Gap Personnel is working with are client in Norwich City centre, a leading company in their field are Street Cleaning operative on a Full Time, temporary to permanent basis.The role is to help maintain and improve the standard of Streets, Parks, Open Spaces, Housing areas, litter picking and street cleaning in the city centre,You will be based on the centre of Norwich and this role will be mainly using a street cleaning barrow maintain the upkeep of the areas you are assigned and to report any issues for each bin area daily to the team leader in accordance with the required standards,Shifts &ndash; Monday to Friday 07:30AM - 15:30PMPay: &pound;12.00 Per Hour(There will be a lot of walking involved in this role daily)Duties will include-Using high pressure washerLitter picking/ street cleansing duties.Drive various vehicles within the scope of an appropriate licence. (Training will be provided)Carry out general street cleansing, litter picking, bin emptying duties.Ensure daily checks on vehicles and equipment.Complete paperwork as instructed.Observe and continually promote equalities and customer care.Ensure that reasonable care is always taken for the health, safety, and welfare of you and other persons and to comply with the policies and procedures.Relating to health and safety in this job role / working environment including the depot and the depot facilities.Other DutiesThe duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied therefore the post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate to the role and as requested by his/her line manager. You will have the opportunity in the future to learn different departments, tasks, and equipment.To apply: Please send you CV through to <a href="mailto:norwich@gap-personnel.com">norwich@gap-personnel.com</a> or call 01603 767617 for an informal discussion.Gap Personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best People, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Hard Surface Cleaner

Gap Personnel are recruiting Warehouse operatives for our client, a leading Logistics Provider with a New flagship Distribution Centre in Bury St Edmunds on a temp to Perm.The client is an employer of choice offering a great working environment, culture &amp; a genuine career development path with the company.This is a great opportunity. Will include career further development opportunities.Pay &pound;13.55 Per Hour.Overtime after 37.5 hours &pound;18.56 Per Hour.shifts will be 2 weekly rotation Monday to Friday 0800AM-1600PM then 16:00pm-00:00pm.Duties include but are not limited to.<ul class="text">
<li>To undertake warehouse duties as trained</li><li>Ensuring a flow of stock through the distribution centre from receipt to despatch</li><li>Receive, pick, pack &amp; load products.</li><li>To operate lifting equipment, manual or mechanical as trained.</li><li>To work to company key performance standards</li><li>Working to health &amp; safety standards as trained</li><li>Play an active part in creating a safe working environment.</li></ul>
The successful candidate will.<ul class="text">
<li>Have previous warehouse experience.</li><li>Be able to manage a busy goods in receiving role.</li><li>Able to work shifts reliably.</li><li>Benefits of working with the company include.</li><li>A brilliant working environment</li><li>full time temporary to permanent</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Casual Dress</li></ul>
To apply: Please send you CV through to norwich@gap-personnel. com or call 01603 767617 for an informal discussion.gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best People, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Warehouse Staff New Payrate £13.55 Per Hour

Gap Personnel are currently recruiting for x 1 Team Leader / Supervisor for our client based in Tipton.
Details:
<ul>
<li>Permanent Role</li>
<li>&pound;30k - &pound;35k per annum</li>
<li>6am till 6pm Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>
The Role:
<ul>
<li>Manage people and processes on Powder Coating line</li>
<li>Quality Inspection</li>
<li>Arranging and organising workloads</li>
<li>Completing paperwork / job sheets</li>
<li>Reporting maintenance issues</li>
</ul>
The Person:
<ul>
<li>FLT CB Licence essential</li>
<li>Valid UK driving licence essential</li>
<li>Good verbal communication and verbal skills</li>
<li>Previous experience in a manufacturing / production environment in a supervisory role essential</li>
<li>Powder Coating experience preferred but not essential</li>
<li>Good timekeeping and attendance record</li>
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Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Annual Christmas bonus</li>
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Team Leader / Supervisor

Location:&nbsp;Bristol, BS11 Job Role:&nbsp;Kitting Line Operative Hours:&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday 06:00 &ndash; 14:30 or 10:00 - 19:00 Role Type:&nbsp;Temp min 2-3 months Hourly rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.00 per hour and x1.25 OT (over 37.5h)gap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit 10x Kitting Line Operatives for a luxury beauty company based in Avonmouth.Our client is coming into their peak season and is looking to recruit additional head count to support the uplift in business needs, this role could transition into a temporary ongoing role for the right candidate who excels within this project.Job Responsibilities:&middot; You will ensure that all products are handled and packed correctly&middot; Following job sheets and client specific job orders&middot; Attention to detail&middot; Labelling and packing gift boxes&middot; Making and assembling boxes&middot; Palletizing at end of lineThe Candidates&middot; Previous warehouse experience or line work experience desired&middot; Attention to detail&middot; Excellent communication skills&middot; Ability to lift and carry, experience with Manual Handling&middot; Must be able to provide 2 referencesSite Benefits&middot; Brand new site with new facilities&middot; Free onsite car park&middot; Quite room&middot; Access to staff shop throughout the yearIf you feel that you could be a perfect fit for this role, please click apply and submit your CV today!

Warehouse Operative

Gap personnel are working with a great client in Kettering NN14 area and looking for a Warehouse operative to join our client on a full-time temp to perm basis.You&rsquo;ll working as part of our Warehouse team to help with all types of goods in and stock control and helping with delivery notes.Due to location own transport would be beneficial.&nbsp;Days of work are Monday to FridayShifts are 05:00AM to 14:00PM or 15:00PM to 00:00PM37.5 hours per week,Pay &pound;12.76 PH&nbsp;Job Responsibilities:- Picking products/orders accurately whilst ensuring picking targets are achieved.- Moving stock around the warehouse.- Loading/Unloading goods.- Quality checking orders- Supporting production/ goods out team- Keep accurate records.- Carry out general maintenance and cleaning of the warehouse.- Work within the H&amp;S requirements of the site- Please note, this can be a physically demanding job.- No matter what task you are doing, there is always a focus on safety, quality, and hygiene to ensure our customers receive the best possible products.&nbsp;About you- Previous experience of working within a picking environment- Demonstrate practical skills.- Good numeracy skills - Counting is a key part of this role.- Work under pressure and to deadlines- Work as part of a team and independently&nbsp;To apply: Please submit CV to Norwich@gap-personnel. com or call the team on 01603 767617Gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. Gap personnel is working as a recruitment business, recruiting on behalf of a Norfolk-based client.

Warehouse operative

Job Title:&nbsp;Production OperatorLocation:&nbsp;Rumney, CardiffPay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;11.44 - &pound;11.94Contract:&nbsp;Temporary on-goingAvailable shifts: 6am-6pm, 12 noon-12 midnight6pm - 6am&nbsp;Hourly rates: day shift &pound;11.00 - &pound;11.60 and night shift &pound;11.50 - &pound;12.10Duties:<ul>
<li>Assisting with the unloading of company vehicles</li><li>Sorting linen in the sorting area</li><li>Feeding linen through any ironer, towel folding or other garment processing equipment</li><li>Taking linen off the end of the production process, adopting quality control procedures</li><li>Assisting with the storage and packing of finished goods</li><li>Helping with other general duties within the production facility which may include cleaning, the removal of waste and other general cleaning and other duties on site</li><li>Assist loading/transport department on site, and off site in the event of exceptional circumstances.</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Good eye for details</li><li>Reliable and Punctual&nbsp;</li><li>Previous production experience</li></ul>
&nbsp;Successful candidates will be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Don&rsquo;t have a CV? Call the office on 01443 843499 and the team will help you with your registration.we are acting as an employment agency

Production Operative

<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">We are currently looking to recruit multiple FLT Drivers for one of our well-established clients based in Hapton - Burnley with immediate start.</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Counterbalance - Reach -VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) driver positions on AM/PM /NIGHT shifts are available with immediate start.</div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Shifts available are :</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Nights : Sunday -Thursday 10pm-6am</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Afternoon : Monday -Friday 2pm-10pm&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Days : 10am-6pm&nbsp;</div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Starting pay rate is from &pound;11.76 per hour -&pound;14.45 per hour depending on experience and shift hours.</div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">LLOP/COUNTERBALANCE :</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Using hand held scanners, picking items, palletising, moving pallets to location</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">H&amp;S and environmental standards maintained.</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Safe operation of machine / equipment as per training according to Standard Operating Procedures</div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">REACH:</div>
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<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Storing and retrieving pallets in rack&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Picking stock from racking location</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Loading and unloading trailers</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">H&amp;S and environmental standards maintained.</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Safe operation of machine / equipment as per training according to Standard Operating Procedure</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">VNA:( Very Narrow Aisle )</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Bulk or single picking to customers requirements on high level.</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Transferring stock from Goods In to Bulk storage</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">H&amp;S and environmental standards maintained.</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Safe operation of machine / equipment as per training according to Standard Operating Procedure</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">The successful candidate will hold an RTITB or In House Licence for Counterbalance /Reach / VNA (Very Narrow Aisle )&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">Training Course will be conducted .</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5f8q3-0-0">If you are interested&nbsp; in the position and you have the Required licences please send your CV to&nbsp; <a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
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FLT CB/REACH/VNA (Very Narrow Aisle ) 

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Controller to join the team with out ever growing client based in Doncaster. This role is perfect for an experienced Quality Professional.This opportunity offers great security and stability in the current economic climate, to start, grow and lead a close-knit team. The role also offers progression.Hours of work<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday 6am &ndash; 2 pm</li></ul>
Pay<ul>
<li>&pound;11.65 per hour</li></ul>
Role Description<ul>
<li>Control of quality protocols of incoming goods</li><li>Quality checking of products</li><li>Checking orders before they go out for delivery.</li><li>Checking information on labels for errors</li></ul>
Skills and Qualifications<ul>
<li>Competent in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, etc..</li><li>flexible to respond to different task areas on a daily basis</li><li>"hands on" mentality</li><li>High attention to details</li></ul>
Company InformationAs a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK.Benefits:<ul>
<li>28 days including statutory bank holidays.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Temp to perm</li></ul>
If this Warehouse Operative role sounds like a good match for you, hit apply now! Alternatively, you can call our team on 01709918533 or email us at&nbsp;rotherham@gap-personnel.comIf 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 job.Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy

Quality Checker

<a name="_Hlk173916763"></a>All employers have a legal obligation to prevent illegal working by completing comprehensive right-to-work (RTW) checks. But it&rsquo;s a responsibility that sits with the employer, so when it comes to your temporary workers it&rsquo;s your agency supplier&rsquo;s problem, not yours, right? Wrong. Whilst the consequences of non-compliance might legally fall on the agency, the reputational damage will hit your business too. Are you confident in your supplier&rsquo;s RTW processes, or is your brand and the welfare of your temporary workers at risk?
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You&rsquo;ve heard about the statutory excuse &ndash; but what exactly is it?
The statutory excuse is a legal defence for employers to avoid civil penalties if they have unknowingly employed someone who does not have the right to work in the UK. By conducting the necessary RTW checks, businesses can establish the statutory excuse. 
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RTW checks &ndash; what you need to know
As a swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020 the Home Office allowed RTW checks to be conducted remotely when in-person meetings weren't feasible. This flexibility was granted until 6th April 2022, followed by a period of leniency which ended on 30th September 2022. Since then, there have been three approved methods for checking an employee&rsquo;s right to work:
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; color: #2c2864;">&nbsp;In-person manual check for original documents</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; color: #2c2864;">The Home Office&rsquo;s online services for verifying right to work statuses</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; color: #2c2864;">Identification document validation technology (IDVT) check</li>
</ol>
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And the consequences for non-compliance?
If you&rsquo;re an employer who is not on top of your RTW checks you could face some hefty penalties. In February this year there were updates to this Civil Penalty Notice process, adjusting how these fines are calculated:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">A first-time offence: if it&rsquo;s your first slip-up, the fine has jumped from a maximum of &pound;15,000 to &pound;45,000 per illegal worker.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">A repeat offence: for those who&rsquo;ve had previous breaches, the maximum fine has increased from &pound;20,000 to a whopping &pound;60,000 per illegal worker.</li>
</ul>
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But employing illegal workers isn&rsquo;t just a civil matter &ndash; there&rsquo;s the possibility of criminal liability too. If an employer knew or had reasonable cause to believe that the worker didn&rsquo;t have permission to enter or remain in the UK, had overstayed their permitted period of leave, was not allowed to do they type of work they were engaged to complete, or that their documentation was in any way fraudulent, then they could face prosecution, carrying a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine!
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The key takeaway &ndash; stay vigilant, make sure all your documentation is in order, and work with a supplier who takes the responsibility as seriously as you do.
&nbsp;
Our RTW checking process
We utilise a thorough and multi-faceted approach to ensure all our candidates meet the necessary RTW requirements, including:
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An IDVT check via identity service provider 'GB Group PLC': The majority of RTW documents (sharecodes and valid passports) are verified through vetting technology by our trusted partner, 'GB Group PLC'. They help us verify documents quickly and securely, so you can be confident everything&rsquo;s in order without any fuss.
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A three-step manual check (for documents which cannot be checked digitally):
o&nbsp;&nbsp; Face-to-face verification: when digital checks aren't possible, we ask candidates to drop by our local branches where we&rsquo;ll review their documents in person.
o&nbsp;&nbsp; Secondary check: our internal compliance team then takes a second look to make sure everything checks out before the candidate starts work.
o&nbsp;&nbsp; Facial recognition technology: we also use facial recognition technology to compare registration photos, RTW document images, and interview images. If the match isn&rsquo;t clear-cut (below an 80% threshold), our compliance team steps in for a closer look.
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Why RTW checks are crucial
RTW checks aren&rsquo;t just about dodging fines - there are plenty of other great reasons to make them a priority in addition to helping us spot and prevent illegal working in the UK. They:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Ensure compliance with the GLAA licensing standards.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Meet our requirements under the Conduct Regulations 2003.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Are part of processes that mean people working in the UK are less likely to become victims of exploitation.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Protect both our brand and those of our clients.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Maintain compliance with many of our audit requirements.</li>
</ul>
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Our performance in numbers
In the past 12 months we have:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Received 73,000 applications</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Progressed almost 23,000 applications to RTW check:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">69.7% (15,890) provided a Sharecode.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">17.5% (3,990) provided a British or Irish Passport.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">12.7% (2,910) provided other documents and underwent manual checks</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">100% of these applicants completed an interview:
<ul>
<li style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;52% were interviewed within our branch network.</li>
<li style="color: #2c2864; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">48% completed interviews remotely via video calls.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Catching the imposters
One of the big things we focus on in our RTW process is spotting fraud. And, thanks to our thorough checks, we catch up to 10 imposters trying to register every week. So, you see, being proactive really pays off and helps us protect both ourselves and our clients from the risks of hiring illegal workers.
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Here at gap, our meticulous RTW checks do more than just keep you in line with immigration laws &ndash; they also protect your business from legal and reputational headaches. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and thorough manual checks, we provide a seamless and secure service that you can trust. Is it time to trust us with your recruitment needs?
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For further details on our RTW checking process or to discuss how we can assist your business, please <a style="color: #2c2864;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">get in touch</a> with our team today.

Right to work compliance – a critical check for your business

Last week the King delivered his speech to the House of Lords, introducing 40 legislative bills compared to last year's 21, which you might say is an indication of the new Government's determination to make swift progress. 
Several significant proposals were outlined, which will impact our industry over time, and ultimately your business too. Key among the new bills are the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill, legislation for the creation of Skills England, reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, and initiatives to support fair wages and working conditions. The Government's focus on economic growth and partnership with businesses is also noteworthy. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation&rsquo;s (REC) have issued their analysis, and we wanted to share the highlights with you. 
The Employment Rights Bill
This is likely the most significant legislation for our industry, introducing several changes. Proposals include:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Banning "exploitative" zero-hour contracts
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establishing a single enforcement body called the Fair Work Agency
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enhancing 'Day One' rights for workers
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prohibiting fire and rehire practices. 
The REC has engaged with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and officials to shape these proposals, noting shifts in tone, such as targeting only exploitative zero-hour contracts rather than an outright ban. The commitment to ongoing business engagement is positive. However, the introduction of a single &lsquo;worker&rsquo; status (that is, all workers regardless of sector, wage, or contract type being afforded the same basis rights and protections) was not included in the government paper released following the speech. The REC will continue to seek clarity on this matter, and we&rsquo;ll be sure to discuss the impacts with you once they&rsquo;re clear. 
A new Industrial Strategy
The formation of an Industrial Strategy Council is welcomed by the REC and hopefully by you too. This Council will develop a comprehensive assessment of current and future skills needs, ensuring the industrial strategy is effective. The REC advocates for a strategic and coordinated approach to workforce planning, a long-requested measure. The REC is in discussions with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) regarding the process and next steps, including membership criteria for the Industrial Strategy Council. 
Skills policy and apprenticeship levy
The establishment of Skills England aligns with REC's calls for a better skills system. This new body aims to unify businesses, education providers, unions, and the Government to ensure the workforce is equipped with necessary skills. We&rsquo;re hoping that by aligning training programs with market needs it will ease labour and skills shortages. 
The reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, now termed the &lsquo;Growth and Skills Levy,&rsquo; is a positive step too as it aims to provide businesses with greater flexibility in using levy funds. We support the REC's focus in ensuring that Labour's Growth and Skills Levy enables agency workers to access training to further their professional development, ultimately boosting your workforce productivity. 
National Minimum Wage and Pay Changes
The Government's commitment to a &ldquo;genuine&rdquo; living wage and the removal of age bands reflects concerns about the cost of living. However, increased costs for businesses should be considered too. It is crucial for the Government to work closely with all stakeholders to balance worker benefits with business needs. Recent inflation-busting pay rises will no doubt caution against further pressures that might force businesses to cease operations. 
The Equality Bill
The draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill introduces mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting for larger employers (typically those with 250+ employees), addressing pay disparities. While this is a step forward for equal pay, it means additional reporting requirements for businesses. 
Addressing economic inactivity
Although the King's Speech did not detail the Back to Work Plan Bill, it is expected to enhance employment opportunities and reduce barriers to work, particularly for disadvantaged groups. We&rsquo;re hopeful this could mean increased support for getting people back into work, leading to a larger pool of job candidates. Specifics are yet to be released, but we&rsquo;ll keep you updated once we have them.

What the King's speech might mean for business

You don&rsquo;t need to work in recruitment to be familiar with the job board Indeed &ndash; according to research from StandoutCV, as of April 2024 a whopping 63% of UK jobseekers use it in their job search (leaving Linkedin a distant second with 26%). 
Historically anyone could post a job on Indeed, either manually or through an integration with either their own website or job ad distributor platforms.&nbsp; A few clicks and their vacancy was almost instantly listed on the UK&rsquo;s most used job search engine, ready for candidates to apply. And for a fee you could boost your posting&rsquo;s visibility, but it wasn&rsquo;t a requirement, as you could benefit from what they called their &lsquo;organic feed&rsquo; traffic at no cost. 
And recruiters did benefit from it &ndash; with pricing pressure on all businesses it was a cost-effective source of applications. But, whilst direct employers can continue to utilise their free posting offering, what you might not know is that Indeed have recently scrapped their free visibility service for recruitment agencies. So, if you&rsquo;re working with an agency provider and this is news to you, we&rsquo;re here to give you the full lowdown.&nbsp; 
Changes to organic visibility on Indeed
As of 2nd May this year, Indeed have removed their free visibility service altogether for jobs posted by agencies. Recruiters will now need to use Indeed&rsquo;s &lsquo;sponsored jobs&rsquo; product &ndash; meaning they&rsquo;ll have to pay to ensure their job postings are visible to candidates. There was very little notice, so it&rsquo;s likely that commercial agreements currently in place have not accounted for these costs. 
Who did it impact?
All staffing agencies that benefitted from free organic visibility on Indeed were affected. This includes not only businesses that engaged directly with Indeed but also those who benefitted from applications through their job ads being aggregated from the internet and shared on Indeed via a process called &lsquo;web scraping&rsquo;. 
Reasons behind the changes
Indeed's decision was driven by the prevalence of low-quality, mass-posted roles that made it harder for smaller or niche positions to stand out. They want to focus on promoting higher quality job listings and discourage spam or scam postings by introducing a sponsorship model.&nbsp; 
The implications
For recruitment businesses that were used to attracting applications and website visitors from Indeed, this short-notice switch-off will have had a significant impact on traffic and, in turn, sourcing strategies. Agencies operating within lower-margin sectors, including hospitality, retail, and industrial, are most likely to have relied on free visibility to balance cost constraints and are therefore more likely to feel the negative effects. If industrial agencies stop using Indeed because the costs outweigh the small management fees they earn, we anticipate that the audience&mdash;industrial job seekers&mdash;will eventually migrate to other platforms. 
We're ahead of the game
Our candidate registration portal isn&rsquo;t just about making applications easier and more compliant, it enables us to track the source of our applications too. So, from the moment we were notified of this upcoming change we&rsquo;ve been able to model exactly how we think it will impact our business, build contingency plans, and continue monitoring on an ongoing basis. Here&rsquo;s some of the actions we took to mitigate potential impact and overcome the challenges to deliver #StressFreeStaffing: 
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<li>Consulted with several job boards, including Indeed, on how to optimise job ad performance on their sites.</li>
<li>Delivered a &lsquo;best practice guide&rsquo; for our teams, along with training and advice to support them in creating clear, concise adverts that reach the right audience and meet the standards of each job board platform.</li>
<li>Continued to use paid job boards like Indeed, Totaljobs, and CV Library where required, whilst liaising directly with clients about their individual requirements and the costs of sponsored campaigns.</li>
<li>Enhanced our Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) efforts by creating dedicated landing pages for key clients, featuring job listings, partnership details, FAQs, and benefits.</li>
<li>Audited and improved current job ads with compelling meta titles and keywords to boost SEO rankings. </li>
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And our plan is working &ndash; despite the drop in traffic from Indeed, we&rsquo;ve had over 1,000 extra&nbsp;Google clicks in the past month. 
But that&rsquo;s not all &ndash; we&rsquo;re actively leveraging our extensive pre-screened candidate database which boasts an impressive 100,000 fully compliant candidates, registered and ready to work. &nbsp;&nbsp;This means we can keep connecting businesses with top-tier talent smoothly and efficiently, maintaining uninterrupted support for our clients during this transition period. 
Your next move
Job ad posting might have gone through some changes, but we're on top of things and have the tools in place to make sure our clients won't feel a thing. Our proactive strategies, ongoing optimisation, and commitment to best practice mean we can handle these challenges smoothly, keeping the high standards and delivering great results our clients have come to expect. It&rsquo;s all part of our commitment to #StressFreeStaffing - demonstrating our ability to adapt without missing a beat. Do you know if your current agency provider has a contingency plan in place? Now is the time to ask. And in the meantime, if you have any questions about the changes, or you&rsquo;re interested in discussing what we can do for your business, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">get in touch</a> with us today.

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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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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.

Gap personnel is proud to partner with Bleckmann, managing their temporary recruitment needs through supporting hundreds of skilled individuals across their sites in Corby and Bury St Edmunds.Once started as a local Dutch and Belgium logistics provider for companies in the fashion industry, Bleckmann have grown into an international logistics company serving many renowned brands across fashion and lifestyle industries. They leverage their experience and knowledge built over many years, passed from team members to team members, and expanded their activities ever since. Despite their growth and substantially larger business size, Bleckmann have always kept their spirit of an agile entrepreneur, drive to excel, passion for logistics and culture of putting people first ... since 1862. Bleckmann&rsquo;s core values of engagement, entrepreneurship, expertise, and excellence are key to their success. These principles guide their operations, ensuring exceptional service, innovation, and high-quality logistics solutions for their clients.Want to find out more? Visit Bleckmann website for more information.

<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>

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