Food Production Operator - Days
Site Location: Weston Super Mare Contract: Temporary ongoing Shift Pattern: 12-hour shift, 4 on 4 off, 6:00am to 6:00pm Pay Rate: &pound;13.03 per hour
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Due to continued business growth, gap personnel are recruiting for Food Production Operator &ndash; Days to join the a team&nbsp;in Weston Super Mare. These roles are available with&nbsp;immediate starts.
As a Food Production Operator &ndash; Days, you will be helping with the day-to-day running of the production line, making sure products are made safely, correctly, and on time.
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Main duties and responsibilities:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Working on the line and helping with food production </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Packing products correctly and safely </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Checking that everything is running as it should </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Keeping your area clean and organised </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Letting the team know if there are any issues </li>
</ul>
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What we are looking for:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to work well in a team </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good communication skills </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Happy to do manual work </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to work in a fast-paced environment </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous food production experience is helpful, but not essential </li>
</ul>
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Training and development:
Full training will be provided by our client, with opportunities for ongoing support and development.
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Onsite facilities include:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Subsidised canteen with hot and cold food </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Vending machines </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Creative break-out areas </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Free onsite parking </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Discounted Yeo Valley products </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Honesty fridges with additional food discounts </li>
</ul>
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If you are looking to start a new opportunity with a well-established business, don't wait and apply today.
gap personnel are operating as an employment business.
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Production Operator

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We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join an NHS team as a Band 3 call handler. This is a key administrative role supporting the delivery of outpatient services, ensuring patients receive timely, efficient, and high-quality care throughout their treatment pathway.You will play a vital role in coordinating appointments and supporting patients across Outpatient, Routine, Urgent, Suspected Cancer, and MDT pathways, helping the Trust meet its performance targets and deliver excellent patient experience.<hr />
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate and schedule patient appointments in line with Trust booking policies and clinical priority targets</li><li>Track patients along their pathway to ensure timely progression and prevent delays or breaches</li><li>Ensure patients receive accurate and relevant information in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all data is entered correctly onto Trust systems</li><li>Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused booking and administrative service</li><li>Provide a professional, courteous, and empathetic telephone service to patients and colleagues</li><li>Use Trust IT systems to record and report clinical and performance data in line with IT strategy and governance requirements</li><li>Proactively monitor and manage waiting times for both routine and cancer pathways</li><li>Liaise with clinical teams and patients to resolve pathway issues and avoid target breaches</li><li>Work to strict reporting deadlines, escalating risks or potential breaches to line managers promptly</li><li>Adhere to Trust policies and protocols, including the Elective Access Policy (EAP) and Standard Trust Administration Guidelines (STAGS)</li></ul>
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<h3>About You</h3>
<ul>
<li>Strong organisational and administrative skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Confident using IT systems and databases</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Customer-focused approach with a commitment to patient care</li><li>Previous NHS or healthcare administration experience (desirable but not essential)</li></ul>
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Out patient call handler

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Plumbing Background) Location: Hortonwood, Telford Hours: Monday &ndash; Thursday 7:00am &ndash; 4:00pm, Friday 7:00am &ndash; early finish Salary: &pound;38,482 About the Role: Gap Personnel is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a strong plumbing background to join our client on-site in Hortonwood, Telford. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and water systems while supporting safe and efficient site operations.Key Responsibilities as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:<ul data-start="878" data-end="1943">
<li data-section-id="1fx5fk1" data-start="878" data-end="1032">Perform planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and hot/cold water systems.</li><li data-section-id="1binys" data-start="1033" data-end="1128">Read, understand, and follow technical diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer instructions.</li><li data-section-id="1egyyy1" data-start="1129" data-end="1238">Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and plumbing faults using appropriate tools and equipment.</li><li data-section-id="1ugfum9" data-start="1239" data-end="1337">Repair, replace, and install building services equipment, fixtures, and mechanical components.</li><li data-section-id="uqbrsm" data-start="1338" data-end="1414">Conduct preventative maintenance and general building maintenance tasks.</li><li data-section-id="1tn3pzh" data-start="1415" data-end="1501">Maintain accurate records of work, highlighting defects or follow-up requirements.</li><li data-section-id="1z0ty3w" data-start="1502" data-end="1556">Collaborate with specialist contractors as needed.</li><li data-section-id="1n2ql4a" data-start="1557" data-end="1642">Participate in stock control and management of tools, materials, and spare parts.</li><li data-section-id="1edpzxp" data-start="1643" data-end="1714">Conduct TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities per schedule.</li><li data-section-id="nc5rhb" data-start="1715" data-end="1799">Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles in your work area.</li><li data-section-id="1tyiyc1" data-start="1800" data-end="1881">Participate in out-of-hours/on-call rota to maintain essential site services.</li><li data-section-id="1vfe9hy" data-start="1882" data-end="1943">Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.</li></ul>
Essential Qualifications &amp; Skills as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:<ul data-start="1986" data-end="2275">
<li data-section-id="grkr53" data-start="1986" data-end="2011">City &amp; Guilds 6035-03</li><li data-section-id="g71zgk" data-start="2012" data-end="2037">City &amp; Guilds 6036-03</li><li data-section-id="3ordir" data-start="2038" data-end="2088">Experience with commercial gas heating systems</li><li data-section-id="wnvsj4" data-start="2089" data-end="2143">Strong mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills</li><li data-section-id="180q2e5" data-start="2144" data-end="2171">HVAC safety certificate</li><li data-section-id="bia0rs" data-start="2172" data-end="2232">Welding and fabrication skills (MG welding advantageous)</li><li data-section-id="1gu4fjo" data-start="2233" data-end="2275">Experience working on industrial doors</li></ul>
Knowledge &amp; Experience:<ul data-start="2307" data-end="2765">
<li data-section-id="xx9ep" data-start="2307" data-end="2411">Able to perform physically demanding tasks (climbing, crawling, prolonged standing, manual handling)</li><li data-section-id="13wuc2u" data-start="2412" data-end="2466">Skilled in safe use and maintenance of power tools</li><li data-section-id="r0pogc" data-start="2467" data-end="2535">Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation</li><li data-section-id="1u7ibfi" data-start="2536" data-end="2646">Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and civil systems in building/industrial environments</li><li data-section-id="ya7f52" data-start="2647" data-end="2713">Understanding of engineering codes, standards, and regulations</li><li data-section-id="dtz8a9" data-start="2714" data-end="2765">Competent with standard engineering instruments</li></ul>
&nbsp;How to Apply:If you are interested in applying for this vacancy of as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer please email your CV to Tara.Ore@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 jobWhilst we endeavour 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/privacy-policy/?iframe=true&amp;iframe=true" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a>

Mechanical maintenance engineer

Job Title:&nbsp;Electrical Maintenance SupervisorLocation:&nbsp;Hortonwood, TelfordHours:&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Thursday 7:00am &ndash; 4:00pm, Friday 7:00am &ndash; early finishAbout the Role:Gap Personnel is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to work for our client on-site in Hortonwood, Telford. You will lead a team of electricians, ensuring all electrical maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. This role involves both planned and reactive maintenance, compliance management, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities as a Electrical Maintenance Supervisor:<ul>
<li>Supervise, support, and develop your team to ensure high-quality electrical maintenance.</li><li>Ensure all electrical work meets required standards and complies with legislation.</li><li>Manage inspections, testing, alarms, emergency lighting, and safety system maintenance.</li><li>Act as an authorised person for HV/LV switching and support system failure response.</li><li>Prepare and maintain risk assessments, method statements, and related documentation.</li><li>Plan and allocate workloads to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and ensure team members have proper training.</li><li>Manage contractors, reviewing RAMS, issuing permits, and supervising work.</li><li>Verify work completion, collect certifications, and update records.</li><li>Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments to minimise operational impact.</li><li>Support capital projects, energy management initiatives, and building surveys.</li><li>Maintain good 5S practices and a safe working environment.</li><li>Be flexible to cover off-site or on-call duties as required.</li></ul>
Essential Qualifications as a Electrical Maintenance Supervisor:<ul>
<li>18th Edition Electrical Certification</li><li>Level 3 Electrical Installation</li><li>City &amp; Guilds 2931 (Inspection &amp; Testing)</li><li>Strong IT skills</li><li>Willingness to join on-call rota and work off-site when needed</li></ul>
Desirable Qualifications as a Electrical Maintenance Supervisor:<ul>
<li>ONC/HNC or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering</li></ul>
&nbsp;Experience &amp; Knowledge:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in building or facilities electrical maintenance</li><li>Strong understanding of electrical compliance, permit-to-work systems, and safe isolation</li><li>Ability to carry out risk assessments and method statements</li><li>Experience in planned and reactive maintenance in operational environments</li><li>Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce clear reports</li><li>Knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, and continuous improvement</li></ul>
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy of as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor please email your CV to Tara.Oreilly@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 jobWhilst we endeavour 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/privacy-policy/?iframe=true&amp;iframe=true" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a>

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Engineering ManagerSouth Devon | &pound;50,000 + Career Growth OpportunityA well-established and highly innovative manufacturing business in South Devon is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join its leadership team during an exciting period of investment and growth.Operating within a specialist industrial manufacturing environment, the company is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation.The RoleThis is a senior leadership position combining engineering expertise with operational management. You will oversee day-to-day manufacturing performance while driving technical improvements, process optimisation, and scalable operational growth.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Lead and coordinate daily production and engineering operations</li><li>Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity</li><li>Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies</li><li>Monitor KPIs, operational performance, and production output</li><li>Collaborate with maintenance, production, and technical teams to optimise plant performance</li><li>Ensure compliance with all health &amp; safety, environmental, and quality standards</li><li>Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site</li><li>Manage operational budgets, resource planning, and cost control</li><li>Identify and implement automation, system, and process improvements</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and operational teams</li></ul>
About You<ul>
<li>Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, or similar)</li><li>Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering leadership role</li><li>Strong understanding of industrial production processes</li><li>Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills with a practical, hands-on approach</li></ul>
Desirable Experience<ul>
<li>Experience within heavy manufacturing and industrial processing environments</li><li>Professional certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP</li><li>Exposure to automation, plant optimisation, or quality systems</li><li>Experience supporting sustainability initiatives within manufacturing</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul>
<li>Opportunity to join a growing and investment-backed manufacturing business</li><li>Key leadership role with genuine influence on operational performance</li><li>Long-term career development opportunities</li><li>Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications</li></ul>

Engineering Manager 

We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and growing food manufacturing site based in&nbsp;Duxford, Cambridgeshire.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a hands-on role where you will be picking, packing, assisting with keeping workplace clean and tidy and completing paperwork. You will be working in a fast-paced environment with real opportunities to progress &mdash; including development into a Line Leader position for the right person. Driving licence and transport is essential due to location of the role.Role:&nbsp;Production OperativeLocation:&nbsp;Duxford, CambridgeshirePay:&pound;13.00 per hourHours:&nbsp;Monday&ndash;Friday | 07:30&ndash;17:00Breaks:&nbsp;2 x 30-minute breaksType:&nbsp;Temp to Perm OpportunityDuties:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Running and monitoring the production line</li><li>Operating machinery safely and efficiently</li><li>Supporting the management of teams on the line</li><li>Carrying out quality checks on products</li><li>Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards</li><li>Sweeping and keeping work areas clean and tidy</li><li>General warehouse duties as required</li><li>Reporting equipment issues to line supervisors</li><li>Cleaning machines ready for the next production run</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:✔ Good attitude and strong work ethic✔ Team player with a reliable approach✔ Own transport (location not accessible by public transport)✔ Comfortable working in a food production environment✔ Previous experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable but not essential &mdash; full training will be provided.&nbsp;How to Apply:If you're reliable, hands-on, and looking for a long-term opportunity in production, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, send your updated CV to <a href="mailto:southedn@gap-personnel.com">southend@gap-personnel.com</a> or contact our team on 01702 987900

Production Operative

Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for Warehouse Associate for a company based in Bromborough area.
The position is ongoing with a possibility of going into a permanent contract for suitable candidates.
We have excellent opportunities for work at a well-known online clothes distributor based in Bromborough. The roles are based on an ongoing basis and will lead to permanent contracts for suitable candidates.
Our client offers ongoing work, with training and development in a fantastic up-to-date facility with excellent progression opportunities within the business. Additional perks &ndash; FREE PARKING and FREE Refreshments
We&rsquo;re looking for candidates to be part of a friendly and hard-working team, who have a positive attitude and are looking for progression.
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The purpose of the role is to:
To pick clothes items using a handheld scanner and pack the products in a fast-moving warehouse. To work in a health and safety conscious environment and to meet production and dispatch targets. To assist management with keeping a clean and safe environment.
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Duties will include:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Order picking
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Packing
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labelling
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Returns
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cleaning
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Working on a 3 on 3 off rota.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8 am &ndash; 8pm
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Salary:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &pound;12.71 per hour
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Gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.

Warehouse Operative

FLT DRIVERS / WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES WANTED Location: Wakefield Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour Monday &ndash; Friday
Shift options available: 6:30am &ndash; 3:00pm 10:00am &ndash; 6:30pm
We are currently recruiting FLT Drivers and Warehouse Operatives for an immediate start in Wakefield.
Candidates with experience on any of the below are encouraged to apply: &bull; PPT &bull; Counterbalance FLT &bull; Bendi Truck
Even if you only have experience on PPT or Bendi Truck, we still want to hear from you.
Duties may include: &bull; Operating FLT trucks safely &bull; Moving stock around the warehouse &bull; Loading &amp; unloading goods &bull; General warehouse duties &bull; Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Immediate starts available for the right candidates. We can start people as soon as suitable skills are identified.
Apply now or send your CV to: <a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a>

FLT DRIVERS / WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES

There&rsquo;s a particular kind of stress that only exists on a busy site. Everything is technically covered, there are names on the rota, the shifts are filled. And on paper, it totally works. Huzzah!
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And yet...
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Production is waiting on warehouse, warehouse is waiting on MHE &ndash; and FLT drivers? Well, they&rsquo;re on a different schedule entirely. And that&rsquo;s not to mention short-term projects which appear when you least expect them. Next thing you know someone calls in sick and suddenly the whole thing feels more fragile than it should.
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But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it&rsquo;s not a <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/managing-summer-no-shows-in-industrial-workforce/">staffing shortage</a>. It&rsquo;s a versatility problem.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</h3>
Most agency suppliers are good at something. Assembly lines? Sorted. Picker packers? No problem. Forklift drivers? You got it. But breadth is where it starts to wobble. Sites don&rsquo;t operate in neat silos &ndash; departments overlap, workloads vary, and demand spikes.
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If your supplier can only really do one or two things well, you end up handling the gaps yourself. Coordinating between departments, plugging holes, and asking someone to fill a role that requires a bit of know-how. Before you know it, the operation slows, production stalls, distribution waits, and managers spend more time moving people around than actually managing.
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You&rsquo;re not just juggling headcount &ndash; you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/">juggling capability</a>. And that&rsquo;s where the stress really sits.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</h3>
You don&rsquo;t need more bodies. You need the right mix of skills, available at the right time, without having to chase, check, and double-check on the daily. Because a genuinely versatile workforce doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident &ndash; it comes from a supplier who can recruit across departments and place people where their skills can be used when requirements fluctuate. Cross-skilled staff who can move between manufacturing and warehouse as needed. FLT drivers who understand the entire process, not just their machine. New starters trained with flexibility in mind, not pigeonholed into one role.
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A team built for versatility removes friction, protects productivity when something inevitably shifts &ndash; because something always shifts &ndash; and stops site managers from feeling like air traffic controllers.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">What we actually do differently</h3>
We don&rsquo;t just fill bookings. We look at your operation as a whole, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/">recruiting across departments</a> and building a labour pool that can pivot between them. Our focus is on building a supply model that accounts for the reality of your site, not the neat version on an org chart.
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We&rsquo;re also a dab hand at supporting cross-skilling and upskilling so your contingent workforce isn&rsquo;t static. We look at where agility adds value and build that into our model from day one. The result is simple: you&rsquo;ve got coverage across the board, and a team that can move where demand requires it.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
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If managing workforce gaps feels harder than it should, let&rsquo;s change that. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch</a> today.

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

You&rsquo;ve got the right people.
The right skills.
Even the right schedule.
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And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
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Shifts are covered and the work gets done, but the rhythm is out of sync. Temps look like extras in a film they didn&rsquo;t audition for, permanent staff spend half their day <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">translating</a>, the other half compensating, and managers find themselves patching cracks instead of repairing foundations.
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It&rsquo;s quiet, it&rsquo;s subtle, and it&rsquo;s exhausting. Welcome to the operational gap (and no, we&rsquo;re not in any way referring to ourselves).
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Close, but not exactly aligned</h3>
Temporary and permanent staff should work as one team. In practice, they often operate on parallel tracks &ndash; heading in the same ballpark direction, but probably following different maps.
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Differences in onboarding, standards, and expectations create subtle divides. Temps can feel like they&rsquo;re there to help, not there to stay, whilst permanent staff end up picking up the invisible load. Over time, the result is minor inefficiencies that quietly stack up. By the time they show up in numbers, they&rsquo;re already embedded in the culture. Output slows, engagement dips, turnover &ndash; you guessed it &ndash; creeps up.
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Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Keeping everyone on the same page</h3>
<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integration</a> doesn&rsquo;t happen because people share a workspace. It happens when expectations, communication, and objectives are aligned &ndash; and someone is taking responsibility to keep it on track.
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When everyone is following the same playbook, small problems get nipped in the bud before they have a chance to grow. Accountability becomes shared, segregation becomes a thing of the past, and teams start working with the operation, not alongside it. And management can get back to focusing on their actual jobs instead of fretting about a &ldquo;them&rdquo; and &ldquo;us&rdquo; culture on the shopfloor.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Beyond filling shifts</h3>
Prepared candidates are just the start. The part so many agencies forget? Integration &ndash; and it&rsquo;s what separates a workforce that functions from one that genuinely performs. Because even the best onboarding won&rsquo;t help if temps are left to fend for themselves.
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At gap personnel, integration isn&rsquo;t an afterthought. We make sure temporary staff are part of the team from day one. They follow the same processes and understand the operation as a whole. And where possible, they&rsquo;ll join the same briefings too. It means everyone hits the ground running, working together as one seamless unit.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Invisible stress, visible results</h3>
Operational stress rarely announces itself. It arrives as minor delays, repeated questions, or teams that seem to be working - just not quite together.
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With proper integration, no one notices. Temporary and permanent staff work productively side by side, standards stay solid, and retention holds steady. The operation just hums along, quietly and efficiently &ndash; exactly as it should.
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At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
#ItJustWorks.
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Ready to bring your workforce together? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch</a> and let&rsquo;s make it happen.

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

Ever watched a perfectly timed factory shift get thrown off by a single <a title="reliable staffing" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/reliability-that-matches-your-peaks-troughs-and-skill-needs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unprepared temp?</a> It's the industrial equivalent of watching a conga line hit a wall &ndash; awkward, off-kilter, and everything grinds to a halt. We&rsquo;ve watched it unfold from afar time and time again: the confused arrivals, the last-minute PPE panic, the induction &ldquo;oops&rdquo; moments. And trust us, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be that way.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Chaos included</h3>
Picture this: PPE missing, induction that covers everything but the actual role, and a temp doing their best to make sense of it all. It might seem like a small blip, but busy operations rarely have the bandwidth for uncertainty. Machines sit idle, materials don&rsquo;t flow, and your experienced team suddenly spends the first hour getting someone up to speed instead of getting stuck into their job.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Prep like a pro</h3>
<a title="quality hires" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Temps turning up ready</a> shouldn&rsquo;t be optional &ndash; it should be a given. And it&rsquo;s not like you are asking for too much. Let&rsquo;s face it, all you really want for your temporary workforce is clear instructions, a relevant induction, and the right PPE. Not exactly rocket science. Think of it as setting someone up for success from day one, instead of dropping them in at the deep end and hoping for the best. Agency partners who ignore this risk more than confusion and delays &ndash; they could also see productivity dip and good temps walking away before they&rsquo;ve even hit their stride.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Hit the ground running</h3>
At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just send bodies through the door. We send temps who are ready for the shift, not learning it on the go. Whether that means attending an induction with us, or turning up fully prepped for yours, we keep confusion and chaos off the floor.
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The result? Temps who step in confidently, get straight to work, and keep production humming. In fact, many of the people we place go on to stay far beyond their initial placement, becoming valued permanent members of our clients&rsquo; teams. With us there is no firefighting. No hand-holding. Just people who are ready to work &ndash; with bonus points if they stay for the long haul.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Happy teams, happy machines</h3>
When temps arrive ready, everyone wins. Machines hum, schedules stay on track, and your team can focus on their real jobs instead of playing tour guide. At gap personnel, &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t a checkbox &ndash; it&rsquo;s a promise. And honestly? #ItJustWorks.
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Ready for temps who arrive prepared, confident, and ready to work? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch with our team today.</a>
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 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

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<h2>Sounds like a good fit for you - but what else is on offer ?</h2>
Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Heavily subsidised on-site canteen</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Free on-site gyms</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">The Range shop discounts</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Bus service including smaller towns &amp; villages, plus free on - site parking&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Uniform</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Cycle to work scheme &amp; more&nbsp;</li>
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<div class="description"><h2>What makes The Range a different kind of workplace?</h2>
<div class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body">What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:</div>
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">The Range has grown enormously since it’s inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of their retail concept, and they want to invest in their staff and make the future extraordinary.</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.</li>
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<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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