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. These are temporary to permanent positions.&nbsp;Previous applicants need not apply.&nbsp;<hr />
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<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 class="text">
<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>

Security guard - NHS

Customer Service Advisor &ndash; Temporary to PermanentLocation: Wrangaton, TQ10gap personnel are recruiting for enthusiastic and customer-focused Customer Service Advisors to join a growing Contact Centre team. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and delivering excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.The RoleAs a Customer Service Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of a busy contact centre. You'll communicate with customers by telephone and email, assisting with enquiries, processing orders, resolving issues, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.As the business continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while supporting a diverse customer base.Important InformationSuccessful applicants must be available to attend mandatory training from 10th to 12th August. Please ensure you are available on these dates before applying.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Handle inbound customer enquiries via telephone and email.</li><li>Make outbound calls to both businesses and consumers.</li><li>Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Provide information on products, services, and specifications.</li><li>Explain customer processes, including returns and order queries.</li><li>Escalate complex enquiries to senior team members where appropriate.</li><li>Update and maintain customer records and databases accurately.</li><li>Complete a variety of administrative tasks to support the team.</li><li>Manage customer accounts, from quotations through to payment chasing.</li><li>Deliver an exceptional customer experience with every interaction.</li></ul>
What We're Looking For<ul>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>A calm and professional approach under pressure.</li><li>A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A positive attitude and willingness to learn.</li></ul>
Shift Pattern &amp; Pay<ul>
<li>Shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, working 5 days out of 7.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>&pound;12.87 per hour</li></ul>
Apply TodayIf you're looking to join a supportive team where you can develop your customer service career, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your up-to-date CV.gap personnel is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Customer Service Advisor

Customer Service Advisor Location: Newton Abbot (Office-based) Pay: &pound;12.83 per hour&nbsp; Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5:30pmWe are currently recruiting for Customer Service Advisors to join a busy and supportive team on a temporary basis, for our client in Newton Abbot. While these roles are initially temporary, there may be opportunities for longer-term positions for the right candidates.This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with customer service experience who enjoy helping people, solving problems, and delivering a high standard of support across multiple channels.About the RoleAs a Customer Service Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for customers and business partners, providing support via email and live chat, as well as social channels. You will play a key role in delivering a professional, friendly, and efficient service, ensuring every interaction reflects the brand positively.Your responsibilities will include handling customer queries such as delivery issues, parcel tracking, returns, and general account support. You will take ownership of customer cases, working them through to resolution while maintaining clear and timely communication throughout.You will also handle complaints with empathy and professionalism, working within established processes and collaborating with senior team members when needed. Building strong customer relationships and ensuring a positive experience will be at the heart of everything you do.What We&rsquo;re Looking ForWe&rsquo;re looking for individuals who are confident communicators with a genuine passion for customer service. You should have previous experience in a customer-facing role and be comfortable working across digital communication channels.Key skills and attributes include:<ul>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A professional and approachable manner</li><li>Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage your own workload and work independently</li><li>A positive, reliable, and self-motivated attitude</li><li>Comfortable using computer systems and learning new tools</li></ul>
Prior experience working with social media or live chat support is advantageous, as is the ability to speak an additional language (Spanish, Italian, German or French).Working Pattern &amp; Pay<ul>
<li>Training Period:&nbsp;2 weeks of in-office training, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm</li><li>Post-Training Schedule: Working days will follow a rota of 5 days out of 7, which will include one weekend day</li><li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5:30pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch</li><li>Pay rate: &pound;12.83 per hour, which is equivalent to an annual salary of &pound;25,032.35</li></ul>
Location &amp; EnvironmentThis is an office-based role in Newton Abbot. There is plenty of on-site parking available but it is on a first-come, first-served basis. You&rsquo;ll be joining a collaborative and welcoming team environment where support and development are a top priority.This is an excellent opportunity to join a truly fantastic team and brand. If this sounds like the role for you, and you&rsquo;d love to see what you can bring to the team, click apply and we will contact you to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Warehouse with Forklift Driver
Bridgwater, TA6 5
Temp to Perm
We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver for a leading manufacturer in Bridgwater. This site is accessible via public transport. You will be joining a local company that are committed to delivering packaging solutions to their customers and continually seek to provide a first-class service. Never losing sight of practicality, they unite innovation with experience to provide packaging solutions with impact.
This is a great opportunity for those that are looking to join a company that are able to offer long term stability, full training and genuine career progression and development. From Day 1 you will be provided with a worker training buddy who will assist you on your training and introduce you to the Site Operating Procedures (SOP&rsquo;s).
As a Forklift Driver your key duties will include:
Loading and unloading lorries
Packing pallets ready for delivery
Ensure that product is accurately packed and labelled in accordance with customer specification and to the highest standards
This role can be a physically demanding which and involves standing for long periods of time
Must comply with all aspects of H&amp;S policy throughout the site
About you:
Current Forklift licence (essential)
Previous Warehouse experience (desirable)
Good organisation
Ability to prioritise
Manual Handling
Working hours and pay rates:
3 weeks training: Monday to Friday, either 0600am - 2pm or 0800am - 400pm
PM: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm&nbsp;
&pound;13.51ph
Successful candidates we be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.
Sounds like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.

PM Warehouse Operative with Forklift Licence

Warehouse with Forklift DriverBridgwater, TA6 5Temp to PermWe are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver for a leading manufacturer in Bridgwater. This site is accessible via public transport. You will be joining a local company that are committed to delivering packaging solutions to their customers and continually seek to provide a first-class service. Never losing sight of practicality, they unite innovation with experience to provide packaging solutions with impact.This is a great opportunity for those that are looking to join a company that are able to offer long term stability, full training and genuine career progression and development. From Day 1 you will be provided with a worker training buddy who will assist you on your training and introduce you to the Site Operating Procedures (SOP&rsquo;s).As a Forklift Driver your key duties will include:Loading and unloading lorriesPacking pallets ready for deliveryEnsure that product is accurately packed and labelled in accordance with customer specification and to the highest standardsThis role can be a physically demanding which and involves standing for long periods of timeMust comply with all aspects of H&amp;S policy throughout the siteAbout you:Current Forklift licence (essential)Previous Warehouse experience (desirable)Good organisationAbility to prioritiseManual HandlingWorking hours and pay rates:3 weeks training: Monday to Friday, either 0600am - 2pm or 0800am - 400pmNights: Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6am&nbsp;&pound;14.52phSuccessful candidates we be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.Sounds like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.

Nights Warehouse Operative with Forklift Licence

The Company
We are working with a highly successful and growing construction and manufacturing specialist based in Winkleigh, Devon. The business designs, fabricates, and installs complex stainless steel structures and components for large-scale food manufacturing facilities across the region.
With a brand-new manufacturing hub currently under development, alongside a strong pipeline of secured work and recent contract wins, the company is continuing to expand. As part of this growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Lead Fabricator to strengthen their workshop team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that values quality, invests in its people, and offers long-term job security.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on leadership position combining high-quality fabrication work with team supervision and coordination.
You will play a key role in delivering complex stainless steel projects to exacting standards, while supporting and guiding apprentices, operatives, and subcontract labour.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders</li>
<li>Cut, shape, and form stainless steel using a range of machinery including shears, presses, and laser equipment</li>
<li>Carry out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard</li>
<li>Assemble components using welding, bolting, and fabrication techniques</li>
<li>Inspect and measure materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards</li>
<li>Plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of apprentices, operatives, and subcontractors</li>
<li>Allocate time and resources effectively to support project delivery and cost tracking</li>
<li>Repair or replace defective components where required</li>
<li>Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe working environment</li>
<li>Collaborate with designers and project managers to meet deadlines</li>
<li>Lead by example and uphold company standards, values, and behaviours</li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for a skilled and reliable fabricator with strong experience in stainless steel manufacturing, ideally within food production or another regulated environment.
You will have:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a fabrication role within a manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Strong MIG and TIG welding skills</li>
<li>Experience working with stainless steel</li>
<li>The ability to confidently read and interpret technical drawings</li>
<li>A hands-on, positive, and professional approach</li>
<li>High attention to detail and pride in your work</li>
<li>A strong commitment to health and safety</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
<li>Experience within food production or hygienic environments</li>
<li>IPAF certification</li>
<li>Forklift licence</li>
<li>Telehandler licence</li>
</ul>
Package &amp; Benefits
<ul>
<li>&pound;25 per hour</li>
<li>Overtime available (weekdays and weekends)</li>
<li>Annual bonus of up to one month&rsquo;s salary</li>
<li>Pension scheme</li>
<li>22 days annual leave</li>
<li>Long-term, secure workload within a growing business</li>
</ul>
Interested?
If you&rsquo;re an experienced fabricator looking to step into a lead role within a growing and well-established business, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

Lead Fabricator 

Precision-Made Careers Start Here &ndash; Forge Ahead with Howmet!
Job Title: Manufacturing Operator &ndash; Foundry Department Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 Employment Type: [Full-Time / Shift-Based]
Shift Pattern: 06:00am-13:30pm / 13:00pm-20:30pm / 20:00pm-06:30am on rotation
Pay Rate: &pound;16.28p/h
Overview: Do you thrive in a physically active environment and enjoy working with your hands? Are you someone who takes pride in precision, reliability, and being part of a close-knit, hard-working team? We&rsquo;re looking for a dependable and safety-conscious Manufacturing Operator to join our Foundry department at Howmet, where strength, coordination, and attention to detail play a vital role in producing high-performance parts.
This is a hands-on role where you&rsquo;ll work with heavy-duty equipment, molten metal, and specialized tools. You&rsquo;ll be part of a team that gets the job done &mdash; safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Maintain a strong focus on Environmental Health &amp; Safety (EH&amp;S) while working near high-temperature materials</li>
<li>Operate as part of a tight-knit team, communicating clearly and supporting each other in a fast-paced setting</li>
<li>Handle the loading and unloading of preheat and casting furnaces using custom lifting gear and pedestrian trucks</li>
<li>Participate in problem-solving and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities</li>
<li>Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area to ensure production targets are met</li>
<li>Stay alert and take initiative when working around complex equipment and materials</li>
<li>Carry out other duties as needed to support smooth and safe operations</li>
</ul>
What You Bring to the Team:
<ul>
<li>Good physical fitness and stamina &mdash; comfortable lifting, moving, and working on your feet</li>
<li>Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow technical instructions</li>
<li>A reliable, &ldquo;hands-on&rdquo; work ethic and team-first mentality</li>
<li>Ability to remain focused and disciplined in an industrial setting</li>
<li>Previous foundry or manufacturing experience is an advantage, but not required &mdash; training is provided</li>
<li>Willingness to wear full PPE and work in heat-intensive environments</li>
</ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Gain:
<ul>
<li>A role where your work ethic and physical capability make a direct impact</li>
<li>Opportunities to learn specialized industrial skills</li>
<li>Be part of a solid, dependable crew that takes pride in quality and execution</li>
<li>Stable hours, good job security, and a workplace where doing things right matters</li>
</ul>
Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.
Get in touch today, send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jipsy.quinn@gap-personnel.com">exeter@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;or call 01392 273665.

Foundry Manufacturing Operative

Precision-Made Careers Start Here &ndash; Forge Ahead with Howmet!
Position:&nbsp;Manufacturing Operator &ndash; Pre-Finishing Department Location:&nbsp;Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-Time | Shift-Based Shifts:&nbsp;06:00am &ndash; 14:00pm / 14:00pm &ndash; 22:00pm / 22:00pm &ndash; 06:00am (on rotation)
 Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;16.28 per hour
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Launch Your Career in a High-Performance Industry
Join Howmet&rsquo;s Pre-Finishing Department and play a key role in crafting precision components for the&nbsp;aerospace&nbsp;and&nbsp;gas&nbsp;sectors. As a&nbsp;Manufacturing Operator, you'll be hands-on in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where&nbsp;Safety&nbsp;and&nbsp;Excellence&nbsp;are non-negotiable.
You'll work with cutting-edge tools and machinery, ensuring each casting meets our world-class standards. If you take pride in teamwork, precision, and reliability&mdash;this is the role for you.
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️ What You'll Be Doing
<ul class="text">
<li>Champion&nbsp;Environmental, Health &amp; Safety&nbsp;best practices in every task</li>
<li>Carefully inspect and process castings to exact specifications</li>
<li>Operate advanced machinery and equipment, including:</li>
<ul class="text">
<li>Cut-off &amp; grinding machines</li>
<li>Ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water blasters</li>
<li>Grit blasting systems</li>
<li>Hand tools &amp; hoists</li>
</ul>
<li>Rotate across processing stations within a skilled, close-knit team</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement through&nbsp;Howmet</li>
<li>Safely handle components (10&ndash;15 kg) using best lifting practices</li>
<li>Take on additional tasks to support team and production goals</li>
</ul>
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✅ What You Bring
Must-Haves:
<ul class="text">
<li>Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety</li>
<li>Team-first attitude and adaptability</li>
<li>Physically fit with excellent manual handling ability</li>
<li>Eagerness to learn and contribute to manufacturing</li>
</ul>
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):
<ul class="text">
<li>Experience in manufacturing, machining, or metalwork</li>
<li>Knowledge of finishing techniques (grinding, cutting, shot blasting)</li>
<li>Comfortable using hand tools and operating equipment</li>
<li>Technical/engineering background</li>
</ul>
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Why Join Howmet?
<ul class="text">
<li>Be part of a&nbsp;global leader&nbsp;in engineered products</li>
<li>Work in a dynamic, safety-focused environment</li>
<li>Gain experience with&nbsp;industry-leading technology</li>
<li>Join a company that&nbsp;invests in your growth&nbsp;and values your input</li>
</ul>
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Ready to Take Off with Us?
At Howmet, we don&rsquo;t just make metal parts &mdash; we shape careers. Bring your hands-on skills, precision mindset, and team spirit to a company that&rsquo;s building the future.
Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.

Pre-Finishing Manufacturing Operative

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.
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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.

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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>
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<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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<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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