Manufacturing Estimator / Account Manager Plymouth | Up to &pound;35,000 depending on experience Full-time or part-time hours considered | On-siteCan you look at an engineering drawing and understand what it will take to bring it to life?We&rsquo;re recruiting for a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Plymouth, looking for a Manufacturing Estimator / Account Manager who can combine technical knowledge, accurate costing and great customer relationships.If you enjoy understanding how things are made, finding practical solutions and working directly with customers, this is an opportunity to put those strengths to work in a varied, commercially focused role.The opportunityYou&rsquo;ll support customers from their initial enquiry through to quotation, translating drawings and specifications into accurate, competitive proposals.That means getting into the detail of materials, labour and manufacturing processes, while working closely with engineering and production colleagues to ensure the proposed solution can be delivered.Alongside estimating, you&rsquo;ll become a trusted point of contact for customers, understanding their requirements, resolving queries and identifying opportunities to develop existing accounts.What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.</li><li>Preparing detailed cost estimates for manufactured components and assemblies.</li><li>Producing quotations and responding to Requests for Quotation (RFQs).</li><li>Assessing material, labour and production requirements to build commercially viable proposals.</li><li>Liaising with customers to clarify technical details and keep enquiries moving.</li><li>Working with engineering, production and commercial teams to confirm manufacturing feasibility.</li><li>Building strong customer relationships and identifying further business opportunities.</li><li>Contributing to value engineering and cost improvement discussions.</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll bringYou&rsquo;ll have experience in manufacturing estimating within an engineering environment, with a practical understanding of fabrication, machining or mechanical engineering processes.You&rsquo;ll be comfortable interpreting engineering drawings and explaining technical information clearly to customers and colleagues. Just as importantly, you&rsquo;ll understand how manufacturing costs are built and take pride in producing accurate, well-considered quotations.We&rsquo;re looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, quotations and RFQ responses.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.</li><li>Confident communication and customer relationship skills.</li><li>A collaborative approach to solving problems.</li><li>An interest in both the technical and customer-facing sides of manufacturing.</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on offer<ul>
<li>Salary up to &pound;35,000 per annum, depending on experience.</li><li>Full-time or part-time hours considered.</li><li>A varied role combining engineering knowledge, estimating and account management.</li><li>The opportunity to make a visible contribution within an established manufacturing business.</li><li>Company pension.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li></ul>
Ready to put your manufacturing knowledge at the centre of customer solutions? Apply today with your CV.

Manufacturing Estimator / Account Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Location: Newport Pay Rate: From &pound;12.80 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Don&rsquo;t Leave This to Chance &ndash; Make Your Move!Are you ready to roll the dice on a new opportunity? The home of Monopoly is looking for reliable and enthusiastic Warehouse Operatives to join the team in Newport. If you're searching for a long-term role with a world-renowned brand, this is your chance to get on the board and build your career&mdash;brick by brick!Key Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Picking and packing customer orders accurately</li><li>Repacking toys</li><li>Building and packing cardboard displays</li><li>Organising and maintaining stock levels</li><li>Following health and safety procedures at all times</li><li>Working as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment</li><li>Ensuring all goods are prepared and dispatched to schedule</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul class="text">
<li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team</li><li>A reasonable level of physical fitness, as some lifting and movement is required</li><li>Punctual, reliable, and hardworking</li><li>Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul>
What We Offer:<ul class="text">
<li>Supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Discounts for employees</li><li>Full training provided</li><li>Cinema days out with the team.</li><li>Work with a reputable and established global brand</li></ul>
How to Apply: If you are interested in this position and meet the above requirements, please apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact us for more information.

Warehouse Operative

QA / QC Technician &ndash; Food Manufacturing Taunton, Somerset Part-time | From &pound;15.50 per hourBig on detail? Serious about food safety? We&rsquo;ve got quality on the menu.gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of a reputable, family-owned food production business for a QA / QC Technician to help keep food safety and product quality standards high.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being out on the production floor, working with people and making sure things are done properly. You&rsquo;ll have the confidence to flag an issue, the curiosity to investigate it and the attention to detail to spot something others might miss.A part-time role with real responsibilityYou&rsquo;ll work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 1.45pm to 10pm.You may also be required to work one Saturday in every five, usually 9am&ndash;4pm, with a day off in lieu. Saturday hours can vary.What&rsquo;s on your checklist?Working with both raw and cooked chicken in temperature-controlled environments, you&rsquo;ll help ensure products are safe, consistent and produced to the required specifications.Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Production checks: checking product weights, temperatures and specifications, and ensuring critical control points are followed.</li><li>Food safety and hygiene: completing daily checks, weekly swabbing and internal audits, including GMP and glass and brittle materials.</li><li>Equipment checks: checking and calibrating scales, temperature probes and other monitoring equipment.</li><li>Paperwork and labelling: preparing production labels, reviewing completed records and reporting non-conformances.</li><li>Sampling and results: collecting samples, preparing laboratory paperwork, downloading data logger information and monitoring trends.</li><li>Audits and traceability: supporting customer visits, audits, traceability exercises and complaint investigations.</li><li>Team support: working closely with production and management to resolve issues and maintain standards.</li></ul>
More than ticking boxesGood quality assurance means understanding what&rsquo;s happening on the floor and helping people get it right. We&rsquo;re looking for someone approachable and thorough, who can communicate clearly and speak up when something needs attention.What will you bring?<ul>
<li>Experience in quality assurance or quality control within manufacturing or food production</li><li>Knowledge of HACCP and its practical application</li><li>An understanding of BRC accreditation requirements</li><li>Strong organisational skills and accurate record keeping</li><li>Confidence communicating with colleagues across departments</li><li>A proactive approach to investigating and resolving problems</li><li>Willingness to handle raw and cooked chicken and work in chilled environments</li></ul>
Relevant qualifications in quality assurance or food safety are desirable, but practical experience and the right approach are equally valued.What&rsquo;s in it for you?<ul>
<li>From &pound;15.50 per hour</li><li>A part-time position with set weekday shifts</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>A friendly, family-owned working environment</li><li>The opportunity to make a visible difference to food safety and product quality</li></ul>
A countryside setting &mdash; your own transport is essentialThe site is in a rural location near Taunton, and public transport is unsuitable for the shift times. You&rsquo;ll need your own reliable transport.Ready to put your quality skills to work?If you take pride in getting the details right and want to join a team where your contribution matters, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.Apply today through gap personnel.

QA / QC Technician 

Production Team Leader &ndash; Food Manufacturing Taunton, Somerset | 2pm&ndash;10pmReady to lead the flock?gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of a reputable, family-owned food production business, and we&rsquo;re looking for a hands-on Team Leader who knows how to bring out the best in a small team.If you&rsquo;ve got food manufacturing experience, care about doing things properly and enjoy helping people succeed, this could be your next move.What&rsquo;s on your plate?You&rsquo;ll oversee a small production team within a high-care or low-risk environment, keeping the shift running smoothly and ensuring products meet the standards customers expect.Your shift will include:<ul>
<li>Organising daily tasks and making sure everyone knows the plan</li><li>Leading, motivating and supporting your team</li><li>Keeping production on track against targets</li><li>Maintaining food safety, hygiene and quality standards</li><li>Monitoring working practices and ensuring procedures are followed</li><li>Training team members and building their confidence and skills</li><li>Spotting issues early and helping resolve production problems</li><li>Providing clear handovers and communicating with other departments</li><li>Getting stuck in alongside your team when needed</li></ul>
Small team. Big difference.We&rsquo;re looking for someone who leads by example, gives clear direction and creates an environment where people feel supported and take pride in their work.What makes you a good fit?You&rsquo;ll bring:<ul>
<li>Previous food manufacturing experience</li><li>Experience leading a team, or responsibility as a line leader or supervisor</li><li>An understanding of high-care or low-risk production environments</li><li>Good knowledge of food hygiene and health &amp; safety</li><li>A calm, practical approach when things get busy</li><li>Confidence organising workloads and keeping standards high</li><li>A genuine interest in helping people learn and develop</li></ul>
You don&rsquo;t need to rule the roost with an iron fist. We&rsquo;re looking for someone approachable, reliable and confident who can get the best out of their team.The shift2pm&ndash;10pm, giving you your mornings free before taking the lead on the afternoon shift.You&rsquo;ll join a friendly, family-owned business where teamwork matters and your contribution will be easy to see.You&rsquo;ll need your own wheelsThe site is in a rural location near Taunton, and public transport isn&rsquo;t suitable for the shift times.Own reliable transport is essential.Ready to spread your wings?If you&rsquo;re ready to take the next step in food manufacturing and want a role where you can make a difference to both production and people, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.Apply today through gap personnel &mdash; your next leadership opportunity could be wait

Production Team Leader 

Job Title:&nbsp;Warehouse Operative Night shiftLocation:&nbsp;Swindon, SN3Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;14.91 and after 12 weeks &pound;15.26Shifts:&nbsp; Monday &ndash; Thursday 8pm -6amContract:&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 multiple Warehouse Operatives to support busy Manufacturing company, on Night shift.Job Duties:<ul>
<li>Receive, unload and pick products to a high standard using both pick sheets and an RFU scanner.</li><li>Operating low level order picker &amp; RF scanner you will be picking products ready for despatch</li><li>Ability to work accurately and safely, maintaining to Health and Safety procedures and regulations</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>Previous warehouse experience is a MUST</li><li>Good knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures
<ul>
<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 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><li>Be physically fit</li></ul>
</li></ul>
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 01793 687605 and ask for Aga or Paul.

Warehouse Operative Night shift 

Job Title: Night shift Warehouse PickersLocation: Thatcham RG19Pay Rate: &pound;14.52 rising to &pound;16.72 per hourContract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities availablegap personnel are recruiting for 47 Warehouse Pickers for night shift for the company in Thatcham.The company is leading FMCG site, closely working with M&amp;S, whose mission is to bring the magic of M&amp;S Food to their millions of customers &ndash; whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with them.As a warehouse picker you will assist with the warehousing department as they look to pick and load the stock ready for distribution throughout the UK.For those that can demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the working hours there are permanent opportunities available.Main Duties as a Warehouse Picker:<ul>
<li>Picking of singular and multiple items using voice headsets</li><li>Ensuring items are picked as per client pick sheet</li><li>Items checked for damage and defects and issues reported</li><li>Stock replenishment when needed</li><li>All other adhoc warehouse duties</li></ul>
Working Hours:Start shift 6pm ( during busy time shift may be starting 4pm )<ul>
<li>Any days out of 7 , start time 6pm &ndash; finish time depending on volume of the orders, may finish at 10pm/11pm/midday/1m or 2am or when SLA is picked and packed &ndash; please note finish time may be flexi, minimum of 4 hours of work is required</li><li>During peak time, especially in between October and January, shift may last up to 12 hours and will finish at 6am</li><li>Finish time is flexible but must be kept to regular finish times every time</li></ul>
Hourly Pay Rates<ul>
<li>Basic Rate - &pound;14.52p/h &ndash; this is rising up to &pound;16.72p/h after completion of 13 weeks.</li><li>Overtime &pound;15.70 p/h, after 13 weeks OT paid &pound;18.06 p/h &ndash; weekend Saturday and Sunday is paid at the same higher rate also</li></ul>
Successful candidates will have experience working in similar role, must be good speaking English as commands for picking items are delivered through headset. As part of the selection process, inductions will be held on site in line with their health and safety policies.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 the office on 01452 302852 or directly to Aga on 07972667856 and the team will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Night shift Warehouse Picker

Materials/Production Planner 

Cleaner Taunton, SomersetReady to make a clean start?gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of a reputable, family-owned food production business, and we&rsquo;re looking for a reliable cleaner who takes pride in making every room shine.If you&rsquo;ve got an eye for detail, a positive attitude and aren&rsquo;t afraid to roll up your sleeves, you could be just who we&rsquo;re looking for.What&rsquo;s on your cleaning list?You&rsquo;ll help keep the site&rsquo;s staff facilities clean, fresh, and welcoming. Your day will include:<ul>
<li>Cleaning offices, including desks, surfaces, and floors</li><li>Keeping the canteen clean and ready for break times</li><li>Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washroom facilities</li><li>Completing laundry duties, including washing, drying, and organising items</li><li>Emptying bins and replenishing supplies</li><li>Using cleaning products safely and following health &amp; safety procedures</li></ul>
From a fresh canteen to spotless washrooms, it&rsquo;s the little details that make a big difference.What makes you a good fit?We&rsquo;re looking for someone who is:<ul>
<li>Reliable and hardworking</li><li>Thorough, with a good eye for detail</li><li>Happy working independently and as part of a team</li><li>Organised and able to manage their daily tasks</li><li>Positive, practical, and willing to get stuck in</li><li>Proud of leaving things better than they found them</li></ul>
Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but not essential. Your attitude and pride in your work matter most.The perks? A sparkling little package.As well as a Monday&ndash;Friday working pattern, you&rsquo;ll get:<ul>
<li>&pound;12.71 per hour</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Free Food Friday every other week</li><li>Free produce at the end of the week if spare</li><li>A friendly, family-owned working environment</li><li>The chance to meet the local residents, including some friendly cows!</li></ul>
You&rsquo;ll need more than a mop to get hereThe site is in a rural location near Taunton, and public transport isn&rsquo;t suitable.Your own reliable transport is essential.Ready to polish up your career?If you&rsquo;re looking for a Monday&ndash;Friday role with a friendly team and enjoy seeing the results of a job well done, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.Make a clean start &mdash; apply today through gap personnel!Come for the job. Stay for the team. Leave knowing you&rsquo;ve made a difference.

Cleaner 

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
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Over the past 11 months, we&rsquo;ve unpacked the everyday pressure points that shape how a temporary labour setup performs under demand. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing problems. The quieter ones that gradually make life harder than it needs to be.
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<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/all-sparkle-no-substance-what-happens-when-compliance-takes-a-back-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compliance</a> and auditing. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/peak-season-staffing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peak season planning</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onsite support</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candidate quality</a> and productivity. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/working-side-by-side-but-still-worlds-apart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operational integration</a>. The delicate art of getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
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Every industrial operation deals with these pressure points in some form. In fact, most site managers could probably name the lot without much prompting. And individually, none of them feel like a dealbreaker. But over time, the pattern becomes harder to ignore.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">The common thread</h3>
When one area struggles, the impact tends to spread. Agency reliability affects planning. Compliance underpins transparent pricing. And supplier communication influences everything from responsiveness to how smoothly a workforce transfer lands.
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The common denominator? Friction in the supply model &ndash; because when processes, people, and planning aren&rsquo;t aligned, problems don&rsquo;t stay contained. They ripple across entire teams. Supervisors end up rearranging shifts. Managers find themselves chasing updates. Someone fills gaps that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the first place.
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In other words, the work doesn&rsquo;t disappear. It just lands somewhere else.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">What it looks like when it just&nbsp;works</h3>
Remove unnecessary friction on-site, and the impact can range from subtle to immediately obvious. Leaders spend their time running the operation, not constantly managing what goes wrong. Teams move between tasks without hesitation. Shifts start on time, information flows as it should, and small issues are dealt with before they have a chance to grow.
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Priorities still change and plans still need flexing as the day unfolds. But there&rsquo;s less to correct, less to chase, and far fewer shortfalls that need addressing at short notice.
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The day feels more predictable. People know what&rsquo;s expected of them. The workforce supports delivery rather than creating extra work around it. And the site settles into a rhythm where things run as they should. Not because the work is any simpler, but because the structure behind it is doing its job properly.
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Smooth operations don&rsquo;t happen by chance. They come from a workforce model that&rsquo;s designed to absorb the pressures, support the team, and keep the day on track &ndash; no unnecessary chasing, no gaps left unfilled. That&rsquo;s not just a campaign idea. It&rsquo;s part of how we do things, every day, for every client.
If any of this has felt familiar over the past year, it might be worth a conversation - <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch</a> to see how we can help.
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With gap personnel&nbsp;#ItJustWorks.

When it just works

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

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

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

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

Gap Technical

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Driving Force

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Employers

Jobseekers

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.

<div class="description"><h3>Sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?</h3>
Enjoy great benefits, including:
<ul>
<li>Discounted products</li>
<li>Employee rest area including dart board and appliances to warm and store food.</li>
<li>Free tea &amp; coffee on site</li>
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If you want to be challenged, supported, and respected, join the GS Yuasa team and be part of the journey.</div>

<div class="description">What are the working hours?
The normal working week is 37.5 paid hours.
What breaks will I get?
You will receive a 30-minute paid lunch break plus two 15-minute unpaid breaks during your shift.
Is overtime available?
Yes! Overtime is available and paid at enhanced rates:
1.3x after 37.5 hours
1.5x for Saturdays
2x for Sundays and bank holidays
What PPE do I need to wear?
Hi-vis, safety shoes and safety goggles must be worn on site.
Don't worry about the hi-vis or safety goggles — these are provided for you.
What type of contract is available?
The roles are offered on a temporary ongoing basis. However, exceptional candidates may have the opportunity to be offered a permanent contract.</div>

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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>
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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>Powering progress – build your future with GS Yuasa!
GS Yuasa stands at the forefront of global battery manufacturing, powering everything from daily commutes to extraordinary adventures. Our batteries are at the heart of the vehicles and systems that keep the world moving.
With a legacy built on unity and innovation, GS Yuasa was formed in 2004 through the merger of two of Japan’s most distinguished battery companies, Yuasa and Japan Storage Battery (GS). Combining over two centuries of experience, expertise and innovation, GS Yuasa continues to lead the global energy storage industry.</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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