Industrial Cleaner Location: Paignton, DevonAbout the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an Industrial Cleaner to join a busy crab processing factory in Paignton, Devon. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the production site.You will be working as part of a team responsible for ensuring all factory areas, equipment, and production tools are thoroughly cleaned and ready for daily operations.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Cleaning and sanitising factory production areas</li><li>Washing and sanitising trays and food processing equipment</li><li>Cleaning and maintaining machinery to hygiene standards</li><li>Hosing down factory floors and work areas</li><li>Ensuring compliance with strict health and safety procedures</li><li>Working efficiently to meet daily cleaning schedules</li><li>Supporting overall site cleanliness and hygiene standards</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul>
<li>Previous cleaning or industrial cleaning experience (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and hygiene standards</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude</li><li>Ability to work well as part of a team</li></ul>
What We Offer<ul>
<li>&pound;13.90 per hour</li><li>Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11pm</li><li>Stable, ongoing work in a busy production environment</li><li>Full training provided</li><li>Supportive team environment</li></ul>
If you&rsquo;re reliable, hardworking, and looking for steady evening work in a factory setting, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

Industrial Cleaner

Operations Assistant &ndash; &pound;15/hr + BenefitsLocation:&nbsp;Cullompton Salary:&nbsp;&pound;15.00 per hour Job Type:&nbsp;Full time position Monday to Friday with a 13:00 finish on a Friday.We&rsquo;re working with a dynamic and growing company to find a reliableOperations Assistant. If you enjoy hands-on work, staying organised, and supporting daily operations behind the scenes, this could be the perfect role for you.What You&rsquo;ll Do:<ul>
<li>Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders accurately and efficiently</li><li>Monitor stock levels and help with inventory checks and audits</li><li>Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email</li><li>Prepare service kits for field engineers</li><li>Coordinate tools, parts, and collections with engineers</li><li>Raise purchase orders and communicate with suppliers</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:<ul>
<li>Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or operational support is ideal but not essential</li><li>Great attention to detail and time management</li><li>Friendly communication skills (email and phone)</li><li>Basic computer literacy (spreadsheets, email, order systems)</li><li>Ability to lift and handle stock and packages</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul>
<li>&pound;15.00 per hour</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>Additional leave</li><li>Pension</li><li>Death in service cover</li><li>Full training provided</li><li>Opportunities for growth and progression</li></ul>

Operations Assistant

QA SupervisorThe QA Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring food safety, legality, quality, and hygiene standards are consistently upheld during production. This role provides independent technical oversight across production and hygiene operations, acting as the main technical contact on shift while supporting Operations and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external requirements such as BRCGS and customer codes of practice.QA Coordination &amp; Execution<ul>
<li>QA activity leadership &mdash; lead and coordinate all QA activities on shift</li><li>Maintain a strong shop‑floor presence to proactively monitor standards and behaviours</li><li>Ensure accurate completion and review of:</li><ul>
<li>GMP, fabrication, glass &amp; brittle plastic audits</li><li>Product quality assessments (taste, texture, appearance)</li><li>CCP monitoring and independent verification</li><li>Ingredient and high‑risk raw material intake checks</li><li>Changeover verification including allergen controls and line clearance</li></ul>
<li>Verify records are completed accurately, in real time, and meet audit expectations</li><li>Identify, challenge, and act on out‑of‑specification results</li></ul>
Equipment &amp; Monitoring Verification<ul>
<li>Equipment performance verification for thermometers, scales, checkweighers, and metal detectors</li><li>Ensure monitoring checks follow site procedures</li><li>Verify monitoring records are accurate and completed in real time</li><li>Challenge and escalate equipment failures or deviations promptly</li></ul>
Hygiene Oversight (Day &amp; Afternoon Shifts)<ul>
<li>Provide routine oversight of hygiene standards during live production</li><li>Monitor and verify:</li><ul>
<li>Washroom cleaning</li><li>Shadow board compliance</li><li>Changeover hygiene practices</li><li>Interim and periodic cleans during production</li></ul>
<li>Physically verify hygiene outcomes rather than relying on sign‑offs</li><li>Independently complete pre‑operational verification and release of equipment/areas</li><li>Challenge and stop processes where hygiene standards are unacceptable</li><li>Escalate hygiene risks or failures to Hygiene Manager and QA Manager</li><li>Conduct post‑clean inspections</li><li>Carry out environmental monitoring in line with the site programme</li></ul>
Investigation &amp; Escalation<ul>
<li>Lead first‑line investigations into:</li><ul>
<li>CCP deviations</li><li>GMP/fabrication failures</li><li>Hygiene non‑conformances</li><li>Quality issues identified during production</li></ul>
<li>Ensure investigations are fact‑based, clearly documented, and completed promptly</li><li>Apply structured root cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys)</li><li>Implement immediate corrective action</li><li>Escalate significant risks, trends, or recurring issues to the QA Manager</li></ul>
Decision Making &amp; Control<ul>
<li>Hold authority to:</li><ul>
<li>Place product on hold where food safety, legality, or quality is in doubt</li><li>Stop or delay production where critical controls are not me</li></ul>
<li>Maintain full traceability, segregation, and control of non‑conforming product</li></ul>
Culture &amp; Standards<ul>
<li>Act as a visible technical presence on the shop floor</li><li>Drive a food safety‑first and right‑first‑time culture</li><li>Challenge unsafe, non‑compliant, or poor hygiene behaviours constructively</li><li>Support coaching and on‑the‑job training for operators and team leaders</li><li>Reinforce accountability for standards across all departments</li></ul>
Working Relationships<ul>
<li>QA Manager &mdash; escalation, support, performance review</li><li>Production/Operations Teams &mdash; daily coordination and challenge</li><li>Hygiene Manager &mdash; hygiene standards and escalation</li><li>Technical Team &mdash; investigations, audits, compliance support</li></ul>
Key Performance Indicators<ul>
<li>Quality and effectiveness of investigations and root cause analysis</li><li>Reduction in repeat non‑conformances</li><li>Internal audit completion and outcomes</li><li>Complaint trends and recurrence</li><li>CCP compliance and deviation management</li><li>Hygiene standards maintained during production</li><li>QA consistency and capability across shifts</li></ul>

QA Supervisor

Production Manager (Bakery)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We&rsquo;re seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead end‑to‑end bakery manufacturing operations within a chilled pastry environment, overseeing a 2‑shift structure. This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant production across multiple bakery areas, ensuring volume, quality, cost, and performance targets are consistently achieved.The remit covers four production lines, pastry production, cooking and meat preparation areas, ingredient storage, ovens, and baking operations. A strong focus on OEE, efficiency, yield, waste reduction, and GMP excellence is essential.Operational Leadership<ul>
<li>Bakery operations management across pastry production, filling/cooking, meat prep, ingredient storage, baking, and four high‑volume lines</li><li>Set clear expectations and lead daily performance through Shift Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders</li><li>Deliver production plans safely, on time, and in full</li><li>Manage material flow into production, including meat prep and cook room areas</li><li>Ensure material areas remain on plan to prevent delays or shortages</li><li>Full oversight of seasoning area, ensuring adequate stock availability</li><li>Ownership of oven operations, focusing on product quality and baking profiles</li><li>Control labour planning, crewing, visio standards, and daily staffing</li><li>Monitor and accurately record agency usage, identifying cost‑saving opportunities</li><li>Work closely with Technical and QA teams to maintain GMP and compliance</li></ul>
Performance &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul>
<li>OEE and efficiency improvement across all bakery areas</li><li>Reduce downtime and drive efficiency gains</li><li>Identify performance gaps and lead structured improvement initiatives</li><li>Use data to drive accountability, problem‑solving, and informed decision‑making</li><li>Champion continuous improvement methodologies to strengthen right‑first‑time performance</li><li>Manage Redzone and produce daily/weekly/monthly KPIs</li><li>Monitor production standards including line speeds, yields, and accuracy</li><li>Ensure all reported data is complete, accurate, and up to date</li></ul>
Quality, Food Safety &amp; GMP<ul>
<li>Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards (BRCGS, HACCP, internal requirements)</li><li>Embed high GMP standards across all bakery areas</li><li>Work with Technical and Quality teams to resolve non‑conformances and support audits</li><li>Drive continuous quality improvement and maintain audit‑ready standards</li><li>Ensure products meet customer specifications and QAS requirements</li><li>Reduce waste caused by quality issues in partnership with Quality Manager</li><li>Escalate process, equipment, or material issues promptly</li><li>Maintain accurate records and report key food safety and quality metrics</li><li>Investigate product safety/quality issues and implement corrective actions</li></ul>
People Leadership &amp; Capability Development<ul>
<li>Build a high‑performing leadership team through coaching, development, and performance management</li><li>Engage effectively with Team Leaders, Shift Managers, and key staff</li><li>Promote a strong safety‑first culture</li><li>Support succession planning and capability development</li><li>Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement</li><li>Manage all people processes including absence, discipline, grievances, and training needs</li><li>Oversee holiday planning to ensure adequate cover</li><li>Lead, coach, and motivate teams to achieve departmental goals</li><li>Provide guidance on HR policy and employee relations</li><li>Develop direct reports and address underperformance</li><li>Recognise achievements and encourage improvement</li><li>Create a proactive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued</li></ul>
Cost Control &amp; Resource Management<ul>
<li>Manage production costs through effective control of labour, materials, waste, giveaway, and rework</li><li>Ensure efficient use of ingredients and raw materials</li><li>Support budget setting and deliver cost and efficiency targets</li></ul>
Cross‑Functional Collaboration<ul>
<li>Work closely with Engineering to improve equipment reliability and line performance</li><li>Partner with NPD and Process teams on product launches and process changes</li><li>Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Technical teams to ensure operational alignment</li><li>Maintain strong links with QA and Technical teams on compliance and product quality</li></ul>
Customer Service<ul>
<li>Ensure customer service levels are consistently met</li><li>Achieve ATP targets and take corrective action when required</li><li>Deliver shift production plans and communicate service issues promptly</li><li>Support actions to resolve customer complaints</li></ul>
Health &amp; Safety<ul>
<li>Take full responsibility for site health and safety &mdash; the highest priority</li><li>Maintain compliance with all Health &amp; Safety policies and procedures</li><li>Investigate and report unsafe practices, taking immediate action to prevent recurrence</li><li>Ensure safe working practices for employees and contractors</li></ul>
Key Behaviours<ul>
<li>Highly self‑motivated and able to lead by example</li><li>Professional, proactive work ethic</li><li>Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Resilient, tenacious, and calm under pressure</li><li>Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills</li><li>Clear, confident communicator at all levels</li><li>Quality‑driven mindset</li><li>Vigilant regarding Health &amp; Safety</li><li>Commercial awareness in a fast‑paced environment</li></ul>
Key Skills &amp; ExperienceEssential<ul>
<li>Senior production management experience within chilled food manufacturing (ideally bakery/pastry)</li><li>Strong understanding of high‑volume, short‑shelf‑life environments</li><li>Proven track record improving OEE, efficiency, yield, and waste</li><li>In‑depth knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality systems</li><li>Strong leadership capability across multi‑area operations</li><li>Data‑driven mindset with strong problem‑solving skills</li></ul>
Desirable<ul>
<li>Experience managing complex environments including cooking, baking, and raw meat handling</li><li>Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI frameworks</li><li>Experience supporting major audits and customer interactions</li></ul>
Key Objectives<ul>
<li>Plan attainment: 95%+ across all shifts</li><li>OEE improvement: 70%+ pure OEE / 80%+ non‑pure OEE</li><li>Giveaway: below 3%</li><li>Pastry waste reduction</li><li>GMP improvement and reduction of non‑conformances</li><li>Production quality: right‑first‑time, zero defects</li></ul>

Production Manager

Night Shift Engineer &ndash; LlantrisantMonday to Friday 10pm-6amWe&rsquo;re looking for a Night Shift Engineer to support site operations by maintaining machinery, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring all equipment remains safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. This role involves preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and supporting installations, upgrades, and movements of machinery across the plant.This is a night‑shift position, and candidates must be flexible as occasional call‑outs may be required.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Planned Preventative Maintenance &mdash; complete scheduled tasks in line with best practice</li><li>Breakdown response &mdash; deliver rapid, effective repairs to minimise downtime</li><li>Safe working environment &mdash; follow all site policies and procedures</li><li>Risk assessments &mdash; complete and document assessments before starting work</li><li>Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose</li><li>Work with and install single‑phase and three‑phase electrical circuits</li><li>Carry out repairs and maintenance to site facilities</li><li>Promote safe working practices across the site</li><li>Communicate effectively with management and relevant teams</li><li>Complete daily time/task sheets accurately</li><li>Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role and skill level</li></ul>
Key Behaviours<ul>
<li>Highly self‑motivated and enthusiastic, leading by example</li><li>Professional, proactive approach to work</li><li>Strong problem‑solving and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Able to work effectively under pressure</li><li>Committed to continuous improvement</li><li>Vigilant and conscientious regarding Health &amp; Safety</li><li>Collaborative, supporting wider team objectives</li><li>Consistent in meeting deadlines and operational targets</li></ul>
Key Skills &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship</li><li>Multi‑skilled engineer with mechanical bias and solid electrical knowledge</li><li>Experience working in a food production environment (3+ years)</li><li>Basic Food Hygiene Certificate</li><li>BRC experience</li><li>Good standard of written and verbal English</li></ul>

Night Shift Engineer

<h1>IMMEDIATE START &ndash; AD HOC GENERAL OPERATIVES WANTED</h1>
Start Tomorrow | &pound;12.71 per hour | 9:00am&ndash;6:00pmWe are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for reliable and hardworking Ad Hoc General Operatives to assist with the erection and dismantling of marquees at events.This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible, temporary work and who are available for an immediate start tomorrow.<h3>Duties Include:</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Assisting with the erection and dismantling of event marquees</li><li>Loading and unloading equipment and materials</li><li>Moving equipment and assisting with general event setup</li><li>Working as part of a team to ensure events are set up safely and efficiently</li><li>Following instructions from supervisors and maintaining a safe working environment</li></ul>
<h3>We Are Looking For:</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Immediate availability &ndash; must be able to start tomorrow</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and hardworking individuals</li><li>Physically fit and comfortable with manual work</li><li>A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team</li><li>Previous experience in marquee erection, events, construction, or general labour is desirable but not essential</li></ul>
<h3>Job Details:</h3>
Start Date: Tomorrow &ndash; Immediate Start Hours: 9:00am &ndash; 6:00pm Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour Location: [Insert Location] Job Type: Ad Hoc / TemporaryInterested and available to start tomorrow?Please contact us as soon as possible to register your interest and provide your availability. Successful candidates will be contacted with further details.

General Operative- Immediate start

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for our client in Hortonwood area, Telford.
Hours of work: &nbsp;6AM-6PM
PAY &pound;13.51/PH
Continental shifts (weekend off and weekend on)&nbsp; Leading to a permanent job for the right candidate
The job: &middot;&nbsp; Full training providing &middot; Working on different machines &middot; Fast environment so you must to be switched on &middot;Checking quality
of products
What we want from you - &middot;&nbsp; A positive attitude to work&nbsp; Have a flexible approach to work and duties &middot; Happy to take on training to ensure you have the right tools to do your job
What we give you - &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Great working environment &middot;Continuous work &middot;Genuine prospects of long term work based on site investment
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please email your CV to telford@gap-personnel.com alternatively, you can call our office on 01952443750 to speak to Laura or Richard who will be happy to help.

https://www.gap-personnel.com/jobs/TF-01-MEL021-machine-operator/

Warehouse Operatives
We are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join our team at a leading warehousing and company based in Tankersley, Barnsley. Working on an Afternoon shift Sunday-Thursday 1:30pm-10pm
🔹&nbsp;The Role &ndash; What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing
As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse. Duties include:
<ul>
<li>Loading and unloading vehicles</li>
<li>Picking orders and moving stock</li>
<li>Manual handling and building up pallets ready for distribution</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
🔹&nbsp;About You
We&rsquo;re looking for reliable and experienced candidates who:
<ul>
<li>Have previous warehouse experience</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong attention to detail and safety awareness</li>
<li>Can work independently and as part of a team</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
🔹&nbsp;Shift Patterns
<ul>
<li>1:30pm - 10pm Sunday-Thursday 40 hours per week</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
🔹&nbsp;Pay Rates as a Warehouse Operative
<ul>
<li>Backs: &pound;12.82&nbsp;per hour 40 hours per week</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
<ul>
<li>Consistent shift pattern with excellent work-life balance</li>
<li>Competitive pay rates</li>
<li>Opportunity for ongoing work</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive warehouse environment</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Apply today to secure your place in this growing team!

Warehouse 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!
&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.
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But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it&rsquo;s not a <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/managing-summer-no-shows-in-industrial-workforce/">staffing shortage</a>. It&rsquo;s a versatility problem.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</h3>
Most agency suppliers are good at something. Assembly lines? Sorted. Picker packers? No problem. Forklift drivers? You got it. But breadth is where it starts to wobble. Sites don&rsquo;t operate in neat silos &ndash; departments overlap, workloads vary, and demand spikes.
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If your supplier can only really do one or two things well, you end up handling the gaps yourself. Coordinating between departments, plugging holes, and asking someone to fill a role that requires a bit of know-how. Before you know it, the operation slows, production stalls, distribution waits, and managers spend more time moving people around than actually managing.
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You&rsquo;re not just juggling headcount &ndash; you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/">juggling capability</a>. And that&rsquo;s where the stress really sits.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</h3>
You don&rsquo;t need more bodies. You need the right mix of skills, available at the right time, without having to chase, check, and double-check on the daily. Because a genuinely versatile workforce doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident &ndash; it comes from a supplier who can recruit across departments and place people where their skills can be used when requirements fluctuate. Cross-skilled staff who can move between manufacturing and warehouse as needed. FLT drivers who understand the entire process, not just their machine. New starters trained with flexibility in mind, not pigeonholed into one role.
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A team built for versatility removes friction, protects productivity when something inevitably shifts &ndash; because something always shifts &ndash; and stops site managers from feeling like air traffic controllers.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">What we actually do differently</h3>
We don&rsquo;t just fill bookings. We look at your operation as a whole, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/">recruiting across departments</a> and building a labour pool that can pivot between them. Our focus is on building a supply model that accounts for the reality of your site, not the neat version on an org chart.
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We&rsquo;re also a dab hand at supporting cross-skilling and upskilling so your contingent workforce isn&rsquo;t static. We look at where agility adds value and build that into our model from day one. The result is simple: you&rsquo;ve got coverage across the board, and a team that can move where demand requires it.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
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If managing workforce gaps feels harder than it should, let&rsquo;s change that. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch</a> today.

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

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