Job title
Multi skill operator (temporary with opportunity to go permanent)
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Our manufacturing client who has serviced the likes of Etihad, Santiago Bernabeu, and other arenas are looking for a multi skilled operator, we are looking for an ambitious individual willing to learn.
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At first, you will join on a temporary basis for a couple of weeks, subject to going permanent you would be looking at a job description as below.
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Purpose of the job To manufacture a the range of products at construction sites all over the world, carry out fault finding, repairs and planned maintenance, to work on Machinery and equipment
Supervise contractors carrying out work
&nbsp;support the Training and Site Services Manager with site inspections and reports as required.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manufacture products at contractor sites anywhere in the world, in accordance with local country regulations and site requirements.
- Meet customer requirements by providing a safe, professional, quality driven, flexible, and reliable service,
&nbsp;-Take a proactive, self-sufficient. independent and self-governing approach to meeting all requirements of the role.
- Maintain close continuous liaison with external and internal customers. - Set and operate site rolling machinery and equipment in accordance with safety, quality, and output standards.
- Assemble and load OSC cassettes in accordance with safety, quality, and output Standards, using necessary machinery and equipment.
- Manufacture fabricated components for OSC cassettes in accordance with safety. quality and output standards, using all necessary machinery and equipment.
- Fault finding, repairs and routine maintenance work for all machinery and equipment. - Work flexible hours as required to meet customer demand.
- Complete all documentation fully, accurately and on time.
- Utilise / supervise contract labour to meet customer requirements in a safe efficient manner and in line with all quality and output requirements.
- To provide a comprehensive customer focused technical site service to both external and internal installation enquiries, to maintain the required standards of installation of products or site including specialist structural solutions (e.g. modular roofing etc.) and to Supervise / Instruct the installation on special international projects.
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Are you willing to work abroad in a number of countries? If so, apply now!!
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Location 
Haydock WA11
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Pay
&pound;12.71 subject to going full time
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For more information, please apply with an attached up to date CV

Multi Skilled Operative

🎁 Hamper Packers &amp; Picking, Deeside ⏰ Monday to Friday, YOU choose your shift&hellip; 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am
<span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';">💷&pound;13.00ph PLUS shift allowance
(weekend working also required) 📍&nbsp;Deeside &ndash; Zone 2
&nbsp;
<span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';">📦 The Role
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for picking, packing and preparing products for despatch, helping to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
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✅ Key Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Picking products from the cold store using a handheld scanner</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Packing products into boxes and hampers ready for despatch</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Carrying out basic quality checks on products</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Completing relevant paperwork as required</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Working efficiently to meet company deadlines and targets</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
⭐ What We're Looking For
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Comfortable working in a&nbsp;fast-paced distribution environment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A strong team player with a positive attitude</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Reliable, dedicated and enthusiastic</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Committed to maintaining good standards of hygiene, accuracy and quality</li>
</ul>
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🚨 Apply today and don't miss out!
📧&nbsp;Send your CV to flint@gap-personnel.com 📞&nbsp;Call the Flint Branch 01352 762213

 Hamper Packers & Picking, Deeside 

🚨 IMMEDIATE STARTS &ndash; 4 ROLES AVAILABLE! 🚨
Nights Food Production Operatives, Deeside
💷 &pound;15.29 per hour ⏰ Sunday to Thursday | 10pm-6am 📍 Deeside Industrial Estate
&nbsp;
gap personnel are recruiting 5 Food Production / Packing Operatives to join our client's busy team on a temporary, ongoing basis!
&nbsp;
What will you be doing?
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Weighing and checking raw materials</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Food production, packing and labelling</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Carrying out basic quality checks</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintaining high hygiene standards</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Working as part of a team to meet production targets</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What we're looking for?
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous food production experience is desirable, but not essential!</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A reliable, hardworking attitude</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Willingness to learn and work towards targets</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
No experience? No problem &ndash; full training can be provided!
&nbsp;
Interested? Get in touch today!
📧 Send your CV to flint@gap-personnel.com 📞 Call us on 01352 762213
&nbsp;

Nights Food Production Operatives, Deeside

🚨 IMMEDIATE STARTS &ndash; 4 ROLES AVAILABLE! 🚨
Afternoon Food Production Operatives, Deeside
💷 &pound;13.93 per hour ⏰ Monday to Friday | 2pm &ndash; 10pm 📍 Deeside Industrial Estate
&nbsp;
gap personnel are recruiting 5 Food Production / Packing Operatives to join our client's busy team on a temporary, ongoing basis!
&nbsp;
What will you be doing?
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Weighing and checking raw materials</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Food production, packing and labelling</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Carrying out basic quality checks</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintaining high hygiene standards</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Working as part of a team to meet production targets</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What we're looking for?
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous food production experience is desirable, but not essential!</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A reliable, hardworking attitude</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Willingness to learn and work towards targets</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
No experience? No problem &ndash; full training can be provided!
&nbsp;
Interested? Get in touch today!
📧 Send your CV to flint@gap-personnel.com 📞 Call us on 01352 762213
&nbsp;

Afternoon Food Production Operatives, Deeside

Job Role: Food Production OperativeLocation: WarminsterShift: Various shifts, 8hour / 12 hour, days and nightsPay Rate: &pound;12.71 p/h + depending on shiftRole OverviewAs a Food Production Operative, you will work hands-on in the factory production area, supporting the full cycle of food preparation and packaging. You will handle ingredients, operate basic production equipment (after training), check product quality, weigh and portion items accurately, package finished goods, and ensure all safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Prepare and handle ingredients before they enter the production line (sorting, measuring, portioning)</li><li>Support food processing stages including mixing, preparing, filling, and portion control</li><li>Weigh products accurately according to production specifications</li><li>Pack, seal and label finished food products</li><li>Operate basic food production equipment after receiving full training</li><li>Perform visual quality checks (appearance, weight, packaging, labels)</li><li>Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace, following internal hygiene procedures</li><li>Follow food safety standards, including HACCP-based processes</li><li>Wear and use protective equipment (factory clothing, hair protection, gloves, hygiene gear)</li><li>Report production or quality issues directly to the line supervisor</li><li>Work efficiently both independently and as part of a production team</li><li>Help load, organize and prepare goods for dispatch and storage when required</li></ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures carefully</li><li>Comfortable working in a repetitive, fast-moving manufacturing environment</li><li>Able to work on your feet for most of the shift</li><li>Willing to learn basic equipment operation through workplace training</li><li>Good teamwork and communication skills</li><li>A responsible attitude towards hygiene and product quality</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Attributes<ul>
<li>Reliable, punctual and hardworking</li><li>Ability to work at a consistent pace</li><li>Good coordination and precision in manual tasks</li><li>Safety-focused mindset</li><li>Quick to adapt in a factory setting</li><li>Organized and solution-oriented approach</li></ul>
If interested, please contact <a href="mailto:bristol@gap-personnel.com">bristol@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;or call 0117 911 7111!

Food Production 

Production Operative
Exeter Business Park
Looking for a Monday&ndash;Friday Production Operative job in Exeter with an early finish and the opportunity to go permanent?
gap personnel Exeter are recruiting Production Operatives for an established manufacturer based at Exeter Business Park, near Sowton Industrial Estate. You&rsquo;ll be joining a team supplying components into the aerospace, marine, automotive and motorsport industries, working across assembly, testing, quality control and dispatch.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a practical, hands-on approach who wants to build their experience within a technical manufacturing environment.
Why you&rsquo;ll like this Production Operative role
<ul>
<li>Early finish every day</li>
<li>Temp to perm opportunity</li>
<li>Work within the aerospace, marine, automotive and motorsport sectors</li>
<li>Varied assembly and production work</li>
<li>Opportunity to develop technical and manufacturing skills</li>
</ul>
What you&rsquo;ll be doing
As a Production Operative, your duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Assembling motorsport components using work instructions</li>
<li>Carrying out testing in line with production procedures</li>
<li>Packaging and labelling finished products</li>
<li>Moving completed products to the dispatch area</li>
<li>Carrying out quality checks and maintaining required standards</li>
<li>Operating a Cherry Picker when required</li>
<li>Following health and safety procedures and written work instructions</li>
<li>Keeping your work area clean, tidy and organised</li>
<li>Supporting the wider production team as required</li>
</ul>
About You
Previous factory, production, manufacturing or assembly experience would be useful, but it&rsquo;s not essential.
<ul>
<li>Practical and hands-on</li>
<li>Reliable and proactive</li>
<li>Comfortable following written instructions</li>
<li>Detail-focused with an interest in quality</li>
<li>A good team player with strong communication skills</li>
<li>Flexible and willing to learn</li>
<li>Interested in mechanical or technical production work</li>
</ul>
Hours &amp; Pay
Monday&ndash;Friday, 6:00am&ndash;2:00pm &pound;12.71 per hour
Interested?
If you're looking for a Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Factory Operative job in Exeter, click APPLY today and upload your CV.
Keywords: Production Operative, Production Worker, Manufacturing Operative, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative, Engineering Operative, Machine Operative, Metal Work, Milling, Fabrication, Machine Operating, Spray Painting, Press Brake, Quality Control, PCB Assembly, Production Technician, Cherry Picker, Manufacturing Jobs Exeter, Exeter Jobs, Sowton Jobs, Temp to Perm Jobs.
gap personnel is operating as a recruitment business.

Production Operative

Gap Personnel, an employment business, is looking for a motivated On-site Contract Manager with excellent organisational skills, a strong customer-focused approach, and a genuine passion for building relationships to join our busy site at Eye.
Location: Eye IP23 8BW
Job Type: Permanent&nbsp;
Salary: Up to &pound;34,000 (DOE)
Working hours: Monday to Friday between 06:00 to 16:00
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The role of the onsite Contract Manager is to:&nbsp;
&bull; Meet the required staffing fulfilment levels&nbsp;&nbsp;
&bull; Manage a large workforce pool of available workers&nbsp;&nbsp;
&bull; To&nbsp;establish&nbsp;and maintain&nbsp;a high level&nbsp;of service with key decision makers&nbsp;&nbsp;
&bull; Present KPI figures to Senior Management team at weekly meeting.&nbsp;
&bull; Recruit and onboard new candidates
&bull; Introduce potential candidates to site,&nbsp;processes&nbsp;and environment&nbsp;&nbsp;
&bull; Provide potential workers with a site tour and introducing them to key stakeholders within the business&nbsp;&nbsp;
&bull; Ensure that all workers provided to site are registered, fully compliant, inducted and briefed on key responsibilities&nbsp;
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You'll&nbsp;ideally have skills and / or experience in:&nbsp;
&sect; Proactive approach to attracting candidates&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; You are self-motivated and have resilience on tap&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Commercial Awareness&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Ability to recruit in volume and often at short notice&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Business administration experience&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Knowledge of Microsoft office&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect;&nbsp;Great communication&nbsp;skills with&nbsp;a good level&nbsp;of written English&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Strong attention to detail&nbsp;&nbsp;
&sect; Highly proactive approach&nbsp;
&sect; Work independently but also part of a team with the other onsite operation.&nbsp;
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If you are interested in this position, please forward your CV to: Anca.Sanpetrean@gap-personnel.com

On-Site Contract Manager

Operations Director &ndash; Engineering &amp; Manufacturing &pound;65,000 &ndash; &pound;75,000 + Company Car + 10% Bonus + Healthcare + PensionWe are looking for an exceptional Operations Director to lead and develop the operational performance of an established engineering and manufacturing business.This is a senior leadership position for someone who genuinely understands manufacturing &ndash; a leader who can walk the factory floor, engage with the workforce, understand the engineering challenges and identify where improvements need to be made.You&rsquo;ll take responsibility across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality and operational performance, with a clear focus on improving efficiency, reliability, culture and profitability.What you'll be responsible for<ul>
<li>Leading manufacturing, engineering and operational performance</li><li>Driving improvements in productivity, quality, cost and on-time delivery</li><li>Embedding Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement</li><li>Improving machinery reliability and reducing unplanned downtime</li><li>Developing preventative maintenance and improving OEE</li><li>Establishing meaningful KPIs and accountability across operations</li><li>Leading, coaching and developing the operational management team</li><li>Building a positive, engaged and high-performing culture</li><li>Challenging inefficient processes and driving sustainable change</li><li>Overseeing CAPEX, equipment upgrades, automation and new technology</li><li>Managing operational budgets and improving profitability</li><li>Maintaining excellent Health &amp; Safety and quality standards</li></ul>
What we're looking forYou'll need significant senior operational leadership experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.We're particularly interested in people who have:<ul>
<li>Strong engineering and technical manufacturing knowledge</li><li>Led sizeable production/manufacturing teams</li><li>Delivered measurable improvements in operational performance</li><li>Implemented Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement</li><li>Improved machine reliability, maintenance and OEE</li><li>Successfully led cultural and organisational change</li><li>Developed managers and built stronger leadership teams</li><li>Used KPIs and operational data to drive performance</li><li>Managed budgets and significant capital expenditure</li><li>Strong Health &amp; Safety knowledge within manufacturing</li></ul>
Most importantly, you'll be a visible, hands-on and credible leader. Someone who can engage people at every level, set high standards and hold people accountable while creating a culture people genuinely want to be part of.If you're an experienced manufacturing or engineering leader looking for an Operations Director role where you can genuinely influence how a business performs and develops, we'd love to hear from you.

Operations Director

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
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Over the past 11 months, we&rsquo;ve unpacked the everyday pressure points that shape how a temporary labour setup performs under demand. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing problems. The quieter ones that gradually make life harder than it needs to be.
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<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/all-sparkle-no-substance-what-happens-when-compliance-takes-a-back-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compliance</a> and auditing. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/peak-season-staffing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peak season planning</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onsite support</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candidate quality</a> and productivity. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/working-side-by-side-but-still-worlds-apart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operational integration</a>. The delicate art of getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
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Every industrial operation deals with these pressure points in some form. In fact, most site managers could probably name the lot without much prompting. And individually, none of them feel like a dealbreaker. But over time, the pattern becomes harder to ignore.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">The common thread</h3>
When one area struggles, the impact tends to spread. Agency reliability affects planning. Compliance underpins transparent pricing. And supplier communication influences everything from responsiveness to how smoothly a workforce transfer lands.
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The common denominator? Friction in the supply model &ndash; because when processes, people, and planning aren&rsquo;t aligned, problems don&rsquo;t stay contained. They ripple across entire teams. Supervisors end up rearranging shifts. Managers find themselves chasing updates. Someone fills gaps that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the first place.
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In other words, the work doesn&rsquo;t disappear. It just lands somewhere else.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">What it looks like when it just&nbsp;works</h3>
Remove unnecessary friction on-site, and the impact can range from subtle to immediately obvious. Leaders spend their time running the operation, not constantly managing what goes wrong. Teams move between tasks without hesitation. Shifts start on time, information flows as it should, and small issues are dealt with before they have a chance to grow.
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Priorities still change and plans still need flexing as the day unfolds. But there&rsquo;s less to correct, less to chase, and far fewer shortfalls that need addressing at short notice.
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The day feels more predictable. People know what&rsquo;s expected of them. The workforce supports delivery rather than creating extra work around it. And the site settles into a rhythm where things run as they should. Not because the work is any simpler, but because the structure behind it is doing its job properly.
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Smooth operations don&rsquo;t happen by chance. They come from a workforce model that&rsquo;s designed to absorb the pressures, support the team, and keep the day on track &ndash; no unnecessary chasing, no gaps left unfilled. That&rsquo;s not just a campaign idea. It&rsquo;s part of how we do things, every day, for every client.
If any of this has felt familiar over the past year, it might be worth a conversation - <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch</a> to see how we can help.
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With gap personnel&nbsp;#ItJustWorks.

When it just works

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

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 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

<div class="description"><h3>Sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?</h3>
Enjoy great benefits, including:
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<li>Discounted products</li>
<li>Employee rest area including dart board and appliances to warm and store food.</li>
<li>Free tea &amp; coffee on site</li>
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If you want to be challenged, supported, and respected, join the GS Yuasa team and be part of the journey.</div>

<div class="description">What are the working hours?
The normal working week is 37.5 paid hours.
What breaks will I get?
You will receive a 30-minute paid lunch break plus two 15-minute unpaid breaks during your shift.
Is overtime available?
Yes! Overtime is available and paid at enhanced rates:
1.3x after 37.5 hours
1.5x for Saturdays
2x for Sundays and bank holidays
What PPE do I need to wear?
Hi-vis, safety shoes and safety goggles must be worn on site.
Don't worry about the hi-vis or safety goggles — these are provided for you.
What type of contract is available?
The roles are offered on a temporary ongoing basis. However, exceptional candidates may have the opportunity to be offered a permanent contract.</div>

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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>Powering progress – build your future with GS Yuasa!
GS Yuasa stands at the forefront of global battery manufacturing, powering everything from daily commutes to extraordinary adventures. Our batteries are at the heart of the vehicles and systems that keep the world moving.
With a legacy built on unity and innovation, GS Yuasa was formed in 2004 through the merger of two of Japan’s most distinguished battery companies, Yuasa and Japan Storage Battery (GS). Combining over two centuries of experience, expertise and innovation, GS Yuasa continues to lead the global energy storage industry.</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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