Job Title: Car Park Management Operative Location: Milton Keynes, MK1 Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 p/h Shifts: Monday to Sunday, with potential weekday availability as needed. Potential shift times &bull; 10:00am &ndash; 6:30pm &bull; 12:00pm &ndash; 6:00pm &bull; 1:30pm &ndash; 10:00pm &bull; 4:30pm &ndash; 10:00pm Contract: Temporary ongoing Gap personnel are proud to be working together with one of our clients who are the world's largest manufacturer of shopping trolleys and luggage trolleys. Job Duties &bull; Collect and organize abandoned shopping trolleys from car park and surrounding areas. &bull; Push trolleys to designated trolley bays and store entrances. &bull; Inspect trolleys for damage and report any issues for repair. &bull; Ensure trolleys are in good working condition and safe for customer use. &bull; Provide assistance to customers with trolley usage when needed. &bull; Maintain a clean and tidy car park area, including trolley bays. &bull; Ensure the car park is free from hazards and obstructions. &bull; Support other teams with additional tasks when required.&nbsp; Ideal candidate will have &bull; Physically fit and active &bull; Good attention to detail &bull; Proactive and self-motivated &bull; Good communication skills &bull; Health &amp; safety conscious &bull; Enthusiastic work ethic with a willingness to improve and make a difference. &bull; Good team skills to be able to work with others and lead from the front. For those who demonstrate good working ethics, and commitment, there are permanent opportunities available. If the job sounds like for you, please e call the office on 01452 302852 and ask for Ineta.

Car Park Management Operative

Join a Market-Leading Manufacturing Business
Are you an experienced Assembly Technician or Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and innovative manufacturing company based in Leeds (LS28). Our client is a recognised leader in the design and manufacture of commercial cooking equipment, supplying products to some of the world's most renowned food service and hospitality brands.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
As an Assembly Technician, you will play a key role in the assembly and manufacture of high-quality equipment, ensuring products meet the highest standards of workmanship and performance.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in a similar assembly, manufacturing, or mechanical fitting environment and demonstrate strong technical and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Assemble large electrical and mechanical components to specification.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Interpret and work from engineering drawings, technical documents, and assembly instructions.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Use overhead cranes to safely move and position components and assemblies.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality standards.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Follow health and safety procedures and company policies at all times.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.</li>
</ul>
Working Hours
Rotating Shift Pattern (Monday to Friday):
Week 1
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Monday to Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm</li>
</ul>
Week 2
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Monday to Thursday: 12:30pm - 10:00pm</li>
</ul>
Enjoy a great work-life balance with no regular weekend working.
Pay &amp; Benefits
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">&pound;15.14 per hour on day shift</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">&pound;18.93 per hour on back shift</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Overtime opportunities available</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Free onsite parking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Modern manufacturing facility</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ongoing training and career development</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Competitive pay rates</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Excellent public transport links</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Opportunity to work for a respected and growing manufacturer</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Supportive team culture with long-term career prospects</li>
</ul>
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience in assembly, mechanical fitting, or manufacturing engineering.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience operating overhead cranes (up to 120 tonnes preferred).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A strong focus on health and safety.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.</li>
</ul>
Apply Today
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful and growing manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your engineering and manufacturing career.

Assembly Technician

Job Title:&nbsp;E-Commerce PackerLocation:&nbsp;Swindon, SN3Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;13.10 per hour, raising to &pound;13.45 after 12 weeksShifts: Fixed shifts Monday to Friday 6am &ndash; 2pm, or 10am &ndash; 6pmContract:&nbsp;Temporary ongoingGap personnel are proud to be working together with a largest global manufacturer of Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion batteries based in Swindon, who are currently looking for 3 E-comm packers to join and to support busy Manufacturing company.Job Duties:<ul>
<li>Picking and packing items according to online orders.</li><li>Inspecting items for damage or discrepancies.</li><li>Weighing and labelling packages.</li><li>Ensuring timely dispatch of shipments.</li><li>Maintaining cleanliness and order in packing areas.</li><li>Using barcode scanners and inventory management systems</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic work ethic with a willingness to improve and make a difference.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and think outside the box.</li><li>Ability to go the extra mile and be flexible with working hours when needed.</li><li>Ability to multitask</li><li>Ability to follow &amp; fully understand instructions and be able to clearly explain requirements to others.</li><li>Good team skills to be able to work with others and lead from the front.</li><li>Good verbal &amp; written communication skills</li><li>Good attention to detail.</li></ul>
Previous experience <ul>
<li>Previous experience in a warehouse environment and e-commerce department .</li><li>Good knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures.</li><li>Experience in the use of scanning equipment.</li></ul>
Working hours:Fixed shifts Monday to Friday 6am &ndash; 2pm, or 10am &ndash; 6pm &ndash; the shift is not of your choice but will be dictated by the ClientPay Rates:<ul>
<li>&pound;13.10 p/h raising to &pound;13.45 after 12 weeks.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Due to nature of the business, Health and Safety induction and walkaround will be held on site. Prior maths test to be completed by the candidate, and sent back to agency representative for positive verification. All interviews will be held on site too.For those who demonstrate good working ethics, and commitment, there are permanent opportunities available.If the job sounds like for you, please contact Aga immediately on 07972667856. Alternatively please call the Swindon office 01793687605 or Gloucester office 01452 302852 and ask for Aga or Paul.

E-Commerce Packer

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for our client in Hortonwood area, Telford.
Hours of work:&nbsp; Night shift only 6PM-6AM Continental shifts (weekend off and weekend on)
Pay Rate: Starting on &pound;15.01ph
Job Details - Machine Operator , running machines, packing off machines, checking quality, Full training providing, Fast environment, ideally previous machine experience required, Permanent contracts offered after trial period for successful candidates.
What we want from you -&nbsp; someone who prefers working on Night Shift -&nbsp; A positive attitude to work &middot; Good Attendance &middot; A real team player &middot;Have a flexible approach to work and duties &middot;Happy to take on training&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please email your CV to telford@gap-personnel.com alternatively, you can call our office on 01952443750 to speak to one of our team members who will be happy to help.

Machine Operative Nights

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-drop Van Driver for our client in Leeds..
This is a temp to perm role and an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team with an excellent employer.
The role involves collecting rental bikes around the Manchester area and bring them back to the Trafford Park depot to be serviced and repaired.
The day would be split into a round in the morning, return to depot for lunch and then another round in the afternoon.
Requirements: full valid UK driving licence- maximum 3 points on the licence ,previous experience, driving printer, vehicle tech savvy and steer wise
Hours are: 4 on 4 off with 2 different shifts, 07:00-18:00 and 09:00-20:00 - weekly rotation.
Pay: &pound;12.71 per hour
The role is temp to perm after 12 weeks.
Gap personnel is acting as an employment business.Gap personnel are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. 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

Multi Drop Van Driver - Leeds

We have an exciting opportunity for full time Production Operator to become a part of a reputable company.
Location: Malton
Job title: Production operator
Pay rate: &pound;12.82 - &pound;15.10
&nbsp;
06:30 - 18:30 - Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday
PAY RATE starts from &pound;13.17 up to &pound;14.54
OVERTIME starts from &pound;15.94 up to &pound;17.65 after 38h
&nbsp;
05:00 - 15:00 - Monday to Friday
05:30 - 15:30 - Monday to Friday
06:00 - 16:00 - Monday to Friday
07:30 - 17:30 - Monday to Friday
PAY RATE starts from &pound;13.90 up to &pound;18.25
OVERTIME starts from &pound;17.38 up to &pound;22.81 after 38h
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
About you:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to work full time </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Excellent, professional work ethic</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to adapt quickly to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Packing meat product to&nbsp;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Following health and safety guidelines, keeping work areas clean, and removing hazardous materials</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensuring production deadlines are met.</li>
</ul>
Benefits:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Onsite secure parking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Company events,</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Canteen&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Production Operative

A Production Operative is responsible for assisting in the manufacturing, processing, packaging, and quality control of meat sausages while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety. The role requires working efficiently as part of a team to meet production targets.
Pay Rate / Shift
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00&nbsp;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pay Rate &pound;12.83 Overtime &pound;16.04</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Prepare raw meat and ingredients for sausage production.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Operate production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Fill, link, and package sausages according to company specifications.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Monitor product quality and report any defects or issues.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Weigh, label, and pack finished products.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment following food hygiene standards.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Follow all health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Comply with food safety regulations, including HACCP and company quality procedures.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Assist with stock movement and storage of raw materials and finished products.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Meet daily production targets while maintaining product quality.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Support team members and supervisors with other production tasks as required.</li>
</ul>
Skills and Requirements
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience in food manufacturing or meat processing is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to work in a cold environment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good attention to detail and quality standards.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good teamwork and communication skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and lift items where required.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and overtime if needed.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Working Conditions
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Cold factory environment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Standing for extended periods.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Repetitive manual tasks.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Use of machinery and production equipment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">PPE such as hairnets, gloves, safety boots, and protective clothing must be worn at all times.</li>
</ul>

Join our team as a Production Operative in a fast-paced fish factory in Grimsby!.&nbsp;
Key&nbsp;Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assemble fish products into packaging, label, and pack the products.</li>
<li>Physically handle heavy fish products</li>
<li>Check product quality on the line</li>
<li>Follow required work instruction and procedures</li>
<li>Maintain, hygiene and follow safety regulation.</li>
<li>Work efficiently to meet production targets.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to work in fast- paced environment.</li>
<li>Attention to details and quality control</li>
<li>Physically fir and comfortable with shift work.</li>
</ul>
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay&amp; overtime opportunities</li>
<li>Temp to Perm opportunities</li>
<li>Training</li>
</ul>
Shift:
Monday to Friday
06:00-14:00 14:00-22:00 22:00-06:00
&nbsp;
Pay:
Days &pound;12.71 Nights &pound;14.00
&nbsp;

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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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!
&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.
&nbsp;
<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.
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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.
&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.
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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.
&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.
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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.
&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.
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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.
#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.

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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;">Front Line Managers</li>
<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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