gap Personnel are recruiting multiple Assembly Operatives for our client based in NewmarketThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy manufacturing team producing high-quality retail display units. We're looking for reliable, hands-on individuals who enjoy practical work and are eager to learn in a friendly, supportive environment.Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am &ndash; 5:00pmFriday: 8:00am &ndash; 1:00pmContract Type: Temporary ongoing workLocation: Newmarket, CB8Pay: &pound;12.71 per hourOvertime (after 40 hours): &pound;19.07 per hourDuties Include<ul>
<li>Assembling retail display units on a production line</li><li>Using basic hand and power tools, including screwdrivers and drills</li><li>Following assembly instructions and quality standards</li><li>Carrying out general production and assembly tasks</li><li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li></ul>
Skills/Experience:<ul>
<li>Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work</li><li>Able to lift and move materials safely (heavy lifting required)</li><li>Confident using basic hand and power tools</li><li>Reliable with a good work ethic and positive attitude</li><li>Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided</li></ul>
Looking for a practical role with consistent hours and an early finish every Friday? We would love to hear from you

Assembly Operative 

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Temporary School Catering Assisatntor &ndash; College Cover (8&ndash;12 Weeks)Gap Personnel&nbsp;are currently recruiting for a Temporary Catering &amp; Food Preparation Assistant to provide cover at a local college for approximately 8&ndash;12 weeks, starting in September.<div style="'Segoe UI'; ">
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with catering, food preparation, kitchen assistant, or cleaning experience who enjoys working in a busy educational environment.</div>
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<h4>Pay &amp; Hours</h4>
<ul>
<li>&pound;13.69 per hour</li><li>37 hours per week</li><li>Monday to Thursday: 08:00 &ndash; 16:00</li><li>Friday: 08:00 &ndash; 15:30</li><li>30-minute unpaid lunch break</li></ul>
<h4>Key Responsibilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Ordering and collecting supermarket food deliveries for the college</li><li>Receiving, unpacking, and storing stock safely</li><li>Preparing and portioning ingredients and supplies for student practical lessons</li><li>Maintaining a clean and organised working environment</li><li>Cleaning and sanitising work areas between lessons</li><li>Carrying out thorough end-of-day deep cleaning duties</li><li>Following food safety and hygiene procedures at all times</li></ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
We're looking for someone who:<ul>
<li>Is reliable, organised, and able to work independently</li><li>Has good attention to detail and a strong work ethic</li><li>Is comfortable undertaking both food preparation and cleaning duties</li><li>Has previous experience in a catering, kitchen, hospitality, or food-related environment (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Can work effectively within a busy educational setting</li></ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>Enhanced DBS check required (can be arranged)</li><li>Food Hygiene Certificate desirable, although training can be provided if needed</li></ul>
<h4>Interested?</h4>
If you're looking for a rewarding temporary role and are available to start in September, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact us for further information.</div>
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are currently recruiting for a Temporary Catering &amp; Food Preparation Assistant to provide cover at a local college for approximately 8&ndash;12 weeks, starting in September.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with catering, food preparation, kitchen assistant, or cleaning experience who enjoys working in a busy educational environment.</div>

School Catering Assistant -Temporary

gap personnel are busy with a large warehouse and distribution client based on the Wrexham Industrial Estate
As our client are now in their peak period until November, we are looking for Warehouse Operators to join their team
&nbsp;
Working either 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm, you will be responsible for the following
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAIIAAgACAYQAA" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Responsible for receiving products from containers</li>
<li data-ved="2ahUKEwiPjYjK8s-VAxUzQEEAHTCcCVMQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDRAA" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Consolidate multiple smaller orders&nbsp;
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Loading &amp; Unloading: Safely load and unload freight, pallets, and cartons using warehouse equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and automated systems
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Labeling &amp; Documentation: Weigh, measure, and correctly label consolidated pallets with barcodes, destination details, and tracking numbers
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="Yjhzub" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Quality &amp; Compliance: Inspect goods for damage, verify shipping manifests against physical stock, and adhere strictly to health and safety standards
</li>
</ul>
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">This role is an immediate start until November
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">&pound;12.71 per hour
&nbsp;
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Please send your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-cb="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Ring the office on 01978 366666
&nbsp;

Warehouse Operator

Stock Analyst 

Gap Personnel are currently looking for a Cleaner on afternoon shift, to join our well established client based in WV9 - with an immediate start !
&nbsp;
Cleaning experience is desirable.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Shift:&nbsp;
Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm&nbsp;
Pay: &pound;12.71
&nbsp;
Duties:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>General cleaning, corridors, offices, canteens, toilets, locker rooms ect.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Emptying bins, replenish paper ect.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Operating floor sweepers/scrubbers</li>
</ul>
Temp to perm opportunities for right candidates !&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -photo ID is required to enter site-
&nbsp;
If you are interested, please apply with your CV attached or call 01902 944 940.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Cleaner AM Shift 

We are currently recruiting for experienced FLT Drivers to join a busy warehouse operation in Chorley. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with previous forklift truck experience looking to secure a long-term position with ongoing training and development.
A valid FLT licence is not essential. We welcome candidates who hold a valid, expired, or in-house licence, provided they can demonstrate previous experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse environment.
Location: Chorley Hours: Full Time Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts (Monday to Friday)
<ul>
<li>6:00am - 2:00pm</li>
<li>2:00pm - 10:00pm</li>
</ul>
<h2>Pay Rate</h2>
<ul>
<li>&pound;12.71 per hour basic pay during training.</li>
<li>Following successful completion of training and assessment:
<ul>
<li>&pound;13.21 per hour for Reach Truck&nbsp; OR VNA operators.</li>
<li>&pound;13.71 per hour for REACH and VNA operators.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Operating forklift trucks safely and efficiently within the warehouse.</li>
<li>Loading and unloading trailers and vehicles.</li>
<li>Moving stock and materials to designated locations.</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate stock movements and storage practices.</li>
<li>Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations.</li>
<li>Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting defects.</li>
<li>Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times.</li>
<li>Assisting with general warehouse duties when required.</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean and organised working environment.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Essential Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Previous FLT experience is essential.</li>
<li>Experience operating one or more of the following truck types:
<ul>
<li>Reach Truck</li>
<li>VNA (Very Narrow Aisle)</li>
<li>Counterbalance</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Valid, expired, or in-house licences will be considered.</li>
<li>Ability to work rotating shifts on a weekly basis.</li>
<li>Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.</li>
<li>Reliable, hardworking, and punctual.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
<h2>What We Offer</h2>
<ul>
<li>Full training and assessment programme.</li>
<li>Monday to Friday working pattern.</li>
<li>Supportive warehouse team and working environment.</li>
</ul>
PLEASE APPLY BY SENDING YOUR CV TO <a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a>.&nbsp;

Warehouse FLT Driver (Reach & VNA)

<h2>Employee Relations Manager (Band 7)</h2>
Location: Croydon&nbsp;<ul>
<li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">A full-time role with onsite working; or</li><li>A full-time role with a hybrid arrangement of 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.</li></ul>
Contract: Interim / Temporary Rate: Competitive NHS Band 7 Rate<h3>Lead Change. Influence Culture. Drive Employee Relations Excellence.</h3>
Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence organisational culture and outcomes? We're recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead a busy ER function within a large NHS organisation.This is an exciting opportunity for a confident ER specialist who thrives on managing complex cases, developing managers, and driving best practice across a large unionised workforce. Based on-site three days per week, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping employee relations strategy while managing a high-performing team.<h3>What You'll Be Doing</h3>
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Lead and manage complex Employee Relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, bullying &amp; harassment, capability and absence management matters.</li><li>&nbsp;Provide expert guidance to managers and senior leaders on employment law, ER best practice and policy application.</li><li>&nbsp;Manage and develop a team of Employee Relations Advisors, ensuring caseloads are effectively prioritised and delivered.</li><li>&nbsp;Oversee highly complex investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.</li><li>&nbsp;Partner with Trade Unions, HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders to resolve workforce issues effectively.</li><li>&nbsp;Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislative requirements.</li><li>&nbsp;Deliver management training and coaching on Employee Relations topics.</li><li>&nbsp;Analyse ER trends and KPIs to identify opportunities for service improvement and proactive intervention.</li><li>&nbsp;Support organisational initiatives focused on restorative approaches, informal conflict resolution and employee wellbeing.</li><li>&nbsp;Deputise for the Head of Employee Relations when required.</li></ul>
<hr />
<h3>Essential Requirements</h3>
✔ Degree educated✔ CIPD Qualified and Registered✔ Extensive Employee Relations experience within the NHS or a large, complex unionised organisation✔ Proven experience managing highly complex ER investigations and casework✔ Strong knowledge of Employment Law and its practical application✔ Experience managing and developing teams✔ Experience creating and implementing HR policies✔ Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders professionally✔ Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills✔ Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint✔ Experience analysing workforce data and producing management reports<hr />
<h3>Desirable</h3>
* Postgraduate Certificate in Employment Law* NHS Employee Relations experience* Experience delivering HR and ER training programmes* Knowledge of ESR and HR systems* Project management experience<hr />
<h3>What We're Looking For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>Resilient and confident operating in challenging environments</li><li>Strong relationship builder who can influence at all levels</li><li>Passionate about improving employee experience and organisational culture</li><li>Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines</li></ul>
<h3>Why Apply?</h3>
This is an opportunity to join a progressive NHS organisation committed to delivering excellent people services. You'll gain exposure to high-level stakeholder engagement, complex employment matters and service improvement projects while making a meaningful impact on employee experience and organisational performance.Apply today with your CV and demonstrate how your Employee Relations expertise can make a difference.

Employee Relations Manager

My client based on the Wrexham Industrial Estate is looking for a Cleaner to work their afternoon shift
You will be responsible for cleaning machinery, flooring, walls and corridors
Emptying bins and discarding in the correct bins for appropriate waste
&nbsp;
Hours of work are 3pm-10pm Monday to Friday
&pound;12.71 per hour
&nbsp;
THIS ROLE IS START ASAP and its on an ongoing basis
&nbsp;
If you are interested in this role, please contact 01978 366666 and ask for Donna or email <a href="mailto:Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>
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Industrial Cleaner - AFTERNOONS

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.
&nbsp;
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!
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it&rsquo;s not a <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/managing-summer-no-shows-in-industrial-workforce/">staffing shortage</a>. It&rsquo;s a versatility problem.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</h3>
Most agency suppliers are good at something. Assembly lines? Sorted. Picker packers? No problem. Forklift drivers? You got it. But breadth is where it starts to wobble. Sites don&rsquo;t operate in neat silos &ndash; departments overlap, workloads vary, and demand spikes.
&nbsp;
If your supplier can only really do one or two things well, you end up handling the gaps yourself. Coordinating between departments, plugging holes, and asking someone to fill a role that requires a bit of know-how. Before you know it, the operation slows, production stalls, distribution waits, and managers spend more time moving people around than actually managing.
&nbsp;
You&rsquo;re not just juggling headcount &ndash; you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/">juggling capability</a>. And that&rsquo;s where the stress really sits.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</h3>
You don&rsquo;t need more bodies. You need the right mix of skills, available at the right time, without having to chase, check, and double-check on the daily. Because a genuinely versatile workforce doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident &ndash; it comes from a supplier who can recruit across departments and place people where their skills can be used when requirements fluctuate. Cross-skilled staff who can move between manufacturing and warehouse as needed. FLT drivers who understand the entire process, not just their machine. New starters trained with flexibility in mind, not pigeonholed into one role.
&nbsp;
A team built for versatility removes friction, protects productivity when something inevitably shifts &ndash; because something always shifts &ndash; and stops site managers from feeling like air traffic controllers.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">What we actually do differently</h3>
We don&rsquo;t just fill bookings. We look at your operation as a whole, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/">recruiting across departments</a> and building a labour pool that can pivot between them. Our focus is on building a supply model that accounts for the reality of your site, not the neat version on an org chart.
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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.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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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.
&nbsp;
And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
&nbsp;
Shifts are covered and the work gets done, but the rhythm is out of sync. Temps look like extras in a film they didn&rsquo;t audition for, permanent staff spend half their day <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">translating</a>, the other half compensating, and managers find themselves patching cracks instead of repairing foundations.
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It&rsquo;s quiet, it&rsquo;s subtle, and it&rsquo;s exhausting. Welcome to the operational gap (and no, we&rsquo;re not in any way referring to ourselves).
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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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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse Associates</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Front Line Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</li>
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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<li>Our teams are ready to help, no matter how big or small your requirements.</li>
<li>We can offer high volume temporary workforce supply with an onsite provision, a local branch-based team, or a combination of the two if you have multiple operations, or resourcing for permanent workers &ndash; just let us know what you need.</li>
<li>Drop us your vacancy needs and we&rsquo;ll give you a call back, or head over to our contact page and get in touch with your local team today.</li>
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Need new industrial staff for your business?We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.With over 50 hubs across England and Wales made up of high-street branches and onsite managed services, we're confident we can source and hire the candidates you're looking for.Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

<div>Established in 1989, The Range has grown organically to become the UK's fastest-growing retailer, now with over 200 stores across the nation. Their commitment to quality is reflected in the diverse selection of over 140,000 products spanning 16 departments, from homewares and furniture to DIY and art supplies. gap personnel is proud to have been appointed as the exclusive supplier for The Range Stowmarket DC. We are currently managing the recruitment process for all roles at this location.</div>

<div class="description"><h2>Do you have high-volume temporary requirements?</h2>Onsite supply solution:<ul><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">Your dedicated contract management team will be based within your operation as an extension of your operational team.</li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They&rsquo;ll be right there to partner with you to target improvements across key areas like planning, fulfilment, pre-placement training, productivity, and compliance.</li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">But it&rsquo;s about so much more than operational delivery; candidate engagement at every stage of the journey is central to success. We&rsquo;ll work with you to increase candidate attraction and minimise worker attrition so you can benefit from the associated efficiency gains.</li></ul>Want to hear more about what our onsite team can do for you? We have a specialist high-volume implementation team ready to support a seamless, fully-risk-managed transition to our service &ndash; let&rsquo;s get the conversation started.</div>

Recruitment isn&rsquo;t without its challenges - compliance, audits, candidate quality, transparent pricing, clear communication, and reliable partnerships. At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just promise solutions, we deliver them. But don&rsquo;t take our word for it. Hear from businesses who&rsquo;ve trusted us to get it right, every time.

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