Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Warehouse Supervisor for a company based in Liverpool, L3area.
The position is a permanent contract.
Company Overview
Our client is a world leading logistics provider specialising in the storage and shipping of Exchange-traded metals and soft commodities around the globe. 
Job Overview
As Warehouse Supervisor you will report directly to the Warehouse Manager, and you will be responsible for coordinating day to day operations of the warehousing and storage facilities for Liverpool. You will be supervising the client&rsquo;s and third-party warehouse staff and giving guidance and clear instructions. You will conduct planning meetings with warehouse and office staff to ensure operational needs are being met.
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Salary:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &pound;30 000 - &pound;35 000 per annum
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based on experience
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Hours of work:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7am &ndash; 3pm
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday to Friday
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Job Responsibilities
&middot; Supporting the UK Management as well as the wider EMEA team &middot; Responsible for ensuring compliance at all times with Group and local Health and Safety procedures &middot; Ensure adequate resourcing of third party labour and workforce planning to support volumes &middot; Ensuring employees are being trained on the latest versions of SOP&rsquo;s and exchange rules &middot; Conducting regular reviews of storage methods to ensure efficient and compliant space utilisation &middot; Managing stock checks at the client&rsquo;s &nbsp;and any third party locations and ensuring random stock checks are performed &middot; Collecting keys and responsibility for opening and closing the warehouse &amp; warehouse office each day, alarming and returning keys to a dedicated area for secure storage. &middot; Implementing and maintaining warehousing procedures including conducting reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. &middot; Ensuring that all warehouse activities are covered by a safe operating procedure &middot; Ensuring sufficient and adequate equipment is always available &middot; Ensuring FLT fuel supplies are adequate for the operation &middot; Ensuring repairs and maintenance are being completed on time and reported to the warehouse manager &middot; Oversight of building and compound maintenance - liaising with property owners/ managers when repairs are needed &middot; Reviewing and implementing updates according to the management system &middot; Reporting of Incidents and accidents using HB iAuditor reporting system.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential
&middot; Minimum of 5 years warehousing experience &middot; Demonstrable significant experience of H&amp;S, security and regulatory controls &middot; Proactive problem-solving skills. &middot; Strong IT and communication skills &ndash; oral, listening and written. &middot; Self-starter who is intuitive and focused upon continual process improvement
&middot; FLT Licence &middot; Willingness to be involved in the day-to-day operation (supervising/forklift driving/labouring) &middot; Professional, responsible with a good work ethic &middot; Attention to detail, accuracy and able to meet deadlines &middot; Contactable out of normal working hours for security reasons
Desirable
&middot; Experience of working within an international warehousing, logistics, supply chain business is desirable &middot; Experience of operating within an LME/CME warehouse and knowledge of LME, and ICE rules
Rewards &amp; Benefits
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Competitive salary
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">27 days holiday + public holidays 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Private healthcare&nbsp; 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Life and Group Income Assurance 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Up to 12% employer pension contribution 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Annual Discretionary Bonus 
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Who we are
We are a diverse organisation who welcome different perspectives helping create an inclusive and forward-thinking culture across the globe with entities in the UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, United States, Singapore, Malaysia and China.
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Interested candidates can send their CV to <a href="mailto:liverpool@gap-personnel.com">liverpool@gap-personnel.com</a>
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Gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.

Warehouse Supervisor

Customer Service Advisor&nbsp; 
&pound;26,500k per annum 
Monday &ndash; Friday / General Office Hours 
Wrexham 
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Our client based in the Wrexham area is currently looking for a Customer Service Advisor on a permanent basis to join their team.&nbsp; As the Customer Service Advisor, you will be pivotal in ensuring our clients customers receive outstanding support and service, aligning with their mission of providing fantastic value and sustainable solutions.
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Performance Objectives
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide accurate information regarding services.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist customers with service requests and resolve and issues efficiently.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and transactions. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with team members to enhance customer satisfaction.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide feedback on customer trends to improve service delivery.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participate in training sessions to stay updated on products and services.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contribute to a positive team environment. 
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Person Specification
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience in customer service or a related field.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software is preferred. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work collaboratively in a team-orientated environment. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A proactive approach to problem-solving. 
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Benefits 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Company pension
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dress down Fridays 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Free parking
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20 days holiday plus bank holidays 
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To apply please send your CV to <a href="mailto:rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com">rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com</a> 
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gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour 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 future.
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Customer Service Advisor 

Job title: Assembly Operative Location: Bristol Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm &amp; Friday 8.00am-3.30pm Hourly Rate: &pound;13.00 per hour Role Type: Temporary to permanentgap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit X2 Assembly Operatives for a well-established manufacturing business based in Bristol. As an Assembly Operative, you will join a team where you will become a key and valued member providing support to key operations.Job duties:<ul>
<li>Assembling parts</li><li>Operating machinery</li><li>Packing of the customer orders</li><li>Following correct health &amp; safety measures for the site</li><li>Quality control check of products</li></ul>
The candidate:<ul>
<li>Knowledge of similar working environment</li><li>Good communicator and team player</li><li>Proven accuracy and efficiency in your work</li><li>Consistently produce the highest standards of work</li></ul>
If you are interested, please get in touch on 0117 911 7111 or click Apply now!

Assembly Operative

We are currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Multi-drop Van Driver for our client in Leeds.
This is a temp to perm role and an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team with an excellent employer.
The role involves collecting rental bikes around the Manchester area and bring them back to depot to be serviced and repaired.
The day would be split into a round in the morning, return to depot for lunch and then another round in the afternoon.
Requirements: full valid UK driving licence- maximum 3 points on the licence ,previous experience, driving printer, vehicle tech savvy and steer wise
Hours are: 4 on 4 off with 2 different shifts, 07:00-18:00 and 09:00-20:00 - weekly rotation.
Pay: &pound;12.71 per hour
The role is temp to perm after 12 weeks.
Gap personnel is acting as an employment business. Gap personnel are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.

Muldi drop VAN driver

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are recruiting for a machine setter:
Ongoing work with permanent opportunities for the right candidate
Location: Nantwich CW5
Working hours: Monday to Friday weekly rotation 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm.
Pay:&nbsp;&pound;14.16 per hour
An excellent opportunity to start with one of Cheshire's leading manufacturing factories.&nbsp;
Required Experience: The chosen candidate must have previous experience in a mechanical role.
Maintenance &amp; Machinery Operations
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Perform routine maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal performance.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Operate and set up machinery as required for production runs.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.</li>
</ul>
Team Collaboration
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Work closely with the production team to maintain smooth and efficient operations.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and suggest innovative solutions.</li>
</ul>
Problem Solving &amp; Efficiency
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Analyse machinery issues and implement effective solutions.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Work independently to meet production deadlines, ensuring efficiency and quality.</li>
<li>Ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to health and safety standards.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ol>
<li class="MsoNormal">At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or machine setting environment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.</li>
<li>Reliable, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Checking schedules</li>
<li>Operating packing machines</li>
<li>Setting machines&nbsp;</li>
<li>Labelling quantities for returns and materials</li>
<li>Prep paperwork and labels for each product and machine</li>
</ol>
Candidate must be computer literate, able to work individually and part of a team.
The role is due to start immediately for the successful candidate.
If this role is of interest, please send your CV to <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="mailto:crewe@gap-personnel.com">crewe@gap-personnel.com</a> or call 01270 581 888.

Machine Setter

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are recruiting for 2 FLT drivers FLT Reach (D1 or D2) &amp; Counterbalance (B1) &amp; another relevant FLT license to join our client in Leek, ST13.
The chosen candidate must hold a valid accredited FLT Reach (D1 or D2) &amp; Counterbalance (B1) &amp; another relevant FLT license license with at least 2 years proven experience of working in a fast paced environment.
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Ornua Foods
Ornua has been present in the&nbsp;UK for 100 years and today is one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the UK.
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Role: Reach (D1 or D2) &amp; Counterbalance (B1) &amp; another relevant FLT license
Pay: &pound;16.10 per hour, OT rate of &pound;24.15 and &pound;32.20 per hour
Working hours: Sunday to Thursday (10pm to 6am)
Temp to perm
Benefits: Free hot drinks, free on-site parking, weekly pay, on-site canteen
Location:&nbsp;Ornua Foods, Sunnyhill Rd, Leek, ST13&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Duties Include: This role is in a fast-paced environment, some time will be spent off the forklift. You will assist in various areas, including moving stock and labelling, so attention to detail is essential. Responsibilities include:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Moving stock &amp; materials around using the FLT.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintaining a safe and tidy workspace</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Labelling</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Conducting a visual safety inspection of equipment before operation</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Completing all related paperwork</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Taking on any additional duties as needed to support the business</li>
</ul>
We&rsquo;re Looking for Candidates Who Are:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Self-Motivated</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Organised</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Hardworking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Effective Communicators</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Methodical and Logical Thinkers</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Team Players, with the ability to work independently</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Committed to delivering results</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #00b0f0; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Has valid accredited FLT Reach (D1 or D2) &amp; Counterbalance (B1) &amp; another relevant FLT license (Bendi (P1), VNA (F1))</li>
</ul>
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Required Experience: The chosen candidate must hold a valid accredited FLT Reach (D1 or D2) &amp; Counterbalance (B1) &amp; another relevant FLT license accredited license, with previous experience in a production environment.&nbsp;
This role is due to start immediately, so if interested please call 07740 824855, send a copy of your CV to <a href="mailto:crewe@gap-personnel.con">crewe@gap-personnel.com</a>

FLT Night Reach (D1 or D2) & Counterbalance (B1) & another relevant FLT license

Warehouse Operative &ndash; Shoeburyness&pound;12.91 per hour | Monday to Friday &ndash; Ad Hoc ShiftsWe are currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Warehouse Operative&nbsp;to join a busy manufacturing facility based in Shoeburyness. With the opportunity to go temp to perm for the right candidate, this is a great chance to secure a long-term role!The RoleYou will be working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, primarily carrying out packing duties to ensure products are processed efficiently and to a high standard. This is a physically demanding role, and you will be required to stand for the duration of your shift.Hours &amp; Pay<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday, 08:30&ndash;17:00 (ad hoc shifts)</li><li>&pound;12.91 per hour</li><li>Temp to permanent available for candidates who demonstrate good performance</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Packing and processing products to set targets and quality standards</li><li>Maintaining a clean and organised warehouse area</li><li>Following health and safety procedures at all times</li><li>Working as part of a team to meet daily warehouse goals</li></ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>Recent experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is essential</li><li>Must be physically fit and able to stand for long periods</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player</li><li>Good attention to detail</li></ul>
If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply with&nbsp; an updated cv. Alternatively you can call our branch on 01702987900 or you can send the cv over to <a href="mailto:southend@gap-personnel.com">southend@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;

Warehouse Operative

Location: Filton Job Role: Warehouse Picker Packer Hours: Monday &ndash; Friday 7am till 3pm / 11am till 7pm (rotation) 6am till 2pm/2pm till 10pm (rotation) Role Type: Ongoing Hourly rate: &pound;12.98 per hourGap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit a Warehouse Picker for a luxury beauty company based in Avonmouth&nbsp;Our client is coming into their peak season and is looking to recruit additional head count to support the uplift in business needs, this role could transition into a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate who excels within this project.Job Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Delivery discrepancies double checked and reported to the supervisor for reconciliation.</li><li>Batches and expiry dates are checked, and goods processed accordingly.</li><li>Storage of stock and non-stock items for ease of identification and traceability for immediate use while implementing batch controls (FEFO)</li><li>Ensuring the Bulk storage WMS is kept up to date with all stock movements.</li><li>Complete periodic Bulk and picking location checks to ensure stock accuracy.</li><li>Consolidation of stock to save pallet spaces.</li><li>Bulk picking and checking for large customer orders</li><li>Immediate replenishment of the pick face to maintain targeted customer order service levels.</li><li>Assisting with ad hoc and formal stock takes.</li><li>Retail orders are checked against manual delivery notes.</li><li>Consignment discrepancies are double checked and reported to the Supervisor.</li><li>Ensure goods are only dispatched with the relevant paperwork.</li></ul>
The Candidates<ul class="text">
<li>Previous warehouse experience with hand held scanners is essential (please apply only if you have previous picking experience)</li><li>Computer literate and previous experience with WMS</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to demonstrate knowledge of inventory control principles</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to lift and carry, experience with Manual Handling</li><li>Must be able to provide 2 references</li></ul>
Site Benefits&middot; Site with new facilities&middot; Free onsite car park

Order Picker Packer

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

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

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

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

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