We are seeking a reliable and professional Security Officer to join a team working within a busy hospital environment. This role is vital in ensuring the safety, security, and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors.You will act as a key point of contact for maintaining a safe and secure environment while delivering excellent customer service.A SIA licence is essential for the role.&nbsp;<hr />
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Patrol hospital premises, including wards, entrances, and car parks</li><li>Control access to restricted areas</li><li>Respond promptly to incidents, emergencies, and alarms</li><li>Support hospital staff with conflict management and de-escalation</li><li>Conduct regular security checks and report any issues</li><li>Assist in evacuations and emergency procedures when required</li><li>Provide a visible and reassuring presence at all times</li></ul>
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<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guarding)</li><li>Previous security experience (hospital or healthcare setting desirable)</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure</li><li>Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach</li><li>Basic IT skills (for incident reporting systems)</li><li>Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends</li></ul>
<h3>&nbsp;</h3>

Security guard

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:&nbsp;Blackburn Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
<ul data-spread="false">
<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>
</ul>
Working Hours:
<ul data-spread="false">
<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>
</ul>
Pay &amp; Benefits:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>&pound;12.71 per hour</li>
<li>On-site canteen facilities</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>
<li>Ongoing positions</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul data-spread="false">
<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>
</ul>
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 Operatives / Production Operatives

Job Role - Warehouse FLT DriverWorking Hours - Monday to Friday, 3pm - 12amPay Rate - &pound;13.56 rising to &pound;14.23 upon completion of FLT training + &pound;5 per hour shift allowanceJob Type - Temp to PermWarehouse Operatives &ndash; Chepstow &ndash; Immediate Startsgap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to start in Chepstow, NP16.As a Warehouse Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations.Based at their Chepstow warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Successfully Loading and unloading of containers</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatch.</li></ul>
About you:<ul class="text">
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse (desired)</li><li>Ability to work to delivery despatch timescales.</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li><li>Forklift experience (necessary)</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul class="text">
<li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond</li></ul>
If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.To APPLY click the link and upload your CV or call Paul on 07483 087 018

Warehouse Operative

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer / Housing Standard OfficerLocation: Swindon SN25Hours of Work: 40 hours per week ( start and finish time may vary ) or less if want part timeRate of Pay: &nbsp;Negotiable but not less than &pound;13.25 per hourContract Type: Temporary to Permanent after 12 weeks.Gap-personnel is currently recruiting for the role of Health and Safety Officer / Housing Standard Officer, in Swindon area.Join a leading organisation in supported housing solutions, where your work will make a real impact on people&rsquo;s lives. As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and resettling individuals, taking on a diverse range of tasks that help restore and rebuild lives.Ideal candidate must drive their own car and have relevant experience and people&rsquo;s approach.The role is temp to perm, 12 first weeks will be completed through an agency, and will be counted as probation period.You will play a key role in the support and resettlement of clients/residents, covering a wide variety of tasks that contribute to fixing broken lives.You will come into contact with people facing multiple and complex barriers including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, offending behaviour and unemployment. You will collate appropriate monitoring data to measure and report on the success of the service.Essential:<ul>
<li>Work as part of the Housing Standards team to ensure appropriate outputs</li><li>Act in line with agreed procedures and processes.</li><li>Motivated to achieve performance targets.</li><li>High standard of confidentiality and professionalism.</li><li>Discretion, trustworthiness, tact and diplomacy to deal with highly sensitive matters.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office and able to learn case management software.</li><li>Good oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Efficient, accurate and good attention to detail</li></ul>
Duties Include:<ul>
<li>Conduct weekly and monthly health and safety checks in properties as directed and report all defects/repair issues promptly according to company policy.</li><li>2Complete void checklists and job sheets when required, ensuring they are completed accurately and in a timely manner, minimising lost void days.</li><li>Report to your Line Manager any unauthorised items found in the property whilst completing property inspections or room voids.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective working relationships with our maintenance contractors and all departments within the Company.</li><li>Carry out statutory fire risk assessments for office and all properties, ensuring that findings are actioned and recorded appropriately.</li><li>Efficiently manage your workload to ensure effective use of time and resources.</li><li>Ensure relevant databases are updated appropriately, required records are completed promptly and accurately, and all relevant paperwork is completed.</li><li>Work independently and as part of a team as necessary to perform the role properly and provide a quality service.</li><li>Ensure compliance with housing standards and health and safety regulations within and around the property</li><li>Ensure all properties comply with relevant safety, regulatory and legal standards, including proactive identification and resolution of compliance risks.</li><li>Review CCTV footage at various properties as directed.</li><li>Ensure the office complies with relevant safety, regulatory and legal standards, including COSHH and proactive identification and resolution of compliance risks.</li><li>Where requested, provide cover for absences to the wider team.</li><li>Attend meetings and carry out duties outside of usual office hours (e.g., evenings and weekends) when necessary to deliver the service.</li><li>Complete meter readings and meet contractors as required.</li><li>Contribute towards accurate and timely reports, statistical data and case studies as required.</li><li>Support property improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with safety standards.</li><li>Deliver safety briefings or training to residents as and when required.</li><li>Report any complaints in the appropriate way, following company procedures.</li><li>Attend training and development as identified and be knowledgeable about housing matters and best practices.</li><li>Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and other meetings as directed.</li><li>Follow all policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery, pay attention in particular to: Health &amp; Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Professional Boundaries and Customer Care.</li></ul>
Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post. For operational reasons, we also reserve the right to transfer you to alternative duties. For this reason, it is a condition of employment that you are willing to do so, if requestedWorking days and hours:<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday , start and finish time any hours between 7am and 5pm , *but completing 40 hours per week or less if you are looking for part time role or less hours ie.30 hours per week</li><li>1 weekend day on call per month &ndash; usually Saturday but may be also Sunday on some occasions</li></ul>
Additional Information ( the below will qualify after completion of probation period, which will be led by signing perm contract with the company )<ul>
<li>28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 25 at one years&rsquo; service, and additional service increments</li><li>Family friendly policy offers flexibility</li><li>8% Contributory Pension</li><li>Duvet Days (after qualifying period)</li><li>Death In Service &amp; Critical Illness Cover (after qualifying period)</li><li>Mileage Paid</li></ul>
If you have an understanding of homelessness, believe that people can be successful in society despite the odds being stacked against them, and are supportive and caring whilst maintaining a calm, professional and flexible attitude, this could be the career for you.Resume will be required for this role, and please click apply or send the CV to <a href="mailto:gloucester@gap-personnel.com">gloucester@gap-personnel.com</a>Alternatively please call Aga on 07972667856 ( you can either contact via WhatsApp through message) , or the office 01452 302852

Health and Safety Officer

gap personnel are proud to be recruiting 5 x Production Operators for their client based in Wrexham
&nbsp;
If you are looking for a role to develop your skills whilst working in an efficient manufacturing environment, then this role is for you&nbsp;
&nbsp;
As a Production operator you will be expected to work within the assembly and/or inspection sections, and you will be required to work as part of a flexible team.
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Disassembly&nbsp; and/or the assembly of products
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;The inspection of the product to ensure it meets customer expectation with regards to cosmetic and functional quality.
&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Following company Work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain a safe and clean working environment and support 6S improvements&nbsp;
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&uuml;&nbsp; &nbsp;Adhere to all Health &amp; Safety systems and requirements within the department&nbsp;
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">Th&nbsp; You must have a solid manufacturing background
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">K&nbsp; &nbsp; Keen eye for detail
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;">B&nbsp; &nbsp; Be able to check products thoroughly
&nbsp;Have a high degree of dexterity and speed&nbsp;
&nbsp;Be able to work on a production line
&nbsp;Work independently or as part of a team
&nbsp;
Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm with an early finish on Fridays
You will however, have every other Friday off
&pound;13.06 per hour
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and supporting their client with 5 Production Operators
Please send your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Production Operators

gap personnel are an employment agency and are proud to be supporting their long term client with Counterbalance FLT Drivers based in Wrexham
&nbsp;
You will be responsible for the following duties
<ul>
<li>Unloading and loading parts using a Counterbalance FLT</li>
<li>Palletising</li>
<li>Order Picking</li>
<li>Stock Control</li>
<li>Basic inputting of part numbers and stock</li>
<li>Handballing</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills
<ul>
<li>Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence</li>
<li>Solid Background in Warehousing</li>
<li>Flexible with duties as its not all FLT work</li>
<li>Basic computer skills</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Hours are 4on 4off, 12 hour days and nights following a shift rota
&pound;14.35 per hour
Long term temp
&nbsp;
Please can you send me your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wredham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and are supporting their client with Counterbalance FLT Drivers
Please contact the office on 01978 366666 or send your CV to Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com

Counterbalance FLT Drivers

Job Role &ndash; Nisbets VNA DriverLocation - Avonmouth, BS11 8TBWorking Hours - Sunday to Thursday, 9pm-5:45amPay Rate - &pound;15.87 upon completion of vna training will rise to &pound;16.67Job Type - Temp to Permgap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to start in Avonmouth, BS11.As a Warehouse Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations.Based at their Avonmouth warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Successfully Loading and unloading of containers</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatch.</li></ul>
About you:<ul class="text">
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse</li><li>Ability to work to delivery despatch timescales.</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li><li>VNA Forklift licence (necessary)</li></ul>
Company benefits:On site subsidised canteen facilities<ul class="text">
<li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond</li></ul>
If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you. To APPLY click the link and upload your CV or call Paul 07483 087018

Gap Personnel are proud to be recruiting for food production operatives on behalf of our longstanding client located in Wrexham. This is on an ongoing basis working 40 hours per week.
&nbsp;
THE ROLE
Duties include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loading and unloading of materials onto production lines</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Packaging and checking of finished products into outer cases</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Palletising / depalletizing of packaging / finished goods</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure work is carried out in a safe and proper manner, taking into account relevant policies</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undertake all other relevant tasks assigned by management and Line Leaders</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Previous food manufacturing experience is desired but not required.</li>
</ul>
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Pay rate: 
From &pound;12.71 plus shift allowance.
Hours of work: 
6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am.
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and are working on behalf of their client. For more information or to arrange an interview in your local area please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com">gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

Food Production Operatives 

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.
&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.
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We&rsquo;re also a dab hand at supporting cross-skilling and upskilling so your contingent workforce isn&rsquo;t static. We look at where agility adds value and build that into our model from day one. The result is simple: you&rsquo;ve got coverage across the board, and a team that can move where demand requires it.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
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If managing workforce gaps feels harder than it should, let&rsquo;s change that. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch</a> today.

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

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

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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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<div class="description"><h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>
Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse Associates</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Shift Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Front Line Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Goods in/out team</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse / MHE team</li>
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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<h6>Get in touch</h6>
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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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