Physically fit and capable of manual duties</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Immediate start available</li>
<li>Full training provided</li>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>Ongoing full-time work</li>
<li>Temporary to permanent opportunity</li>
<li>Supportive working environment</li>
</ul>
Please note: This role is CV application only.
To apply, please send your CV to: <a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a>

Industrial Cleaner

gap personnel are proud to be recruiting 5 x Production Operators for their client based in Wrexham
&nbsp;
If you are looking for a role to develop your skills whilst working in an efficient manufacturing environment, then this role is for you&nbsp;
&nbsp;
As a Production operator you will be expected to work within the assembly and/or inspection sections, and you will be required to work as part of a flexible team.
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Disassembly&nbsp; and/or the assembly of products
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;The inspection of the product to ensure it meets customer expectation with regards to cosmetic and functional quality.
&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Following company Work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain a safe and clean working environment and support 6S improvements&nbsp;
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Adhere to all Health &amp; Safety systems and requirements within the department&nbsp;
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">Th&nbsp; You must have a solid manufacturing background
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">K&nbsp; &nbsp; Keen eye for detail
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">B&nbsp; &nbsp; Be able to check products thoroughly
&nbsp;Have a high degree of dexterity and speed&nbsp;
&nbsp;Be able to work on a production line
&nbsp;Work independently or as part of a team
&nbsp;
Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm with an early finish on Fridays
You will however, have every other Friday off
&pound;13.06 per hour
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and supporting their client with 5 Production Operators
Please send your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Production Operators

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!
&nbsp;
And yet...
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
#ItJustWorks.
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Ready to bring your workforce together? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch</a> and let&rsquo;s make it happen.

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

Ever watched a perfectly timed factory shift get thrown off by a single <a title="reliable staffing" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/reliability-that-matches-your-peaks-troughs-and-skill-needs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unprepared temp?</a> It's the industrial equivalent of watching a conga line hit a wall &ndash; awkward, off-kilter, and everything grinds to a halt. We&rsquo;ve watched it unfold from afar time and time again: the confused arrivals, the last-minute PPE panic, the induction &ldquo;oops&rdquo; moments. And trust us, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be that way.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Chaos included</h3>
Picture this: PPE missing, induction that covers everything but the actual role, and a temp doing their best to make sense of it all. It might seem like a small blip, but busy operations rarely have the bandwidth for uncertainty. Machines sit idle, materials don&rsquo;t flow, and your experienced team suddenly spends the first hour getting someone up to speed instead of getting stuck into their job.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Prep like a pro</h3>
<a title="quality hires" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Temps turning up ready</a> shouldn&rsquo;t be optional &ndash; it should be a given. And it&rsquo;s not like you are asking for too much. Let&rsquo;s face it, all you really want for your temporary workforce is clear instructions, a relevant induction, and the right PPE. Not exactly rocket science. Think of it as setting someone up for success from day one, instead of dropping them in at the deep end and hoping for the best. Agency partners who ignore this risk more than confusion and delays &ndash; they could also see productivity dip and good temps walking away before they&rsquo;ve even hit their stride.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Hit the ground running</h3>
At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just send bodies through the door. We send temps who are ready for the shift, not learning it on the go. Whether that means attending an induction with us, or turning up fully prepped for yours, we keep confusion and chaos off the floor.
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The result? Temps who step in confidently, get straight to work, and keep production humming. In fact, many of the people we place go on to stay far beyond their initial placement, becoming valued permanent members of our clients&rsquo; teams. With us there is no firefighting. No hand-holding. Just people who are ready to work &ndash; with bonus points if they stay for the long haul.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Happy teams, happy machines</h3>
When temps arrive ready, everyone wins. Machines hum, schedules stay on track, and your team can focus on their real jobs instead of playing tour guide. At gap personnel, &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t a checkbox &ndash; it&rsquo;s a promise. And honestly? #ItJustWorks.
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Ready for temps who arrive prepared, confident, and ready to work? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch with our team today.</a>
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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.

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<h2>Sounds like a good fit for you - but what else is on offer ?</h2>
Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Heavily subsidised on-site canteen</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Free on-site gyms</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">The Range shop discounts</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Bus service including smaller towns &amp; villages, plus free on - site parking&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Uniform</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Cycle to work scheme &amp; more&nbsp;</li>
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<div class="description"><h2>What makes The Range a different kind of workplace?</h2>
<div class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body">What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:</div>
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">The Range has grown enormously since it’s inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of their retail concept, and they want to invest in their staff and make the future extraordinary.</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.</li>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</li>
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<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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<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>Established in 1989, The Range has grown organically to become the UK's fastest-growing retailer, now with over 200 stores across the nation. Their commitment to quality is reflected in the diverse selection of over 140,000 products spanning 16 departments, from homewares and furniture to DIY and art supplies. gap personnel is proud to have been appointed as the exclusive supplier for The Range Stowmarket DC. We are currently managing the recruitment process for all roles at this location.</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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