<div>
<h2>About the Role</h2>
We are seeking a proactive and organised Fail‑Safe Officer (Band 3) to join an NHS team. This important administrative role ensures that essential patient pathways&mdash;particularly those involving clinical results, referrals, screening, and diagnostics&mdash;are monitored, completed, and tracked safely.As a Fail‑Safe Officer, you will play a key part in maintaining patient safety by identifying delays, escalating concerns, and ensuring that all follow‑up actions are completed within required timeframes.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Monitor and track clinical pathways, results, referrals, screening outcomes, and follow‑up actions.</li><li>Identify potential delays or risks and escalate appropriately to clinical and administrative teams.</li><li>Ensure that patients requiring review or repeat testing are contacted and actioned according to local and national policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate records using Trust systems (e.g., EPR, tracking tools, failsafe databases).</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal teams, clinical staff, and external partners to resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Produce reports, data summaries, and audits to support compliance and service improvement.</li><li>Support the wider administrative team with high‑quality clerical duties as needed.</li></ul>
<h2>About You</h2>
The ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Previous administrative experience, ideally within the NHS or a similar environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes accurately.</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li><li>Confidence in using IT systems and learning new digital tools.</li><li>The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>A commitment to patient safety and improving service quality.</li></ul>
This is a temporary role until the end of March initially.&nbsp;</div>

Administration Officer

gap personnel is recruiting for an immediate start,&nbsp;a skilled MIG / TIG Welder to join their production team.&nbsp;you will be joining a&nbsp;busy manufacturing business&nbsp;based in Stow Maries. Essex.MIG / TIG WelderLocation: Stow Maries CM3 Hours: Monday&ndash;Friday, 08:00&ndash;17:00 (regular overtime available) Pay: Competitive / negotiable depending on experience&nbsp;<h3 data-start="580" data-end="593">Duties:</h3>
<ul data-start="594" data-end="808">
<li data-start="594" data-end="639">
MIG and TIG welding mild steel components</li><li data-start="640" data-end="693">
Production welding to drawings and specifications</li><li data-start="694" data-end="740">
Fabrication of flat and formed steel parts</li><li data-start="741" data-end="808">
Maintaining quality and consistency in a production environment</li></ul>
<h3 data-start="810" data-end="827">Requirements:</h3>
<ul data-start="828" data-end="1077">
<li data-start="828" data-end="869">
Proven MIG and TIG welding experience</li><li data-start="870" data-end="922">
Ability to read and work from technical drawings</li><li data-start="923" data-end="970">
Experience with light to medium gauge steel</li><li data-start="971" data-end="1024">
Reliable, punctual, and able to work to deadlines</li><li data-start="1025" data-end="1077">
Production or manufacturing background preferred</li></ul>
<h3 data-start="1079" data-end="1097">&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 data-start="1079" data-end="1097">What's on Offer:</h3>
<ul data-start="1098" data-end="1260">
<li data-start="1098" data-end="1125">
Stable, full-time hours, 42.5hrs weekly.</li><li data-start="1126" data-end="1156">
Regular overtime available - Increased rates of pay</li><li data-start="1157" data-end="1214">
Rates of pay negotiable based on skill and experience</li><li data-start="1215" data-end="1260">
Friendly, supportive workshop environment</li><li>Temp to perm&nbsp;available for the right candidate.</li></ul>
&nbsp;To apply for this MIG/TIG welder position, please send your updated CV to southend@gap-personnel.com complete online registration or contact the team for more information on 01702 987900

MIG/TIG Welder 

<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Pay &amp; Working hours: 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Monday &ndash; Friday working 08:30 &ndash; 16:30 or 05:00 - 13:00&nbsp;
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&pound;12.60 Per Hour&nbsp;
<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&nbsp;
<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Position Duties and Scope:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Log, &nbsp;prepare and extract samples prior to analysis. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Maintain daily service delivery to Company KPI&rsquo;s.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Understand customer requirements.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Work with other team members to ensure efficient flow of samples
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Candidate ideally worked in a lab environment, but full training is given.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Temp-perm position for the right candidate.
&nbsp;
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&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Samples completed in compliance with quality management/processing system.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Samples completed to allocated quantities and deadlines after traininn.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next LT Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Attention to detail is key.
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Lab Technician

3.5t Van DriverLocation:&nbsp;Exeter, Devongap personnel are recruiting for a&nbsp;3.5t Van Driver&nbsp;to join a dedicated service team in Exeter, Devon. This is a hands-on, rewarding role that makes a real difference to people&rsquo;s lives by providing essential healthcare equipment to support independent living.You&rsquo;ll be responsible for the&nbsp;delivery, installation, collection, servicing, and repair&nbsp;of community equipment in people&rsquo;s homes, care homes, schools, and hospitals across Devon. Equipment ranges from walking frames and crutches to hoists, beds, and pressure care products. You may also carry out&nbsp;minor home adaptations&nbsp;such as installing handrails and grab rails.&nbsp;What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, but&nbsp;full training will be provided</li><li>Full UK driving licence&nbsp;(held for at least 2 years, no more than 6 points)</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;load and unload goods&nbsp;&ndash; some items may be heavy</li><li>Strong&nbsp;customer service and communication skills</li><li>Basic&nbsp;DIY skills&nbsp;(advantageous for home adaptations)</li><li>Previous&nbsp;van driving experience&nbsp;beneficial</li><li>Flexibility to be part of a&nbsp;same day and out-of-hours rota, including some weekend cover</li><li>Experience in PAT &amp; LOLER, servicing equipment</li></ul>
&nbsp;What&rsquo;s on offer<ul>
<li>&pound;12.24ph</li><li>08.00AM &ndash; 5.00PM&nbsp;(Tuesday&ndash;Saturday)</li><li>Company van, tools, uniform and fuel card provided</li></ul>
&nbsp;How to ApplyIf you are practical, customer-focused, and keen to join a team where your work makes a genuine difference in the community, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.&nbsp; Apply today by contacting gap personnel or submitting your CV online.&nbsp;

Van Driver

3.5t Van DriverLocation:&nbsp;Exeter, Devongap personnel are recruiting for a&nbsp;3.5t Van Driver&nbsp;to join a dedicated service team in Exeter, Devon. This is a hands-on, rewarding role that makes a real difference to people&rsquo;s lives by providing essential healthcare equipment to support independent living.You&rsquo;ll be responsible for the&nbsp;delivery, installation, collection, servicing, and repair&nbsp;of community equipment in people&rsquo;s homes, care homes, schools, and hospitals across Devon. Equipment ranges from walking frames and crutches to hoists, beds, and pressure care products. You may also carry out&nbsp;minor home adaptations&nbsp;such as installing handrails and grab rails.&nbsp;What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, but&nbsp;full training will be provided</li><li>Full UK driving licence&nbsp;(held for at least 2 years, no more than 6 points)</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;load and unload goods&nbsp;&ndash; some items may be heavy</li><li>Strong&nbsp;customer service and communication skills</li><li>Basic&nbsp;DIY skills&nbsp;(advantageous for home adaptations)</li><li>Previous&nbsp;van driving experience&nbsp;beneficial</li><li>Flexibility to be part of a&nbsp;same day and out-of-hours rota, including some weekend cover</li></ul>
&nbsp;What&rsquo;s on offer<ul>
<li>&pound;12.24ph</li><li>11.00am &ndash; 9.00pm&nbsp;(Monday to Friday)</li><li>Company van, tools, uniform and fuel card provided</li></ul>
&nbsp;How to ApplyIf you are practical, customer-focused, and keen to join a team where your work makes a genuine difference in the community, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.&nbsp; Apply today by contacting gap personnel or submitting your CV online.&nbsp;

3.5t Van DriverLocation:&nbsp;Exeter, Devongap personnel are recruiting for a&nbsp;3.5t Van Driver&nbsp;to join a dedicated service team in Exeter, Devon. This is a hands-on, rewarding role that makes a real difference to people&rsquo;s lives by providing essential healthcare equipment to support independent living.You&rsquo;ll be responsible for the&nbsp;delivery, installation, collection, servicing, and repair&nbsp;of community equipment in people&rsquo;s homes, care homes, schools, and hospitals across Devon. Equipment ranges from walking frames and crutches to hoists, beds, and pressure care products. You may also carry out&nbsp;minor home adaptations&nbsp;such as installing handrails and grab rails.What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, but&nbsp;full training will be provided</li><li>Full UK driving licence&nbsp;(held for at least 2 years, no more than 6 points)</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;load and unload goods&nbsp;&ndash; some items may be heavy</li><li>Strong&nbsp;customer service and communication skills</li><li>Basic&nbsp;DIY skills&nbsp;(advantageous for home adaptations)</li><li>Previous&nbsp;van driving experience&nbsp;beneficial</li><li>Flexibility to be part of a&nbsp;same day and out-of-hours rota, including some weekend cover</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on offer<ul>
<li>&pound;12.24ph</li><li>08.00am &ndash; 6.00pm&nbsp;(Tuesday&ndash;Saturday)</li><li>Company van, tools, uniform and fuel card provided</li></ul>
How to ApplyIf you are practical, customer-focused, and keen to join a team where your work makes a genuine difference in the community, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Apply today by contacting gap personnel or submitting your CV online.

Pay &amp; Hours of Work
&bull; Sunday to Thursday working 10pm-6am
&bull; &pound;14.70 per hour
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Responsibilities
&bull; Weighing and checking raw materials before production and general food production duties
&bull; Packaging and labelling of food products ready for despatch
&bull; Completing basic quality checks of products prior to despatch
&bull; Maintaining an extremely high level of hygiene, cleaning the environment regularly
&bull; Working alone to own initiative but also as part of a team to meet targets
&nbsp;
Essential Skills
&bull; Previously worked within a food manufacturing environment would be desirable
&bull; Willing to pick up new skills and learn new processes
&bull; Happy working to meet targets
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Closing Date: 06/03/2026

Night Shift Food Production Operatives 

Stores Operative - Supervisor Site Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12 Contract: Temporary ongoing Shift: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, day time, weekend availability required Pay Rate: &pound;13.03 per hour, paid weekly&ldquo;Rolling out the green carpet for your career.&rdquo;Due to continued business growth, gap personnel are excited to be recruiting for a Stores Operative to join the friendly, diverse, and passionate team at Yeo Valley in Newton Abbot.Your Role as a Stores Operative:As a key member of the site&rsquo;s stores team, your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li class="xmsonormal">Carrying out stock check and booking in of parts for engineering stores in Newton Abbot site.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Minimising down time by making sure critical parts are available.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Assisting with part identification working closely with part suppliers.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Assisting with project work as and when required, including the introduction of new parts for new plant and equipment.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Continuously improving the stores layout and identification of parts for optimised equipment up time.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Providing specialist knowledge and insight for new and current technologies whilst developing the knowledge in colleagues and wider teams.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Maintain effective communication including timely escalation of appropriate information with department and site management teams.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Actively participate in department and cross functional activity to deliver performance against set KPI targets to ensure all aspects of engineering are effective with clear actions and focused ownership to control and correct to root cause in a timely manner.</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:<ul>
<li>An experiences stores person</li><li>Enthusiastic and reliable team players</li><li>Ability to carry out manual handling tasks and work at pace</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and basic numeracy</li><li>Commitment to health &amp; safety and food hygiene practices</li><li>Previous warehouse or food manufacturing experience (desirable)</li><li>Forklift licence (an advantage but not essential)</li></ul>
Everything else?Leave that to the team at&nbsp;Yeo Valley&nbsp;who will provide you with exemplary training programs and development.All of this, AND superb onsite facilities:Subsidised food canteen offering fresh hot and cold food; vending machines; creative break-out areas, free site parking; discounted Yeo Valley products; honesty fridges for further food discounts.What else is left to do? Simply&nbsp;APPLY&nbsp;and let&rsquo;s get your career started at&nbsp;Yeo Valley.

Stores Person

In busy industrial environments, productivity is everything. So when it dips, or <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/battling-attrition-how-to-keep-your-workforce-engaged-during-peak/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">turnover</a> creeps up, it&rsquo;s hard to miss. And the question on everyone&rsquo;s mind is usually the same: what&rsquo;s actually causing it?
We see it all too often, recruitment agencies or businesses focus on filling shifts quickly rather than matching people to the reality of the role. When that happens, the impact is felt on the shop floor, where small delays stack up and momentum is ultimately lost. Yikes.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">The trouble with "that'll do" staffing (spoiler: it rarely&nbsp;does)</h2>
Industrial roles aren&rsquo;t necessarily interchangeable, even if they look similar on paper. Pace, physical demands, working conditions, and repetition &ndash; they all play a part, and not everyone responds to those pressures in the same way.
Choosing whoever is available, instead of who is right, rarely goes well onsite. The result? High turnover and low productivity &ndash; we&rsquo;ll lay off on the &ldquo;I told you so&rdquo; moments whilst you try not facepalm too hard.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Where speed thrills, but understanding kills... turnover</h2>
This is where a recruitment agency that truly understands your needs makes all the difference. By taking the time to learn how an operation works, what each role demands, and who is most likely to succeed, the right candidates are placed faster, perform better, and stick around longer.
Knowing your operation and the role like the back of their hand means your recruitment partner can put the right person in the right place &ndash; and that person hits the ground running from day one. Fewer leavers, faster output. In short, a win-win all round.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">What gap personnel does differently</h2>
At gap personnel, recruitment starts with listening. As a specialist industrial recruitment agency focused on industrial recruitment, we invest time in understanding tempo, pressures, and culture before putting candidates forward.
Once we know what makes your operation tick, robust candidate screening ensures suitability always comes first &ndash; but we do it at scale. This means we can supply skilled temporary staff in the numbers you need, without ever resorting to a &ldquo;bums on seats&rdquo; approach.
But we can only do so much on our own. The best candidates want more than a job &ndash; they want a quality placement with a quality employer. That&rsquo;s why we work with you to make sure people want to work for you, whether it&rsquo;s highlighting perks, showcasing growth opportunities, or simply telling your story. The goal? Making your business a place people are excited to join.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">A workforce that works, for results that count</h2>
When the right recruitment partner is doing the right things, the results aren&rsquo;t necessarily dramatic. But they are noticeable. People settle in quicker. Teams don&rsquo;t feel like they&rsquo;re constantly starting over. Managers stop spinning plates and can get back to running the operation.
By delivering both volume and quality, tailored recruitment isn&rsquo;t just a process. It keeps your operation running smoothly and your teams performing at their best. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re trusted across the UK to provide industrial staffing that genuinely works.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">It just... works (and that's no accident)</h2>
Recruitment shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a compromise. A recruitment agency that invests time to understand your culture and expectations delivers something far more valuable than a quick fix &ndash; it creates a stable, skilled, and scalable workforce that keeps your operation running smoothly and your teams performing at their best. And we think that just works far better than any quick fix or rushed hire.
Are you ready for a partnership that just works? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch with our team today.</a>
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Quality hires beat quick fixes every time

Employment Rights Act – Royal Assent Update

There&rsquo;s a moment in every busy operation &ndash; usually somewhere between the second peak of the week and the next curveball &ndash; when the chaos begins to creep in. The kind of creeping where supervisors start wearing that glazed-over look and workers are rapidly trying to figure out who to ask, where to go, and why everything is running on more guesswork than planning.
And sure, any agency can send bodies to fill gaps in the workforce. But not every agency can stand with them while they do. That takes <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">onsite recruitment support</a> &ndash; occasionally seen as a &lsquo;nice-to-have&rsquo;, but more often that not, absolutely essential.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because &lsquo;checking in&rsquo; isn&rsquo;t the same as being present</h2>
Industrial sector businesses don&rsquo;t need distance with their staffing partner, especially when volumes are high. When an agency manages things from miles away, cracks start to show: think unfilled shifts, inconsistent training, clunky <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">communication</a>, and temps wandering around unsure of who&rsquo;s actually running the show. The account management team ends up spinning too many plates, operational flow stutters, and the whole environment feels more reactive than proactive.
It&rsquo;s not that your supplier isn&rsquo;t trying &ndash; it&rsquo;s that remote support simply can&rsquo;t keep pace with a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Without someone in the thick of it, the workforce feels disconnected, you feel under-supported, and the operation feels like it&rsquo;s permanently on the back foot.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Out of sight, out of mind? Not on our watch </h2>
This is where gap personnel take a very different route. We don&rsquo;t just drop by once in a blue moon &ndash; we&rsquo;re practically permanent residents (in fact, some of our onsite teams could definitely claim squatter&rsquo;s rights). Instead of waving from afar, we put real people where they can make real impact. Temps know exactly who to turn to, account managers stop drowning in admin, and the whole workforce settles faster, which means they&rsquo;re more productive for your site.
Because we&rsquo;re genuinely embedded in your business, we can deliver comprehensive induction and training onsite, giving every new starter the structure and confidence they need from day one. And with us on the shop floor, it&rsquo;s easy to keep you updated on legislation and industry updates as they happen &ndash; no delay, no disconnect.
But the real win? Seamless integration. We pick up the rhythm of your operation, join your planning conversations, and keep proactive communication flowing long before problems have room to spiral. Over time, we operate as a genuine extension of your business, building the kind of honest and transparent relationship that high-volume operations rely on.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Support that delivers where it matters most</h2>
When recruitment support steps inside the building &ndash; like, literally inside &ndash; everything changes. The workforce stabilises. The communication improves. The training levels out. Account managers get time back. Temps feel looked after. And the general atmosphere shifts from &lsquo;survival mode&rsquo; to &lsquo;nailed it&rsquo;.
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">It doesn&rsquo;t happen by chance. It happens because onsite support brings consistency, clarity, and care to an environment that moves quickly and demands even quicker decisions. And when your recruitment partner is as committed, connected, and present as the rest of your operation? Well, that&rsquo;s when #ItJustWorks.
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If you&rsquo;re managing ongoing or seasonal high-volume hiring and want a recruitment partner who understands your operation from the inside out, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">speak to our on-site recruitment specialists today.</a>
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High-volume hiring works best when your partner’s in the building

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Benefits So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?<ul><li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>An additional &frac12; day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>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;">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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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<h6>Get in touch</h6><ul><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></ul>

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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