Production OperativeExeter, EX5gap personnel are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Exeter (EX5).This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy production team where quality, teamwork, and attention to detail are valued. If you're looking for consistent weekday hours and a hands-on role with a reputable local employer, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleAs a Production Operative, you'll be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by ensuring products are produced safely and efficiently.Your duties will include:<ul>
<li>Loading and unloading machinery</li><li>Carrying out quality checks on finished products</li><li>Manual handling of materials and finished goods</li><li>Packing products ready for dispatch</li><li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li><li>Always following production and health &amp; safety procedures</li></ul>
What We're Looking For<ul>
<li>Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential</li><li>Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and working on your feet</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team</li><li>Positive attitude with a willingness to learn</li></ul>
Hours &amp; Pay<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday, 8:30am &ndash; 5:30pm</li><li>&pound;13.00 per hour</li></ul>
If you're looking for your next opportunity in manufacturing, apply today with your CV and a member of the gap personnel team will be in touch.

Production Operative 

<span lang="EN" 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; color: #002060; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting <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; color: #002060;">on behalf our client for FLT CB driver to work for a busy logistics client based in Wigan, WN4.
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<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; color: #002060;">Our client offers ongoing work, with training and development in a fantastic up to date facility.
<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; color: #002060;">&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; color: #002060;">The purpose of the role is to:
<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; color: #002060;">Load and unload products which are packed on to pallets, cages, and totes. To manage stock within the warehouse and to maintain a health and safety environment.
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<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; color: #002060;">Candidates MUST HAVE an in-date CB licence.
<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; color: #002060;">&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; color: #002060;">Duties will include:
&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; color: #002060;">Loading and unloading 
&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; color: #002060;">Organising stock within the warehouse
&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; color: #002060;">&nbsp;Keeping a clean and tidy warehouse
&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; color: #002060;">&nbsp;Assisting management with other tasks
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<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; color: #002060;">Working ours are:
&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; color: #002060;">Monday to Friday
&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; color: #002060;">12pm &ndash; 8pm
<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; color: #002060;">&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; color: #002060;">The rate of pay is:
&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; color: #002060;">&pound;12.95 ph
<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; color: #002060;">&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; color: #002060;">The position is ongoing with the potential of a permanent role. 
<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; color: #002060;">Weekly pay, pension, and free onsite parking available.
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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.

FLT Counterbalance driver

Job Title: Part Time Production OperativeLocation: Ledbury Contract Type: Temprory ongoing Pay Rate: &pound;13.00 per hour Shift Pattern: Saturday each week<ul class="text">
<li>Fixed day- Saturday: 06:00 AM - 14:00 PM</li></ul>
About the Company:gap personnel is proud to be working with one of the UK&rsquo;s leading manufacturers of frozen fruit products, based in Ledbury.Due to the expansion our client is looking to recruit part time production operatives who would be happy to work each week ,fixed shift- Saturdays 06:00-14:00.Please note: this role involves working in chilled environments (average temperature between 0&deg;C and 4&deg;C)Key Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Stock Management:</li><ul class="text">
<li>Picking stock from designated collection locations and placing it where needed.</li><li>Replenishing stock in the production areas as required.</li></ul>
<li>Production Line Duties:</li><ul class="text">
<li>Packing products on the production line, ensuring that products are packed securely and efficiently.</li><li>Ensuring that all products meet the correct weight requirements for packaging.</li></ul>
<li>Quality Control:</li><ul class="text">
<li>Conducting regular quality checks on all items to ensure that they meet company standards.</li></ul>
<li>Labelling and Coding:</li><ul class="text">
<li>Labelling products with the correct batch codes and labels to ensure traceability and compliance with regulations.</li></ul>
<li>Environmental Conditions:</li><ul class="text">
<li>Working in chilled environments, with temperatures around 0&deg;C- 4&deg;C. Candidates should be comfortable with this temperature range for the duration of the shift.</li></ul>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Experience Required:<ul class="text">
<li>Previous experience in a similar production or warehouse role would be beneficial but not essential.</li><li>Ability to work efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.</li><li>Good attention to detail, especially with packing, labelling, and performing quality checks.</li><li>Comfortable working in a chilled environment.</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.</li></ul>
Basic Hours &amp; Pay Rate:<ul class="text">
<li>Fixed day- Saturday: 06:00 AM - 14:00 PM</li><li>&pound;13 per hour basic rate</li></ul>
This is a great opportunity if you&rsquo;re looking for a extra income, then this wolr would be suitable for you.Would you like to discuss any specific parts of the job or ask any questions?Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Don&rsquo;t have a CV? Call 01452302852 and we will help you with your registration.gap personnel is operating as an employment agency.

Part time production operatives

Job Title: Stonemason LabourerLocation: Hornton, Banbury, OX15 area&nbsp;Contract: Temporary to PermPay Rate: &pound;14.50ph with overtime rate &pound;18.13Start Date: ImmediateARE YOU LOOKING FOR SITE / QUARRY WORK WITHOUT A CSCS WITH THE ABILITY TO EARN UP TO &pound;700 PER WEEK WITH OVERTIME READILY AVAILABLEgap personnel Gloucester are pleased to be supporting a local stonemasonry and are currently recruiting for 2 x Stonemason Labourers for their facility at Hornton, Banbury, OX15 area . You will be joining a small team in the manufacturing, packing and quality checks of their prestigious product used throughout the UK building industry.This is a physically demanding role as you will be dealing with weighted stones as they are loaded and unloaded into site machinery which are then broken down into brick size.Within the process you will be required to:<ul class="text">
<li>Follow instructions and procedures, and follow all site safety and operational requirements (SOPS).</li><li>Ensuring full compliance with all legal and operational requirements.</li><li>Assist the Team Leader to carry out daily, weekly and monthly tasks as detailed in the site manuals.</li><li>Safe loading of materials for sizing</li><li>End of line responsibilities of removal of product</li><li>Bagging at the end of line of products</li><li>Working to 100 tonne bagging targets (up to 6/7 per day)</li></ul>
Working Hours<ul class="text">
<li>Monday to Friday, 7:00 - 15:30</li><li>Overtime available on Saturdays</li><li>2 breaks by half an hour each, 1 break paid</li></ul>
Pay Rate<ul class="text">
<li>&pound;14.50 per hour</li><li>Overtime after 45 hours paid as &pound;18.13 per hour</li></ul>
This role has the opportunity for a permanent position after successfully completing a 12 week probationary period completed via gap personnel.Successful candidates we be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Call the office on 01452 302852 and ask for Ineta ,also we can help you with your registration.gap personnel is operating as an employment agency.

Stonemason labourer

Mechanical EngineerPaigntonSalary &pound;55,000 + DOEFull Time - Mon&ndash;FriThe CompanyA well-established and growing food manufacturing business is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team at its site in Paignton.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment, supporting machinery performance, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the site.The role would suit someone with previous manufacturing or FMCG engineering experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.The RoleAs Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting production operations through planned and reactive maintenance activities, fault finding, and continuous improvement projects.Working closely with production and technical teams, you will help maximise equipment reliability and ensure engineering standards are maintained across the site.This is a hands-on role offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to make a real impact within the business.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production equipment</li><li>Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns and reactive maintenance tasks</li><li>Fault find on electrical and mechanical systems</li><li>Support continuous improvement and efficiency projects</li><li>Help minimise downtime and maximise production performance</li><li>Work closely with production teams to resolve engineering issues</li><li>Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems</li><li>Support health &amp; safety and food safety compliance across site</li><li>Assist with contractor management and site audits when required</li><li>Contribute to improving engineering processes and site performance</li></ul>
Candidate RequirementsThe successful candidate will ideally have:<ul>
<li>Electrical or multi-skilled engineering background</li><li>Engineering qualifications such as City &amp; Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or Apprenticeship</li><li>Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food production environments</li><li>Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills</li><li>Good understanding of health &amp; safety practices</li><li>Experience with CMMS systems would be advantageous</li><li>A proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Supportive team environment</li></ul>
Working Hours<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday</li><li>8:00am &ndash; 5:00pm</li><li>Flexibility required based on business needs</li><li>Occasional Saturday working may be required</li></ul>

Mechanical Engineer

Swindon &pound;13.00 per hour + Available work related Bonuses Working Hours: 11:00 &ndash; 18:00 Full Time &ndash; 5 days out of 7 2 consecutive days off each week Weekend availability is essentialGap Personnel are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client, who are a growing artisan bakery business, for a Bakery Assistant / Kitchen Staff Member to join their production team in Swindon.This is a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced food production environment. Working as part of the bakery team, you will be involved in the preparation, baking, decorating, and packing of high-quality products while maintaining exceptional food hygiene and quality standards.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Assisting with the preparation and production of, baked goods, and confectionery products.</li><li>Mixing, preparing, and baking products in line with recipes and specifications.</li><li>Decorating and finishing products to company standards.</li><li>Preparing ingredients and ensuring stock levels are maintained.</li><li>Packing products ready for delivery and sale.</li><li>Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment.</li><li>Following food safety, health and safety, and company procedures at all times.</li><li>Cleaning equipment, utensils, and workstations.</li><li>Supporting other areas of the bakery and production process as required.</li></ul>
<h2>Candidate Requirements</h2>
The ideal candidate will:<ul>
<li>Have previous experience within a bakery, kitchen, food production, catering, or hospitality environment (preferred but not essential).</li><li>Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking.</li><li>Have excellent attention to detail and take pride in producing quality products.</li><li>Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn.</li><li>Have a good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.</li><li>Be comfortable standing for long periods and undertaking manual handling duties.</li><li>Be flexible to work weekends as part of a rota.</li><li>Work well both independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>
<h2>What Our Client Offers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay of &pound;13.00 per hour.</li><li>Full-time hours working 11:00 &ndash; 18:00.</li><li>A rota working 5 days out of 7, with 2 consecutive days off each week.</li><li>Full training and ongoing support.</li><li>Opportunity to develop skills within a growing artisan bakery business.</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment.</li></ul>
<h2>Apply Today</h2>
If you are passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding role within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Baker/Kitchen Assistant

Various Market Locations &pound;13.50 per hour Working Hours: 06:00 &ndash; 15:30 Full Time &ndash; 5 days out of 7 2 consecutive days off each week Weekend availability is essentialGap Personnel are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client who&nbsp;a well-established and growing artisan Bakery business, for a Territory Market Trader to join their team.This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment. You will be responsible for operating market stalls across a variety of locations, delivering exceptional customer service, handling cash and card transactions, and ensuring the highest standards of presentation and hygiene are maintained.As this role involves travelling between different locations, a full, clean UK driving licence is essential.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Setting up and dismantling market stalls at various locations.</li><li>Selling freshly made products and promoting the clients brand.</li><li>Delivering outstanding customer service and building positive relationships with customers.</li><li>Processing cash and card transactions accurately.</li><li>Reconciling daily takings and maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Ensuring displays are attractive, well-stocked, and maintained throughout the trading day.</li><li>Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety.</li><li>Transporting stock, equipment, and products between locations as required.</li><li>Acting as a positive ambassador at all times.</li></ul>
<h2>Candidate Requirements</h2>
The ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>A full, clean UK driving licence (essential).</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills.</li><li>Previous experience in retail, hospitality, market trading, catering, or a customer-facing role.</li><li>Experience handling cash and card payments accurately.</li><li>A reliable, punctual, and professional approach to work.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.</li><li>Flexibility to work weekends and travel to different locations.</li><li>A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.</li></ul>
<h2>What Our Client Offers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay of &pound;13.50 per hour.</li><li>Full-time hours working 06:00 &ndash; 15:30.</li><li>A rota working 5 days out of 7, with 2 consecutive days off each week.</li><li>Full training and ongoing support.</li><li>A friendly and supportive working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to join a growing and successful local business.</li></ul>
<h2>Apply Today</h2>
If you are dependable, enthusiastic, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.&nbsp;

Territory Market Trader

We are currently recruiting for an experienced&nbsp;FLT &amp; Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing operation in the Burnley area.
This is a varied role combining both FLT duties and general warehouse work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on position and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Burnley&nbsp; Pay Rate: &pound;12.93 per hour Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am &ndash; 5:30pm
<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Operating FLT safely and efficiently</li>
<li>Loading and unloading deliveries</li>
<li>Moving stock around the warehouse</li>
<li>Picking, packing and preparing orders</li>
<li>Goods in and goods out duties</li>
<li>General warehouse housekeeping</li>
<li>Supporting the wider warehouse team as required</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance preferred)</li>
<li>Previous warehouse experience</li>
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
<li>Reliable and hardworking attitude</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a team</li>
</ul>
<h3>Working Hours:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
<li>7:00am &ndash; 5:30pm</li>
<li>Flexible finishing time required due to delivery schedules</li>
<li>Occasional later finishes (around 6:30pm) may be required, although this is not a regular occurrence</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We Offer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay rate of &pound;12.93 per hour</li>
<li>Full-time, ongoing opportunity</li>
<li>Monday to Friday working pattern</li>
<li>Supportive team environment</li>
<li>Immediate start available</li>
</ul>
If you are an experienced FLT driver looking for a role that offers a mix of forklift operation and warehouse duties, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and send CV to blackburn@gap-personnel.com!

FLT & Warehouse Operative – Burnley

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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When it just works

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

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

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

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 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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<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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Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</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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