gap personnel operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for production operators to join their team on a temp-perm basis.
THE ROLE
We are currently supporting them in recruiting for a number of production operator and warehouse operatives to join their team. You will be packing products and ensuring regular visual quality checks are undertaken. Our client located just outside of Wrexham are dedicated to manufacturing great quality products for their customers.
Own Transport is required due to location
Duties:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable, ideally within a faced paced environment in a packing capacity.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to operate in a sometimes-pressurised environment working to deadlines</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">To ensure all product is labelled correctly</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensure that housekeeping standards are achieved and maintained at all times.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Always maintain effective and appropriate communication with your colleagues.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Comfortable with lifting a maximum of 25kg.</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable, ideally within a faced paced environment in a Packing capacity</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience with manual handling.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong communication</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Teamwork</li>
</ul>
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4on 4off (2days/2nights)
Hourly Rate of pay &pound;13.00
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For more information or to arrange an interview in your local area please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com">gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

Production Operative 4on4off

Operations AdministratorExeter | Full Time | Up to &pound;45,000 DOEWe're looking for an organised, proactive, and highly dependable Business Administrator to become the operational hub of a busy commercial vehicle and engineering operation.This is a varied role where you'll coordinate workshop bookings, support engineers, order parts, liaise with suppliers, manage administration processes and help ensure the business runs efficiently day to day.The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple priorities, communicating with customers and suppliers, and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Managing workshop bookings and scheduling</li><li>Coordinating servicing, inspections, repairs and maintenance work</li><li>Ordering vehicle parts and liaising with suppliers</li><li>Processing supplier invoices and supporting financial administration using Xero</li><li>Maintaining accurate records, job information and business systems</li><li>Communicating with customers regarding bookings and work progress</li><li>Supporting operational and workshop teams with day-to-day administration</li><li>Helping improve systems and processes across the business</li></ul>
About You<ul>
<li>Strong administration and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with customers, suppliers and colleagues</li><li>Able to prioritise workload in a busy environment</li><li>Good IT skills and confidence learning new systems</li><li>Reliable, proactive and solutions-focused</li></ul>
Desirable Experience<ul>
<li>Commercial vehicles, transport, fleet, engineering, plant or automotive sectors</li><li>Workshop, depot or service administration</li><li>Parts ordering and supplier management</li><li>Xero accounting software</li></ul>
What We Offer<ul>
<li>Salary up to &pound;45,000 depending on experience</li><li>Stable, long-term position</li><li>Varied role with real responsibility</li><li>Supportive and professional working environment</li><li>Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business operations</li></ul>
If you enjoy bringing structure, organisation and efficiency to a busy operation and take pride in getting things right, we'd love to hear from you.

Operations Administrator

Senior Accounts Manager &pound;45,000 DOEExeter | Multi-Company Group | Competitive Salary + Career GrowthAre you an experienced accounts professional who genuinely understands the numbers&mdash;not just the process?We're looking for a highly capable Senior Accounts Manager to take ownership of the finance function across a growing group of businesses based in the South West. This is a hands-on, senior role for someone who thrives on improving systems, maintaining financial control, and producing accurate management information that supports business growth.Why This Role?This is not a traditional accounts position where you'll simply process transactions and follow established routines.You'll be trusted to:<ul>
<li>Take ownership of finance processes across multiple businesses</li><li>Improve financial controls and reporting standards</li><li>Drive better use of Xero throughout the group</li><li>Manage fixed assets, depreciation, finance agreements, and balance sheet control</li><li>Provide directors with clear, accurate financial information</li><li>Help build a scalable finance function for an ambitious and expanding organisation</li></ul>
If you enjoy solving problems, improving systems, and making a real impact, this role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the finance department.The RoleReporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for:Financial Management &amp; Reporting<ul>
<li>Producing accurate monthly management accounts</li><li>Preparing profit &amp; loss reports, balance sheets and cashflow information</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis</li><li>Assisting with group reporting and multi-company financial management</li></ul>
Xero Management &amp; Financial Control<ul>
<li>Managing Xero across multiple companies</li><li>Maintaining robust financial records and reconciliations</li><li>Improving reporting, automation, and financial processes</li><li>Developing stronger controls and reducing manual administration</li></ul>
Fixed Assets &amp; Asset FinanceA key part of this role is managing fixed assets within Xero, including:<ul>
<li>Asset additions and disposals</li><li>Depreciation calculations and postings</li><li>Asset register maintenance</li><li>HP agreements, loans, and asset finance reconciliations</li><li>Ensuring asset records reconcile accurately with management accounts and balance sheets</li></ul>
Purchase Ledger &amp; Supplier Management<ul>
<li>Managing supplier invoices and payment runs</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements</li><li>Resolving discrepancies and improving invoice processes</li><li>Ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment</li></ul>
Compliance &amp; Reconciliations<ul>
<li>VAT return preparation</li><li>Bank, loan and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining balance sheet schedules</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts and external accountants</li></ul>
What We're Looking ForEssential Experience✔ Advanced practical experience using Xero✔ Proven experience using the Xero Fixed Asset Register✔ Experience posting depreciation, managing asset additions and disposals✔ Strong management accounts experience✔ Excellent understanding of balance sheet control and reconciliations✔ Multi-company or group accounting experience✔ Strong knowledge of VAT, purchase ledger and financial controls✔ Excellent Excel skills✔ Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholdersPersonal Attributes<ul>
<li>Organised and highly detail-focused</li><li>Commercially aware and proactive</li><li>Comfortable challenging poor processes</li><li>Solutions-focused and hands-on</li><li>Trustworthy, reliable and professional</li><li>Able to work confidently in a fast-paced, growing business environment</li></ul>
Desirable ExperienceExperience within any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:<ul>
<li>Construction</li><li>Plant Hire</li><li>Transport &amp; Logistics</li><li>Engineering</li><li>Aggregates</li><li>Fleet Management</li><li>Asset-Heavy Businesses</li></ul>
Experience with intercompany accounting, board-level reporting and finance system improvements would also be beneficial.Competitive salary based on experience up to &pound;45,000Long-term career progression opportunitiesOpportunity to influence and improve a growing finance functionSupportive leadership teamFlexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates

Senior Accounts Manager 

Job Title:&nbsp;Warehouse OperativeLocation:&nbsp;Swindon, SN3Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;13.10 p/h on AM shift, &pound;14.23 p/h on PM shiftShifts: Rotational shifts : &nbsp;Monday to Friday: 06:15 to 14:15, Monday to Thursday: 14:00 to 22:30, &nbsp; Friday: 14:00 to 20:00Contract:&nbsp;Temporary ongoingGap personnel are proud to be working together with a largest global manufacturer of Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion batteries based in Swindon, who are currently looking for 2 Warehouse Operatives to support busy Manufacturing company.Job Duties:<ul>
<li>Receive, unload and pick products to a high standard using both pick sheets and an RFU scanner.</li><li>Ability to work accurately and safely.</li><li>Ability to work to tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to spot quality issues and able to confidently report issues to a Team Lead/Supervisor</li><li>Manual handling</li><li>Stock replenishment</li><li>Stock put away</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic work ethic with a willingness to improve and make a difference.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and think outside the box.</li><li>Ability to go the extra mile and be flexible with working hours when needed.</li><li>Ability to multitask</li><li>Ability to follow &amp; fully understand instructions and be able to clearly explain requirements to others.</li><li>Good team skills to be able to work with others and lead from the front.</li><li>Good verbal &amp; written communication skills</li><li>Good attention to detail.</li></ul>
Previous experience <ul>
<li>Previous experience in a warehouse environment.</li><li>Good knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures.</li><li>Experience in the use of scanning equipment.</li></ul>
Working hours:Rotational shifts :&nbsp; Monday to Friday: 06:15 to 14:15, Monday to Thursday: 14:00 to 22:30, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday: 14:00 to 20:00Pay Rates:<ul>
<li>&pound;13.10 p/h on AM shift, &pound;14.23 p/h on PM shift &ndash; depending on which shift you are on each week. Shifts must rotate.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Due to nature of the business, Health and Safety induction and walkaround will be held on site. Prior maths test to be completed by the candidate, and sent back to agency representative for positive verification. All interviews will be held on site too.For those who demonstrate good working ethics, and commitment, there are permanent opportunities available.If the job sounds like for you, please contact Aga immediately on 07972667856. Alternatively please call the office on 01452 302852 and ask for Aga.

Warehouse Operative - Rotational Shift 

We are currently recruiting for a Bike Mechanic 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.
Main duties will be repairing and servicing electric bikes. Full training will be provided.&nbsp;
Requirements:
Tool Handling skills:
&nbsp;- Ideally worked with bikes or on other mechanical projects. Would consider labourers if they have some sort of machinery/engineering background - Good attitude and willingness to learn - We can teach the bicycle skills in house
- Hard workers&nbsp;
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.

Assembly Operative - Bike Mechanic

We are currently recruiting for a Bike Mechanic for our client in Trafford Park, Manchester.
This is a temp to perm role and an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team with an excellent employer.
Main duties will be repairing and servicing electric bikes. Full training will be provided.&nbsp;
Requirements:
Tool Handling skills:
&nbsp;- Ideally worked with bikes or on other mechanical projects. Would consider labourers if they have some sort of machinery/engineering background - Good attitude and willingness to learn - We can teach the bicycle skills in house
- Hard workers&nbsp;
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.

Gap Personnel operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for Industrial Cleaner on behalf of a client located in just outside of Wrexham. This is an ongoing vacancy. This role will be 4on4off DAYS ,with the opportunity to go Temp to Perm.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We are currently supporting with the recruiting for a number of Industrial Cleaner to join a well known clients and help support their growing business
The suitable candidate will be responsible for the following:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Cleaning of machinery.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Using floor scrubbers and cleaning tools</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Emptying bins</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Supporting daily operations with any hygiene related work.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Previous industrial cleaning experience is desired but not required.
4on4off 6am-6pm DAYS&nbsp;
&pound;13 an hour&nbsp;
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and are working on behalf of their client. For more information or to arrange an interview in your local area please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com">gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

Industrial Cleaner 4on4off Days 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Operatives at one of our well establish clients in Darwen
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Candidates must have previous strong experience working in warehousing environments.
Please note due to the nature of the business heavy lifting will be involved.
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This is an interview-based role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a site visit / meet and greet with manager.
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Shift times: 10.15am-6.30pm Monday to Friday
Pay rate: &pound;12.71 per hour&nbsp;
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The role will involve but won&rsquo;t be limited to:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loading and unloading goods
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working in Goods In / Despatch area
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Checking deliveries to the packing notes
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Picking and packing goods ready for despatch
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Palletising
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Labelling goods
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Moving stock around the warehouse using pallet trucks
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Using WMS system
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Using hand held scanners
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stock checks
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Benefits:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Genuine temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Free parking
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Training and upskilling opportunities
&nbsp;
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to <a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a> or click APPLY to be considered for this role.

Warehouse operative

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

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

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

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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Benefits
 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
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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<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>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>
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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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