Trainee Machine Operator &ndash; Night Shift | Southend-on-Sea, EssexLocation:&nbsp;Southend-on-Sea, Essex &nbsp;Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;13.34 per hour&nbsp;(with potential pay increase upon permanent contract) &nbsp;Shift:&nbsp;Night Shift (2200-0600) Job Type:&nbsp;Temporary &ndash; with a view to permanentAbout the RoleWe are recruiting on behalf of one of the&nbsp;UK's leading production companies&nbsp;based in Southend-on-Sea. We are looking for a Trainee Machine Operator with a&nbsp;hands-on production or machine background&nbsp;to join a busy, high-volume night shift team. Full role-specific training will be provided, but you must be able to hit the ground running with your existing experience.Your Duties Will Include:<ul>
<li>Operating and monitoring production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment</li><li>Setting up, loading and unloading machines ready for each production run</li><li>Carrying out basic machine checks and routine maintenance tasks</li><li>Inspecting finished output to ensure it meets quality and specification standards</li><li>Reporting any faults, stoppages or quality issues to your supervisor promptly</li><li>Keeping your work area clean, tidy and compliant with health &amp; safety guidelines</li><li>Supporting the wider production team to hit output targets and deadlines</li></ul>
What We're Looking For:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or machine operating role is essential</li><li>Confident working with and around industrial machinery</li><li>Good attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and output</li><li>Ability to work at pace and stay focused throughout a night shift</li><li>Reliable, punctual and a strong team player</li><li>Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions accurately</li></ul>
What's on Offer:<ul>
<li>&pound;13.34 per hour</li><li>Pay increase potential upon securing a permanent contract</li><li>&nbsp;Role-specific training provided</li><li>Supportive team and management structure</li><li>&nbsp;Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career in production</li></ul>
Ready to Apply? Click on &ldquo;Apply Now&rdquo; or you can send your CV to southend@gap-personnel.com&nbsp;&nbsp;or call&nbsp;01702987900for more information. We are interviewing immediately &mdash; don't delay!

Trainee Machine Operator

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for our client in Donnington wood, Telford.
Hours of work: Monday - Friday Rotating shifts : 9.15am-5.15pm/5pm-1am
&nbsp;Pay: &pound;13.96/h on the Day shift and &pound;16.75/h on the afternoon shift Job
Job responsibilities: -Driving PPT truck picking and scanning orders, stock rotation, basic paperwork completion and data input, loading and unloading trailers.
Must have PPT A2 licence and previous PPT experience
&nbsp;If interested please click apply or send your cv at Telford@gap-personnel.com You can also contact us by phone on 01952 443 750

PPT Driver

Job Title: Night shift Warehouse PickersLocation: Thatcham RG19Pay Rate: &pound;13.82 per hour&nbsp;Contract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities availablegap personnel are recruiting for 2 Warehouse Pickers for night shift for the company in Thatcham.The company is leading FMCG site, closely working with M&amp;S, whose mission is to bring the magic of M&amp;S Food to their millions of customers &ndash; whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with them.As a warehouse picker you will assist with the warehousing department as they look to pick and load the stock ready for distribution throughout the UK.For those that are able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the working hours there are permanent opportunities available.Main Duties as a Warehouse Picker:<ul>
<li>Picking of singular and multiple items using voice headsets</li><li>Ensuring items are picked as per client pick sheet</li><li>Items checked for damage and defects and issues reported</li><li>Stock replenishment when needed</li><li>All other adhoc warehouse duties</li></ul>
Working Hours:<ul>
<li>Any days out of 7 , start time 6pm &ndash; finish time depending on volume of the orders, may finish at 2pm, or when SLA is picked and packed</li><li>During peak time, shift may last up to 12 hours and will finish at 6am</li><li>Candidate must be flexible to work day shift when needed and required</li></ul>
Hourly Pay Rates<ul>
<li>Basic Rate - &pound;13.82&nbsp;</li></ul>
Successful candidates will have experience working in similar role, must be good speaking English as commands for picking items are delivered through headset. As part of the selection process, inductions will be held on site in line with their health and safety policies.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Don&rsquo;t have a CV? Call the office on 01452 302852 and we will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Night warehouse operative

We are currently recruiting experienced FLT Reach Drivers to join a busy and well‑established warehouse operation based in Bradford.
Role Overview
As an FLT Reach Driver, your responsibilities will include:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Moving pallets of stock safely and efficiently within the warehouse</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Picking and collecting orders</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Updating and maintaining the stock inventory system</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Adhering to all health and safety procedures</li>
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This role offers genuine temporary‑to‑permanent opportunities, with immediate assessments available for suitable candidates.
Requirements
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A valid, in‑date Reach FLT licence (essential)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Previous warehouse or FLT experience preferred</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment</li>
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Pay Rates as am FLT Reach Driver
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Day shifts: &pound;13.06 per hour</li>
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Shifts
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 on / 4 off, either days or nights (no rotation)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Day shift: 6:00am &ndash; 6:00pm</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Night shift: 6:00pm &ndash; 6:00am</li>
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How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application online or email your CV, full name, and contact number to:
rotherhamjobs@gap‑personnel.com

FLT Reach Driver

We are currently recruiting for reliable and hardworking Packing Operatives / Production Operatives to join a busy and fast-paced manufacturing environment in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for stable, ongoing work with consistent hours.
Location: Blackburn Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Packing finished products efficiently and accurately</li>
<li>Working on a production line to meet daily targets</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li>
<li>Conducting basic quality checks</li>
<li>Following all health and safety procedures</li>
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Working Hours:
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<li>Monday to Thursday: 7:30am &ndash; 4:15pm</li>
<li>Friday: 7:30am &ndash; 4:00pm</li>
<li>30-minute unpaid break daily</li>
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Pay &amp; Benefits:
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<li>&pound;12.71 per hour</li>
<li>On-site canteen facilities</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>
<li>Ongoing positions</li>
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Requirements:
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<li>Previous production or packing experience is desirable but not essential</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a team</li>
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
<li>Punctual and reliable</li>
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How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your CV by sending it over to blackburn@gap-personnel.com

Packing Operative / Production Operative

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for our client in Halesfield area, Telford
Hours of work:&nbsp; Days 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay: Starting on &pound;13ph potential to increase&nbsp;
Job Role: Working in a chilled environment, picking and packing orders, sealing boxes, labelling, palletising tidying the yard, despatch using CB FLT truck.
What we want from you - &middot; Must have current FLT Counterbalance certificate, Be prepared to work in a cold environment, Have Despatch or Warehouse experience, A positive attitude to work, willing to work in a cold environment, Have a flexible approach to work and duties &middot; Happy to take on training to ensure you have the correct knowledge to do your job&nbsp;
What we give you - &middot;&nbsp; Great freindly environment &middot;&nbsp; Continuous regular work &middot; Genuine prospects of long term work.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please email your CV to telford@gap-personnel.com alternatively, you can call our office on 01952443750 to speak to Patrycja or Richard who will be happy to help.

FLT Counterbalance Driver

We&rsquo;re looking for cleaners to join the team at Yeovil Hospital for a temporary period of 3 weeks initially but this could be extended.&nbsp;What&rsquo;s involved?You&rsquo;ll be carrying out cleaning duties across the hospital which will include:✔ Bathrooms and toilets✔ Under beds✔ General ward areasMonday - Friday 10am - 6pm/ 12noon-8pm OR Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm.&nbsp;Pay Rates:Monday - Friday: &pound;12.71/hrSaturday: &pound;17.92/hrSunday: &pound;23.26/hrMust be available to work Monday - Friday or Saturday and Sunday&nbsp;Will need to undergo a standard DBS Check&nbsp;Contact us now to get started!

Cleaner - NHS

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are currently recruiting for 1 Assembler for a leading Airgun Manufacturer based in Stafford
Role: Assembler
Job term: Ongoing work with temp to perm opportunities for the right candidate
Location: Stoke-on Trent, Stafford ,ST21
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:45pm&nbsp;
Pay: &pound;12.71 per hour&nbsp;
Job description: A great opportunity to work for a UK Premier Airgun Manufacturer based in Stafford. The ideal candidate will need to be able to work using own initiative, be organised and able to manage a busy workload.
The chosen candidate will follow the tasks:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Basic assembly techniques
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of basic tools and their correct usage
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good attention to detail and an eye for quality
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability and keenness to learn
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Previous experience of mechanical assembly preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
Required Experience and Qualifications: Preferable for candidate to have machining experience. Own transport preferred due to remote location
If this role is of interest, then please send a copy of your CV to <a href="mailto:crewe@gap-personnel.com">crewe@gap-personnel.com</a> or call 01270 581888

Assembler

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

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

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

In the industrial sector, change is constant. But when that change comes in the form of a workforce transfer, it represents operational risk. The real challenge often isn&rsquo;t finding temporary staff &ndash; it&rsquo;s making sure they stick around during transitions, where even small disruptions can ripple quickly through team stability, affecting productivity and morale. In this month&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks, we&rsquo;re taking a look at workforce transfers and how a bit of forward planning can stop the chaos before it starts.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Workforce transfers gone wrong</h2>
When agencies change, whether it&rsquo;s a shift to a master vendor or a full workforce transfer to a new provider, it&rsquo;s rarely just a uniform swap. We&rsquo;ve heard it all &ndash; contract confusion, emails landing in the wrong inbox, and nobody seeming to know who&rsquo;s running the show. And once that uncertainty creeps in, it spreads fast. Left to chance, a handover that should be smooth sailing can quickly turn into a game of whack-a-mole, with a side of absenteeism and low engagement.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">A little planning goes a long way</h2>
A successful workforce transfer is about far more than a quick switch of agency partners. Getting ahead of the game isn&rsquo;t just good practice; it&rsquo;s essential for keeping operations on track, protecting productivity, and making sure everyone knows what&rsquo;s happening well before the changeover. Being upfront with staff removes guesswork early, helping teams stay focused and keeping day-to-day output steady.
And yes, the paperwork side matters too. Proper attention to TUPE and employment rules keeps everyone out of hot water long after the transfer is complete. Get it right, and your temporary staff stay happy, operations keep moving smoothly, and the potential for panic doesn&rsquo;t even get a look in &ndash; supporting retention, compliance, and long-term stability in the process.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Making transfers work for you</h2>
At gap personnel, we stay close to the operation during transfers, supporting staff on the ground and checking in regularly so clients always have a clear view of how things are progressing. We focus on what matters to people on the front line, clarifying next steps and taking a consultative approach by holding regular conversations with workers so they feel supported, not passed along, and understand exactly what to expect.
Supported by our dedicated HR and compliance specialists throughout, our hands-on approach combined with in-depth knowledge of the industrial sector ensures the right processes are in place, paperwork is handled properly, and nothing is left to chance. The result? A seamless handover, minimal disruption to exiting colleagues, and teams working together effectively from day one.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Preparation that pays off - every time</h2>
Workforce transfers don&rsquo;t have to be a headache. With the right preparation, clear communication, and a supportive mindset, temporary staff stay happy, day-to-day performance continues without interruption, and everyone knows where they stand. It&rsquo;s far easier to prevent problems than tackle them as they come &ndash; which is exactly why, with gap personnel, #ItJustWorks.
Planning a workforce transfer? We&rsquo;d be happy to help. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch with our team to find out more.</a>
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How not to lose your team (or your head) during a workforce transfer

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Benefits So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?<ul><li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>An additional &frac12; day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

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Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.</li>
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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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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>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>
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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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