Children &amp; Young People Trainee AssessorSalary banding: &pound;25,704- &pound;26,780Location: Head Office - CardiffContract: Full-time, permanentHours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pmAbout the CompanyOur client is an employee-focused organisation that values collaboration, development, and individual contribution. They are committed to supporting both their people and the wider community to achieve long-term success.About the RoleThis role involves supporting apprenticeship learners throughout their programme, providing structured guidance to help them successfully complete a Children &amp; Young People qualification. The position combines practical support with delivery of up-to-date learning approaches to ensure positive learner outcomes.What are we looking for?<ul>
<li>Deliver high quality knowledge and competency-based assessment to assigned learners/clients ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Covering a regional area, travelling to visit learners in workplace to undertake assessments. Effective management of caseload and scheduling is critical</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Support learners to progress through the learning journey through effective planning, feedback and regular learner interaction.</li></ul>
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<li>Responsible for conducting monthly learner progress reviews and agreeing clear measurable targets by communicating progress and achievement of learners to the manager / employer consistently throughout the programme.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Complete Individual Learning Plan&rsquo;s with all learners to ensure effective and appropriate support is provided throughout the learner journey and progress is recorded.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Ensure Internal Quality Assurance systems are performed and maintained as per code of practice</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Ensure the learner journey is effectively planned, accurately documented, and consistently updated to enable timely achievement of outcomes.</li></ul>
Essential<ul>
<li>Proven occupational experience and technical competence in Children &amp; Young People delivery.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Level 2 &amp; 3 NVQ/QCF Children &amp; Young People</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Full driving license and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.</li></ul>
Desirable<ul>
<li>Relevant training experience and a recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., A1 Assessor Award, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent)</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Welsh speaking is desirable.</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s in it for you?This role offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave (increasing with service), healthcare support, a reduced working week, retail and gym discounts, a bonus scheme, life insurance, and employee recognition initiatives.Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed.

Children and Young People Trainee Assessor (CYP L2&3)

Trainee Assessor &ndash; Health &amp; Social CareSalary: &pound;25,131 Location:&nbsp;Cardiff Contract: Full-time,&nbsp; Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 &ndash; 16:30About the OpportunityWe are working in partnership with a respected training provider to recruit a Trainee Assessor in Health &amp; Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience looking to transition into a training and assessing role.The organisation offers a supportive environment, with a strong focus on development, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in education and skills.The RoleAs a Trainee Assessor, you will support apprenticeship learners throughout their programme, helping them develop the knowledge and competencies required to achieve their Health &amp; Social Care qualifications.You will receive support and guidance as you develop your assessing skills, while working closely with learners and employers to ensure successful outcomes.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Deliver high-quality, knowledge and competency-based assessment support</li><li>Manage a caseload of learners, including workplace visits across a regional area</li><li>Support learners through regular interaction, planning, and feedback</li><li>Conduct learner progress reviews and set clear, measurable targets</li><li>Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)</li><li>Ensure learner progress is accurately recorded and tracked</li><li>Support timely achievement of learner outcomes</li><li>Maintain compliance with internal quality assurance processes</li><li>Plan and manage learner journeys effectively from start to completion</li></ul>
RequirementsEssential:<ul>
<li>Occupational experience within Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Level 2 and 3 NVQ/QCF in Health &amp; Social Care (Adults)</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Willingness to complete a DBS check and relevant registration</li></ul>
Desirable:<ul>
<li>Previous training or assessing experience</li><li>Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. TAQA, CAVA, A1 or equivalent)</li><li>Welsh language skills</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>30 days annual leave (increasing with service)</li><li>Healthcare scheme</li><li>35-hour working week</li><li>Retail and gym discounts</li><li>Profit-sharing scheme</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Employee recognition programmes</li><li>Structured training and development support</li></ul>
Additional InformationOur client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed, and reasonable adjustments can be supported throughout the recruitment process.

Trainee Health & Social Care Assessor 

Salary: &pound;25,131 Location:&nbsp; North Wales (Remote) Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 Months) Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 &ndash; 16:30About the OpportunityWe are working in partnership with a respected training provider to recruit a Trainee Assessor in Health &amp; Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience looking to transition into a training and assessing role.The organisation offers a supportive environment, with a strong focus on development, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in education and skills.The RoleAs a Trainee Assessor, you will support apprenticeship learners throughout their programme, helping them develop the knowledge and competencies required to achieve their Health &amp; Social Care qualifications.You will receive support and guidance as you develop your assessing skills, while working closely with learners and employers to ensure successful outcomes.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Deliver high-quality, knowledge and competency-based assessment support</li><li>Manage a caseload of learners, including workplace visits across a regional area</li><li>Support learners through regular interaction, planning, and feedback</li><li>Conduct learner progress reviews and set clear, measurable targets</li><li>Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)</li><li>Ensure learner progress is accurately recorded and tracked</li><li>Support timely achievement of learner outcomes</li><li>Maintain compliance with internal quality assurance processes</li><li>Plan and manage learner journeys effectively from start to completion</li></ul>
RequirementsEssential:<ul>
<li>Occupational experience within Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Level 2 and 3 NVQ/QCF in Health &amp; Social Care (Adults)</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Willingness to complete a DBS check and relevant registration</li></ul>
Desirable:<ul>
<li>Previous training or assessing experience</li><li>Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. TAQA, CAVA, A1 or equivalent)</li><li>Welsh language skills</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>30 days annual leave (increasing with service)</li><li>Healthcare scheme</li><li>35-hour working week</li><li>Retail and gym discounts</li><li>Profit-sharing scheme</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Employee recognition programmes</li><li>Structured training and development support</li></ul>
Additional InformationOur client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed, and reasonable adjustments can be supported throughout the recruitment process.

The CompanyWe are working with a highly successful and growing construction and manufacturing specialist based in Winkleigh, Devon. The business designs, fabricates, and installs complex stainless steel structures and components for large-scale food manufacturing facilities across the region.With a brand-new manufacturing hub currently under development, alongside a strong pipeline of secured work and recent contract wins, the company is continuing to expand. As part of this growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Lead Fabricator to strengthen their workshop team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that values quality, invests in its people, and offers long-term job security.The RoleReporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on leadership position combining high-quality fabrication work with team supervision and coordination.You will play a key role in delivering complex stainless steel projects to exacting standards, while supporting and guiding apprentices, operatives, and subcontract labour.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders</li><li>Cut, shape, and form stainless steel using a range of machinery including shears, presses, and laser equipment</li><li>Carry out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard</li><li>Assemble components using welding, bolting, and fabrication techniques</li><li>Inspect and measure materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards</li><li>Plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of apprentices, operatives, and subcontractors</li><li>Allocate time and resources effectively to support project delivery and cost tracking</li><li>Repair or replace defective components where required</li><li>Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe working environment</li><li>Collaborate with designers and project managers to meet deadlines</li><li>Lead by example and uphold company standards, values, and behaviours</li></ul>
About YouWe are looking for a skilled and reliable fabricator with strong experience in stainless steel manufacturing, ideally within food production or another regulated environment.You will have:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a fabrication role within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong MIG and TIG welding skills</li><li>Experience working with stainless steel</li><li>The ability to confidently read and interpret technical drawings</li><li>A hands-on, positive, and professional approach</li><li>High attention to detail and pride in your work</li><li>A strong commitment to health and safety</li></ul>
Desirable:<ul>
<li>Experience within food production or hygienic environments</li><li>IPAF certification</li><li>Forklift licence</li><li>Telehandler licence</li></ul>
Package &amp; Benefits<ul>
<li>&pound;25 per hour</li><li>Overtime available (weekdays and weekends)</li><li>Annual bonus of up to one month&rsquo;s salary</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>22 days annual leave</li><li>Long-term, secure workload within a growing business</li></ul>
Interested?If you&rsquo;re an experienced fabricator looking to step into a lead role within a growing and well-established business, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

Lead Fabricator 

Retail Floor Planner Location: Plymouth, Devon Position: Permanent, Full-time Hours: Monday &ndash; Friday, 08:45am &ndash; 17:30pmgap personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK retailer for a dynamic and detail-oriented Retail Floor Planner to join their Head Office team in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, people-focused business with a strong national presence and ambitious expansion plans.About the RoleAs a Retail Floor Planner, you will play a key role in designing and delivering detailed store layouts for both new and existing locations. Using AutoCAD, you&rsquo;ll work closely with buyers, analysts, and fellow planners to create efficient and commercially effective merchandising plans that support seasonal trading and business objectives.Reporting to the Floor Planning Manager, you&rsquo;ll be part of a collaborative team responsible for producing layouts for major trading periods throughout the year, while ensuring all store plan documentation is accurate, consistent, and up to date.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Develop precise and commercially effective store layout plans using AutoCAD for new store openings, refits, and seasonal updates</li><li>Collaborate with buyers and analysts to align layouts with trading priorities and merchandising strategies</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring version control and audit compliance</li><li>Review, update, and amend layout plans in response to business needs and performance insights</li><li>Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality output</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a retail or commercial environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows systems</li><li>Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Long service awards</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>
If you're a motivated planner with a passion for retail layout and design, this could be the perfect next step in your career.Apply today with gap personnel to find out more.

Retail Floor Planner

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We are seeking experienced Employee Relations Advisors / Managers (Band 7 / Band 8a) to support a busy HR service within the NHS/public sector. This is an&nbsp;urgent contract roles (3 months initially) for professionals who can hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload at pace.These will be based on site at Portsmouth hospital.&nbsp;<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Manage a high-volume caseload of complex employee relations cases including:
<ul>
<li>Disciplinaries</li><li>Grievances</li><li>Absence management</li><li>Performance/capability</li></ul>
</li><li>Provide expert, pragmatic ER advice to managers and stakeholders</li><li>Lead on case management from start to resolution with minimal supervision</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment law, NHS policies, and best practice</li><li>Support hearings, investigations, and provide written outcome reports</li></ul>
<h3>Essential Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent ER qualification/experience</li><li>Proven experience handling ER cases end-to-end, at pace</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law</li><li>NHS or wider public sector experience is essential</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li></ul>
<h3>Desirable</h3>
<ul>
<li>Previous Band 7/8a experience within NHS organisations</li><li>Experience working within complex, unionised environments</li></ul>
<h3>What We Offer</h3>
<ul>
<li>Competitive Band 7 / 8a hourly rate</li><li>Immediate start available</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a high-demand service</li></ul>
</div>

Employee Relations Manager

Van Delivery Driver | &pound;13.00/hr | Tuesday&ndash;FridayAre you an experienced van driver looking for a role with consistent hours and varied routes? We have a great opportunity for a reliable and hands-on&nbsp;Van Delivery Driver&nbsp;to join our client's team!The RoleWorking&nbsp;Tuesday to Friday, approximately 30 hours per week (potentially more), with flexible start times between&nbsp;6:30am and 10:00am. You'll be covering a range of delivery routes including&nbsp;London, Kent, and Brighton, with occasional longer-distance runs to locations such as Blackpool, Hull, Great Yarmouth, and East Anglia.Please note &mdash;&nbsp;this is not a multidrop role. Routes typically involve just a&nbsp;handful of stops, sometimes even a single drop, making it a much more relaxed and straightforward driving position.What You'll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Delivering goods to customers safely and on time</li><li>Loading and unloading the vehicle at collection and delivery points</li><li>Completing pre- and post-vehicle checks</li><li>Some heavy lifting involved &mdash; a hands-on approach is essential</li></ul>
Pay &amp; Hours<ul>
<li>Pay rate:&nbsp;&pound;13.00 per hour&nbsp;</li><li>Hours:&nbsp;Around 30 hours per week (may exceed depending on routes)</li><li>Days:&nbsp;Tuesday to Friday</li><li>Start time: Between&nbsp;6:30am and 10:00am</li><li>Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate / Seasonal temp work available</li></ul>
What We're Looking For<ul>
<li>Previous van delivery experience is&nbsp;essential</li><li>Confident and competent driving a&nbsp;3.5-tonne van</li><li>Provides exceptional customer service</li><li>Full clean UK driving licence&nbsp;(no points)</li><li>Physically fit and able to load/unload and handle some heavy lifting</li><li>Punctual, reliable, and customer-focused</li></ul>
Interested? Apply directly through this advert, call us on 01702 987900, or email us at southend@gap-personnel.com &mdash; we'd love to hear from you!

Delivery driver

Van DriverLocation:&nbsp;Exeter, DevonTemporary to Permanentgap personnel are recruiting for a Van Driver (3.5t)&nbsp;to join a dedicated service team in Exeter, Devon. This is a hands-on, rewarding role that makes a real difference to people&rsquo;s lives by providing essential healthcare equipment to support independent living.You&rsquo;ll be responsible for the&nbsp;delivery, installation, collection, servicing, and repair&nbsp;of community equipment in people&rsquo;s homes, care homes, schools, and hospitals across Devon. Equipment ranges from walking frames and crutches to hoists, beds, and pressure care products. You will also carry out&nbsp;minor home adaptations&nbsp;such as installing handrails and grab rails.What we&rsquo;re looking for<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, but&nbsp;full training will be provided</li><li>Full UK driving licence&nbsp;(held for at least 2 years, no more than 6 points)</li><li>Ability to&nbsp;load and unload goods&nbsp;&ndash; some items may be heavy</li><li>Strong&nbsp;customer service and communication skills</li><li>Basic&nbsp;DIY skills&nbsp;(advantageous for home adaptations)</li><li>Previous&nbsp;van driving experience&nbsp;beneficial</li><li>Flexibility to be part of a&nbsp;same day and out-of-hours rota, including some weekend cover</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on offer<ul>
<li>&pound;12.71ph</li><li>0900AM - 1900PM&nbsp;(Tuesday to Saturday)</li><li>Company van, tools, uniform and fuel card provided</li></ul>
How to ApplyIf you are practical, customer-focused, and keen to join a team where your work makes a genuine difference in the community, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.Apply today by contacting gap personnel or submitting your CV online.

Van Driver 

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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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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When winging it with temps just doesn’t fly

In the industrial sector, change is constant. But when that change comes in the form of a workforce transfer, it represents operational risk. The real challenge often isn&rsquo;t finding temporary staff &ndash; it&rsquo;s making sure they stick around during transitions, where even small disruptions can ripple quickly through team stability, affecting productivity and morale. In this month&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks, we&rsquo;re taking a look at workforce transfers and how a bit of forward planning can stop the chaos before it starts.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Workforce transfers gone wrong</h2>
When agencies change, whether it&rsquo;s a shift to a master vendor or a full workforce transfer to a new provider, it&rsquo;s rarely just a uniform swap. We&rsquo;ve heard it all &ndash; contract confusion, emails landing in the wrong inbox, and nobody seeming to know who&rsquo;s running the show. And once that uncertainty creeps in, it spreads fast. Left to chance, a handover that should be smooth sailing can quickly turn into a game of whack-a-mole, with a side of absenteeism and low engagement.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">A little planning goes a long way</h2>
A successful workforce transfer is about far more than a quick switch of agency partners. Getting ahead of the game isn&rsquo;t just good practice; it&rsquo;s essential for keeping operations on track, protecting productivity, and making sure everyone knows what&rsquo;s happening well before the changeover. Being upfront with staff removes guesswork early, helping teams stay focused and keeping day-to-day output steady.
And yes, the paperwork side matters too. Proper attention to TUPE and employment rules keeps everyone out of hot water long after the transfer is complete. Get it right, and your temporary staff stay happy, operations keep moving smoothly, and the potential for panic doesn&rsquo;t even get a look in &ndash; supporting retention, compliance, and long-term stability in the process.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Making transfers work for you</h2>
At gap personnel, we stay close to the operation during transfers, supporting staff on the ground and checking in regularly so clients always have a clear view of how things are progressing. We focus on what matters to people on the front line, clarifying next steps and taking a consultative approach by holding regular conversations with workers so they feel supported, not passed along, and understand exactly what to expect.
Supported by our dedicated HR and compliance specialists throughout, our hands-on approach combined with in-depth knowledge of the industrial sector ensures the right processes are in place, paperwork is handled properly, and nothing is left to chance. The result? A seamless handover, minimal disruption to exiting colleagues, and teams working together effectively from day one.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Preparation that pays off - every time</h2>
Workforce transfers don&rsquo;t have to be a headache. With the right preparation, clear communication, and a supportive mindset, temporary staff stay happy, day-to-day performance continues without interruption, and everyone knows where they stand. It&rsquo;s far easier to prevent problems than tackle them as they come &ndash; which is exactly why, with gap personnel, #ItJustWorks.
Planning a workforce transfer? We&rsquo;d be happy to help. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch with our team to find out more.</a>
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How not to lose your team (or your head) during a workforce transfer

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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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<ul>
<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>
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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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