Gap Personnel is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Band 5 Electrician / Estates Technician on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Estates team responsible for maintaining the essential electrical infrastructure and engineering services that support patient care across the Trust. From power distribution and emergency systems to fire alarms, UPS systems and specialist healthcare equipment, your expertise will help ensure a safe and reliable environment for patients, visitors and staff.If you're a qualified electrician looking for a varied role with long-term career prospects, this temporary-to-permanent position could be the perfect next step.<h2>The Role</h2>
As an Estates Technician (Electrical), you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, testing, installation and inspection of a wide range of electrical systems and equipment across the Trust estate.Your duties will include:<ul>
<li>Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical systems and equipment.</li><li>Diagnosing and rectifying complex electrical faults across critical healthcare facilities.</li><li>Working on power distribution systems, lighting installations, generators, nurse call systems, fire alarms, intruder alarms, UPS/IPS systems and Building Management Systems (BMS).</li><li>Undertaking fault finding on complex LV electrical networks and critical engineering systems.</li><li>Providing technical support and guidance to colleagues, trainees, contractors and maintenance assistants.</li><li>Assisting with engineering projects, shutdowns, refurbishments and new works programmes.</li><li>Undertaking testing, inspection and monitoring of decontamination equipment, pressure vessels and associated plant.</li><li>Supporting statutory compliance programmes and ensuring all work complies with relevant regulations and HTMs.</li><li>Acting as an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) within designated disciplines following training and appointment.</li><li>Issuing permits to work and supporting risk assessments and safe systems of work.</li><li>Liaising with contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers regarding maintenance and equipment requirements.</li><li>Participating in the Estates on-call rota and responding to emergency situations outside normal working hours.</li></ul>
<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>
<h3>Essential</h3>
<ul>
<li>NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.</li><li>City &amp; Guilds 2360, 2330, 2357 or recognised electrical apprenticeship.</li><li>18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).</li><li>Experience maintaining and repairing commercial or industrial electrical systems.</li><li>Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.</li><li>Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.</li><li>Knowledge of electrical safety legislation and safe working practices.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</li></ul>
<h3>Desirable</h3>
<ul>
<li>Previous NHS, healthcare, facilities management or critical infrastructure experience.</li><li>Experience with generators, UPS systems, fire alarms, BMS and nurse call systems.</li><li>Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) qualifications.</li><li>Knowledge of HTM06 and electrical safety in healthcare environments.</li><li>Experience of permit-to-work systems.</li><li>Inspection and testing qualifications.</li></ul>
<h2>Working Pattern</h2>
<ul>
<li>Full-time position</li><li>Participation in an on-call rota</li><li>Flexibility to work overtime and out-of-hours when required</li><li>One weekend day per month with a day off in lieu the following week</li></ul>
<h2>Why Apply?</h2>
✅ Temporary to permanent opportunity✅ Opportunity to secure a permanent NHS position✅ Diverse and technically challenging work environment✅ Excellent training and development opportunities✅ Work with critical infrastructure that directly supports patient care✅ Join a supportive and highly skilled Estates team

Electrician

<h3>Temporary to Permanent Opportunity!&nbsp;</h3>
Location: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, hospitals Gap Personnel are proud to be recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer / Estates Technician (Band 5 equivalent) on behalf of West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.This is an exciting temporary to permanent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop their career within a busy NHS Estates environment. Working across hospital and healthcare facilities, you will play a key role in ensuring critical engineering systems remain safe, compliant, and operational, directly supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a skilled engineer who enjoys fault finding, repair work, maintenance projects, and working within a highly regulated environment.<h2>The Role</h2>
As an Estates Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services and equipment across Trust sites.Key responsibilities include:<ul>
<li>Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on engineering plant and equipment.</li><li>Diagnosing and rectifying complex mechanical and electrical faults.</li><li>Supporting engineering projects, plant replacement programmes, shutdowns, and new works.</li><li>Providing technical assistance and guidance to maintenance staff, contractors, and colleagues.</li><li>Undertaking maintenance, testing, inspections, and monitoring of decontamination equipment, including washer disinfectors and sterilisers.</li><li>Supporting statutory compliance inspection programmes for pressure vessels and lifting equipment.</li><li>Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.</li><li>Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, and specialist contractors regarding equipment and service requirements.</li><li>Issuing permits to work and supporting risk assessment processes.</li><li>Assisting in emergency response situations and participating in on-call and out-of-hours activities when required.</li><li>Acting as an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) following appropriate training and appointment.</li><li>Deputising for Team Leaders when required.</li></ul>
<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>
<h3>Essential</h3>
<ul>
<li>Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li>Experience maintaining mechanical building services and engineering systems.</li><li>Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.</li><li>Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</li></ul>
<h3>Desirable</h3>
<ul>
<li>Previous NHS, healthcare, facilities management, or highly regulated industry experience.</li><li>Knowledge of decontamination equipment and associated compliance standards.</li><li>Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) experience.</li><li>Experience with permit-to-work systems.</li><li>Understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and critical engineering infrastructure.</li></ul>
<h2>Working Hours</h2>
<ul>
<li>Full-time position</li><li>Flexible approach required to meet operational demands</li><li>Participation in overtime and out-of-hours duties when necessary</li><li>One weekend day worked per month, with a day off in lieu during the following week</li></ul>

Mechanical Engineer

Job Role &ndash; Nisbets VNA DriverLocation - Avonmouth, BS11 8TBWorking Hours - Monday to Friday, 6am - 2:45pm or 3pm-11:45pmPay Rate - &pound;13.56 upon completion of vna training will rise to &pound;14.23Job Type - Temp to Permgap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to start in Avonmouth, BS11.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 Avonmouth warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<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 class="text">
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse</li><li>Ability to work to delivery despatch timescales.</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li><li>VNA Forklift licence (necessary)</li></ul>
Company benefits:On site subsidised canteen facilities<ul class="text">
<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. To APPLY click the link and upload your CV or call Paul 07483 087018

Warehouse Operative

Customer Service Advisor &ndash; Temporary to PermanentLocation: Wrangaton, TQ10gap personnel are recruiting for enthusiastic and customer-focused Customer Service Advisors to join a growing Contact Centre team. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and delivering excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.The RoleAs a Customer Service Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of a busy contact centre. You'll communicate with customers by telephone and email, assisting with enquiries, processing orders, resolving issues, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.As the business continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while supporting a diverse customer base.Important InformationSuccessful applicants must be available to attend mandatory training from 10th to 12th August. Please ensure you are available on these dates before applying.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Handle inbound customer enquiries via telephone and email.</li><li>Make outbound calls to both businesses and consumers.</li><li>Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Provide information on products, services, and specifications.</li><li>Explain customer processes, including returns and order queries.</li><li>Escalate complex enquiries to senior team members where appropriate.</li><li>Update and maintain customer records and databases accurately.</li><li>Complete a variety of administrative tasks to support the team.</li><li>Manage customer accounts, from quotations through to payment chasing.</li><li>Deliver an exceptional customer experience with every interaction.</li></ul>
What We're Looking For<ul>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>A calm and professional approach under pressure.</li><li>A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A positive attitude and willingness to learn.</li></ul>
Shift Pattern &amp; Pay<ul>
<li>Shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, working 5 days out of 7.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>&pound;12.87 per hour</li></ul>
Apply TodayIf you're looking to join a supportive team where you can develop your customer service career, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your up-to-date CV.gap personnel is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Customer Service Advisor

Forklift Mechanic South Petherton gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Forklift Mechanic / Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their team in South Petherton, Somerset.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and self-motivated mechanic to take ownership of a dedicated workshop, maintaining and servicing a fleet of 21 side-loading Lancer Boss forklifts. You'll be responsible for planning your own workload, carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable and operational.The RoleAs the onsite Forklift Mechanic, you will be responsible for:<ul>
<li>Managing the maintenance and serviceability of the company's fleet of 21 forklifts.</li><li>Organising and prioritising your own workload within the workshop.</li><li>Liaising closely with the Operations and Logistics teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.</li><li>Carrying out routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.</li><li>Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.</li><li>Repairing forklifts and ensuring they are returned to service safely and efficiently.</li><li>Identifying potential machine failures and implementing preventative solutions.</li><li>Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.</li><li>Managing spare parts stock and ordering replacement parts when required.</li><li>Completing accurate maintenance records and documentation.</li><li>Assisting with general facilities maintenance tasks when required.</li></ul>
About YouWe're looking for someone who has:<ul>
<li>Previous experience maintaining forklifts, side loaders and/or plant equipment.</li><li>Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.</li><li>Good numeracy and literacy skills.</li><li>The ability to work independently and manage their own workload.</li><li>A proactive approach to preventative maintenance.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team.</li><li>A Forklift Truck licence (desirable but not essential).</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>Competitive salary of &pound;35,000-&pound;42,000 per year</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Profit sharing scheme</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Staff canteen</li><li>Company events</li><li>Monday to Friday, 0800am &ndash; 1700pm</li></ul>
Experience Required<ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years' experience as a mechanic (required).</li><li>Experience working with forklifts, side loaders or plant machinery is highly desirable.</li></ul>
If you have the skills and experience we're looking for and would like to join a well-established business where you can take ownership of your own workshop, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with gap personnel.

Forklift Mechanic

Sawmill Machine OperatorSouth Pethertongap personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Sawmill Machine Operator to join a well-established timber manufacturing business based in South Petherton, Somerset.If you enjoy hands-on work, have experience operating woodworking machinery, and take pride in producing high-quality products, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.Working within a skilled team of around 20 colleagues, you'll be responsible for converting and machining timber to customer specifications, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.The RoleYour responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Selecting timber boards to fulfil customer orders.</li><li>Operating sawmill and woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.</li><li>Sawing and machining timber accurately to specification.</li><li>Maximising yield from every piece of timber to minimise waste.</li><li>Recording production accurately using paperwork and company systems.</li><li>Stacking, banding and labelling completed orders safely and neatly.</li><li>Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.</li><li>Supporting other production and sawmill duties as required.</li></ul>
About YouWe're looking for someone who has:<ul>
<li>Experience working in a timber sawmill or operating woodworking machinery.</li><li>A certificate, diploma or qualification in timber machining or a related discipline (preferred).</li><li>Good mathematical skills and a sound basic education.</li><li>Fluent spoken English.</li><li>A positive attitude and strong team-working skills.</li><li>The ability to learn quickly and solve practical problems.</li><li>A disciplined, organised and safety-conscious approach.</li><li>Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet production deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Physical fitness and the ability to handle heavy timber throughout the working day.</li><li>A Forklift Truck licence (preferred but not essential).</li></ul>
Salary &amp; Hours:&pound;13.85 - &pound;14.50 per hour (depending on skills and experience)Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (40 hours per week)Benefits<ul>
<li>Competitive hourly pay</li><li>20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Holiday bonus scheme based on length of service</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Staff canteen and welfare facilities</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Opportunities to progress within the department and business</li></ul>
Why Join?This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business that invests in its people. You'll become part of a supportive team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are valued, with genuine opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.If you have the experience, motivation and practical skills to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with gap personnel.

Sawmill Machine Operator

We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join a forward-thinking, high-tech company at the forefront of British manufacturing.
The Role &ndash; What You'll Be Doing: As an Office Administrator, you'll play a vital role as part of the internal support in this busy factory.
Your main responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>Data input using Microsoft Word and Excel</li>
<li>Internal communications with other teams in the factory</li>
<li>Compiling weekly reports</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li>
</ul>
Who We're Looking For: We&rsquo;re seeking reliable individuals with strong attention to detail and previous experience working warehouse operation. &nbsp;
If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
Shift Pattern:
<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday: 07:30 &ndash; 4:30 Enjoy a long weekend every week!</li>
</ul>
Pay Rates as an Office Administrator
<ul>
<li>From &pound;12.71 to &pound;14.15 per hour</li>
<li>Overtime available</li>
</ul>
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Perks &amp; Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Join a friendly and supportive team environment</li>
<li>Free onsite parking</li>
<li>Excellent public transport links</li>
<li>Onsite canteen offering hot and cold meals</li>
<li>Free hot drinks &ndash; tea, coffee, and hot chocolate available throughout the day</li>
<li>Ongoing training and career development opportunities &ndash; this employer invests in their people!</li>
</ul>

Office Administrator

Electrical Assembly Operative
📍&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Rotherham, S65 💷&nbsp;Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 per hour 🕒&nbsp;Hours:
<ul>
<li>Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm</li>
<li>Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm</li>
<li>Early finish every Friday!</li>
</ul>
Electrical Assembly Operative Wanted
We are currently recruiting for an&nbsp;Electrical Assembly Operative&nbsp;to join a busy and growing manufacturing team based in&nbsp;Rotherham (S65).
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with electrical assembly experience who are looking for a stable, full-time position with regular working hours and an early finish on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assembling electrical components and products to specifications</li>
<li>Reading and following assembly drawings and work instructions</li>
<li>Wiring and fitting electrical components</li>
<li>Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet company standards</li>
<li>Using hand and power tools safely and effectively</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean and organised work area</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Previous electrical assembly experience is preferred</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is advantageous</li>
<li>Good attention to detail and quality standards</li>
<li>Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team</li>
<li>Positive attitude with a willingness to learn</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay rate of&nbsp;&pound;12.71 per hour</li>
<li>Full-time, ongoing work</li>
<li>Early finish every Friday</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li>
<li>Immediate start available</li>
</ul>
If you have experience in electrical assembly and are looking for your next opportunity in Rotherham, we'd love to hear from you

Assembly Operative

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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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.

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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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<div class="description"><h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>
Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse Associates</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Shift Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Front Line Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Goods in/out team</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse / MHE team</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.

Let&rsquo;s explain what our core values will mean to you

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>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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