Food Production Operative &ndash; Crab ProcessingPaignton 07:00 &ndash; 15:30, Monday to Friday &pound;13.00 per hour Food Manufacturing &ndash; SeafoodGap Personnel is recruiting for Food Production Operatives on behalf of our client, a respected seafood manufacturer based in Paignton.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where people are truly valued and treated well. The working environment is friendly, supportive, and offers genuine opportunities for temp-to-perm contracts for the right candidates.Please note: As this is a seafood environment, there is a natural smell of crab in the factory. It&rsquo;s not unpleasant, but candidates should be comfortable working in this setting.The Role:<ul>
<li>Preparing, processing, and packing crab products on the production line</li><li>Labelling and quality checking finished goods</li><li>Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards at all times</li><li>Assisting with general production and cleaning duties</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:<ul>
<li>Previous food production experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided</li><li>Comfortable working in a seafood environment</li><li>Good attention to detail and ability to work at pace</li><li>Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul>
<li>&pound;13.00 per hour, paid weekly</li><li>Consistent hours: 07:00 &ndash; until Finish, Monday to Friday</li><li>A supportive, friendly, and well-run working environment</li><li>All candidates will receive Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health &amp; Safety training</li></ul>
Apply today with your CV via Gap Personnel and take the first step towards a long-term career in food manufacturing!&nbsp;

Food Production Operative 

Food Production Operative &ndash; Build a Career, Not Just a JobGap Personnel is recruiting Food Production Operatives for a busy and growing factory in Chessington. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, career-driven individuals looking to progress quickly through dedicated training and development.If you bring energy, initiative, and a proactive attitude to work and the role, you could progress in as little as 4 weeks to Level 2 role &amp; pay and significantly increase your earnings through our structured development pathway &mdash; with potential future opportunities into leadership and management roles.Pay &amp; Progression<ul>
<li>Starting Pay: &pound;13.10ph, Level 2 &pound;14.10</li><li>Overtime: &pound;19.65ph</li></ul>
Fast-Track Progression Opportunities:<ul>
<li>Level 2: &pound;14.10ph days / &pound;15.36ph nights</li><li>Level 3: &pound;15.34ph days / &pound;16.60ph nights</li></ul>
All training is provided &mdash; we&rsquo;re looking for people who genuinely want to learn, develop, and build a long-term career.Shift Pattern<ul>
<li>7:00am &ndash; 7:00pm</li><li>4 on / 4 off</li></ul>
Duties Include<ul>
<li>Preparing and operating production machinery</li><li>Packing and labelling products accurately</li><li>Feeding materials into machines</li><li>Preparing finished products for dispatch</li><li>Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards</li><li>Supporting smooth production line operations</li></ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>Previous factory or production experience preferred</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Reliable and able to commute to site</li><li>Positive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li>Team player with a proactive mindset</li><li>No shellfish allergies</li></ul>
Location &amp; Travel<ul>
<li>Excellent bus routes from Kingston, Surbiton &amp; Tolworth</li><li>Bus stop just 1 minute from site</li><li>25&ndash;30 mins from London Waterloo to Tolworth or Chessington North</li><li>Free on-site parking</li></ul>
Company Benefits<ul>
<li>Temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities</li><li>Holiday allowance increasing with service</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Free refreshments</li><li>Referral programme</li><li>Sports &amp; Social Fund</li></ul>
&nbsp;Apply today, send your updated CV. Call 01702 987900 to discuss.&nbsp;

Production Operative 

Assembly OperativeExeter, Devongap personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Assembly Operative to join a busy production environment within the signage and visual communications sector.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has good attention to detail, and is confident working to production targets in a fast-paced setting.Key Responsibilities:<ul data-start="583" data-end="973">
<li data-section-id="1swfd0j" data-start="583" data-end="634">Assemble products and components to specification</li><li data-section-id="6cgo9m" data-start="635" data-end="690">Follow technical instructions and production drawings</li><li data-section-id="1eruso8" data-start="691" data-end="750">Carry out quality checks to ensure high standards are met</li><li data-section-id="3hbnw4" data-start="751" data-end="805">Pack, label, and prepare finished goods for dispatch</li><li data-section-id="1lkohy2" data-start="806" data-end="858">Support general production and workshop operations</li><li data-section-id="1buc93p" data-start="859" data-end="918">Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment</li><li data-section-id="1sjk9ji" data-start="919" data-end="973">Work efficiently to meet daily targets and deadlines</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul data-start="993" data-end="1269">
<li data-section-id="14yywpx" data-start="993" data-end="1066">Previous experience in assembly, production, or manufacturing preferred</li><li data-section-id="163rszj" data-start="1067" data-end="1128">Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions</li><li data-section-id="zbdxx" data-start="1129" data-end="1177">Comfortable working in a manual, hands-on role</li><li data-section-id="17e8z79" data-start="1178" data-end="1223">Strong team player with a positive attitude</li><li data-section-id="1c3vr31" data-start="1224" data-end="1269">Understanding of health &amp; safety procedures</li></ul>
Hours:&nbsp;Monday to Friday, 08:00am &ndash; 16:30pm Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 &ndash; &pound;13.00 per hour (DOE)This is a great opportunity to join a growing and supportive production team, with consistent weekday hours and competitive pay.If you&rsquo;re interested and available to start, please apply with your CV today.

Assembly Operative

Join our gap personnel team as a Onsite Coordinator based &nbsp;in Hull
&nbsp;
Pay &pound;28,500-&pound;30,000 DOE
&nbsp;
Working 4on 4off Shift
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Job Description&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Meet the required staffing fulfilment levels&nbsp;
&sect; Manage a large workforce pool of available workers&nbsp;
&sect; To&nbsp;establish&nbsp;and maintain&nbsp;a high level&nbsp;of service with key decision makers&nbsp;
&sect; Present KPI figures to Senior Management team at weekly meeting.&nbsp;
&sect; Introduce potential candidates to site, processes, and environment&nbsp;
&sect; Provide potential workers with a site tour and introducing them to key stakeholders within the business&nbsp;
&sect; Ensure that all workers provided to site are registered, fully compliant, inducted and briefed on key responsibilities&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Skills&nbsp;required&nbsp;
&sect; Proactive approach to attracting candidates&nbsp;
&sect; You are self-motivated and have resilience on tap&nbsp;
&sect; Commercial Awareness&nbsp;
&sect; Ability to recruit in volume and often at short notice&nbsp;
&sect; Business administration experience&nbsp;
&sect; Knowledge of Microsoft office&nbsp;
&sect;&nbsp;Great communication&nbsp;skills with&nbsp;a good level&nbsp;of written English&nbsp;
&sect; Strong attention to detail&nbsp;
&sect; Highly proactive approach&nbsp;
&nbsp;
To apply, please email your CV to <a href="mailto:daniel.avizen@gap-personnel.com">daniel.avizen@gap-personnel.com</a>
&nbsp;

Onsite Coordinator

Job Title: Food Production Quality ControllerLocation: CaerphillyContract: Temporary to PermanentWe are currently recruiting for a Quality Controller to join a fast growing food manufacturing.You will be joining a company that specialise in making dairy products and shipping it all over the UK.As a Quality Controller you will be responsible for checking the quality of different products made on site<ul class="text">
<li>Quality checking</li><li>Completing paperwork</li><li>Role will involve other production duties</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul class="text">
<li>Previous experience working as a Quality controller within FMCG</li></ul>
Shifts and pay rate:Must be flexible to work days and afternoonsPay rate: &pound;13.11- &pound;26.22phSuccessful candidates will be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.

Food Production Quality Controller

Technical Manager &ndash; Manufacturing (BRC Experience Essential)Location: Bridgwater Salary: &pound;55,000 Job Type: Full Time / PermanentThe CompanyOur client is a successful and rapidly growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to major retailers and customers across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the site&rsquo;s technical, quality, and product development functions.This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing compliance, quality standards, food safety, and innovation across the business.The RoleAs Technical Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the Technical, Quality, and New Product Development departments, ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of food safety, legality, quality, and customer compliance.Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will manage and develop the Quality Manager and NPD Manager, providing strategic direction while maintaining a strong hands-on presence across site operations.You will play a key role in maintaining BRCGS accreditation, leading audits, supporting customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Lead and manage the site Technical, Quality, and NPD functions</li><li>Directly manage and support the Quality Manager and NPD Manager</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve the site&rsquo;s BRCGS accreditation and quality management systems</li><li>Ensure full compliance with food safety, legal, customer, and regulatory standards</li><li>Lead all internal, customer, and third-party audits including BRCGS</li><li>Oversee HACCP systems, risk assessments, and food safety procedures</li><li>Manage customer technical relationships, specifications, and compliance requirements</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, process, and product development</li><li>Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions</li><li>Support and guide NPD projects from concept through to launch</li><li>Ensure traceability systems, documentation, and site standards are maintained at all times</li><li>Work closely with Operations, Production, and Commercial teams to support business objectives</li><li>Develop and mentor teams to promote a strong quality and food safety culture</li><li>Monitor KPIs and provide regular technical reporting to senior management</li></ul>
Candidate Requirements<ul>
<li>Proven experience as a Technical Manager within manufacturing or food production</li><li>Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with BRCGS standards and audits</li><li>Experience managing Quality and/or NPD teams</li><li>Excellent understanding of HACCP, food safety systems, and compliance standards</li><li>Strong leadership and people management skills</li><li>Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the business</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills</li><li>Experience within fast-paced manufacturing environments</li><li>Food Safety and HACCP qualifications desirable</li><li>Experience working with retailer standards would be advantageous</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s On Offer<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Senior leadership opportunity within a growing business</li><li>Autonomy to shape technical, quality, and NPD functions</li><li>Long-term career progression opportunities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li></ul>
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager looking to take ownership of a broad technical function within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Technical Manager 

gap personnel are currently looking for a night shift Office stock controller to join our well established client based in Coleshill- Hams Hall with an immediate start !
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Shift:&nbsp;
Nights, 3on 3 off 6PM-6PM
Pay: &pound; 15 per hour
On going work with temp to perm opportunities !
&nbsp;
Duties:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Managing stock and inventory</li>
<li>Booking deliveries in and out of site</li>
<li>Monitoring stock levels and replenishment needs</li>
<li>Assisting inventory checks</li>
<li>Investigating discrepancies</li>
<li>following Health and Safety regulations&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Candidate&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Previous experience required</li>
<li>good communications skills</li>
<li>Microsoft package proficient</li>
<li>Strong attention to details</li>
<li>Ability to work in fast paced environmate</li>
</ul>

Office Stock Controller Nights

Gap Personnel are currently recruting on behalf of our client for a commercially driven and relationship-focused Key Account Manager to manage and develop a portfolio of strategic retail, merchant and distribution accounts in Wolverhampton.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving profitable sales growth, identifying new opportunities, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring the company continues to deliver market-leading service levels and product solutions.
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">This role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments including operations, marketing, supply chain and product management.
Hours
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Pay
<ul>
<li>&pound;35-38k&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Competitive salary package </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Bonus opportunity </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Company car or car allowance </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pension scheme </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Staff discount </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Career development opportunities within a growing international business</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Supportive and collaborative working environment</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Manage and develop relationships with key national and regional accounts </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Deliver annual sales and margin targets across assigned customers </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Identify and secure new business opportunities within existing and target accounts </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Prepare and present customer business plans, forecasts and growth strategies </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Conduct regular customer meetings, presentations and account reviews </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Negotiate pricing, promotional activity and trading agreements </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Analyse sales performance, market trends and competitor activity </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and operational delivery </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Support new product launches and category development initiatives </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Manage customer forecasts and collaborate with supply chain teams to improve availability and service levels </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Represent the company at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events where required </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reporting </li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Experience Required
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong commercial negotiation and relationship-building skills </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to analyse sales data and identify growth opportunities </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Excellent communication and presentation skills </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Self-motivated with a proactive and results-driven approach </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong organisational and time management skills </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Competent in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and CRM systems</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Full UK driving licence</li>
</ul>
Desirable Experience
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience managing accounts such as DIY retailers, builders merchants or trade distributors </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Understanding of hardware, construction products or home improvement sectors </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience working with major retail accounts and promotional planning </li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Key Account Manager

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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
&nbsp;
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).
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
#ItJustWorks.
&nbsp;
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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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
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<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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