Production Operative &ndash; Swansea Immediate Starts &ndash; Day or Night Shifts AvailableWe&rsquo;re recruiting reliable production operatives for a busy manufacturing site in Swansea. This is a long‑term, Monday&ndash;Friday role with consistent hours and the option to choose day shift or night shift.Role OverviewYou&rsquo;ll be supporting a fast‑paced production environment, carrying out tasks such as machine operation, packing, quality checks, and general warehouse duties. Full training is provided, and you&rsquo;ll be working as part of a supportive onsite team.Shifts (Monday&ndash;Friday)<ul class="text">
<li>Day shift: 7am&ndash;4pm (Friday 7am&ndash;1pm)</li><li>Night shift: 9pm&ndash;7am</li></ul>
Pay Rates<ul class="text">
<li>Days: &pound;12.81 per hour</li><li>Nights: &pound;14.35 per hour</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul class="text">
<li>Operating machinery and production equipment</li><li>Packing and palletising products</li><li>Completing basic quality checks</li><li>Maintaining a clean and safe work area</li><li>Following supervisor instructions and working efficiently</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul class="text">
<li>Good timekeeping and reliability</li><li>Ability to work in a fast‑moving environment</li><li>Willingness to learn and follow processes</li><li>Immediate availability</li></ul>

Production Operative

Timber Production Operative - Swansea Shifts : Monday&ndash;Friday&nbsp;7am&ndash;4pm (Friday 7am&ndash;1pm)Pay Rate : &pound;12.81 per hour We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Timber Operative to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing, handling, and preparing timber products to meet customer specifications and quality standards. This role involves operating machinery, carrying out quality checks, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting the efficient operation of the timber production facility.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Operate timber processing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.</li><li>Cut, grade, treat, assemble, and package timber products according to specifications.</li><li>Load and unload timber and materials using manual handling techniques and mechanical equipment where authorised.</li><li>Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet company and customer standards.</li><li>Maintain accurate production records and complete relevant documentation.</li><li>Identify and report machinery faults, defects, or safety concerns.</li><li>Carry out routine housekeeping duties and keep work areas clean and organised.</li><li>Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Support colleagues and supervisors in meeting production targets and deadlines.</li><li>Assist with stock movement and inventory control as required.</li></ul>
Skills and ExperienceEssential<ul>
<li>Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or timber environment.</li><li>Good understanding of health and safety practices.</li><li>Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li><li>Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.</li></ul>
 Desirable<ul>
<li>Previous experience within the timber, construction, or woodworking industry.</li><li>Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.</li><li>Experience operating saws, cutting equipment, or timber processing machinery.</li><li>Knowledge of timber grades and products.</li></ul>

Timber Production Operative

Gap personnel are an employment agency and are proud to be supporting their long term client with&nbsp; FLT Drivers based in Wrexham
&nbsp;
You will be responsible for the following duties
<ul>
<li>Unloading and loading parts using your Reach and Counterbalance FLT</li>
<li>Palletising</li>
<li>Order Picking</li>
<li>Stock Control</li>
<li>Basic inputting of part numbers and stock</li>
<li>Handballing</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills
<ul>
<li>Valid Reach and Counterbalance FLT Licence</li>
<li>Solid Background in Warehousing</li>
<li>Flexible with duties as its not all FLT work</li>
<li>Basic computer skills</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Hours are either
Days or nights&nbsp;
Up to &pound;14.71 an hour&nbsp;
Long term temp
&nbsp;
Please can you send me your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wredham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>
gap personnel are an employment agency and are supporting their client with FLT Drivers
Please contact the office on 01978 366666 or send your CV to Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com

FLT Drivers - 4on4 off 

Timber Machinist / Sawmill OperativeSouth Petherton, Somerset | Permanent | &pound;13.85&ndash;&pound;14.50 per hourIf you enjoy practical work and take pride in getting the details right, this could be a great opportunity to build your career in timber production.We&rsquo;re supporting an established business in South Petherton with the recruitment of a Timber Machinist to join its sawmill team. You&rsquo;ll help turn customer orders into accurately cut and finished timber, working with a range of machinery including rip saws, bandsaws and moulders.What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Selecting timber and cutting or machining it to order specifications</li><li>Checking measurements and the quality of finished products</li><li>Working carefully to make the best use of each piece of timber</li><li>Recording completed work on production paperwork or systems</li><li>Stacking, banding and labelling orders ready for dispatch</li><li>Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe</li></ul>
What we&rsquo;re looking forPrevious sawmill or woodworking machinery experience would be ideal. You&rsquo;ll be comfortable with measurements, able to work accurately to deadlines and happy with the physical side of the job, including regularly lifting timber.A forklift licence would be useful, but it isn&rsquo;t essential. Product-specific training can be provided.Hours and benefits<ul>
<li>Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am&ndash;4pm, 40 hours per week</li><li>Pay: &pound;13.85&ndash;&pound;14.50 per hour, depending on experience</li><li>Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays, with a service-based holiday bonus scheme</li><li>Other benefits: Free parking, on-site canteen and opportunities to develop within the department</li></ul>
Interested? Apply today and we&rsquo;ll be in touch to discuss the role.

Sawmill Operative

Calling all Industrial sewing machinists!Gap Personnel are currently recruiting a full time, permanent sewing machinist for our client in Southend.Permanent, Full-Time, 39 HoursMon &ndash; Thurs: 8:00 &ndash; 17:00 &amp; Fri: 8:00 &ndash; 13:00&nbsp;Up to &pound;15.35 per hour - dependent on skills and experienceResponsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Over-lock cut parts according to instructions/training.</li><li>Seam cut parts into finished items, utilizing drawings, templates, work instructions, and/or samples as references.</li><li>Perform any necessary reworks as directed by management, supervision, or inspection.</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and regular oiling of sewing machine/over-locker, promptly reporting any faults to the Team Leader.</li><li>Adhere to guidelines/instructions to ensure traceability is upheld.</li><li>Execute duties in a proper and efficient manner, consistently acting in the Company's best interest and complying with Company Rules and Regulations.</li><li>Uphold high standards of housekeeping.</li><li>Assist team members with other tasks as needed.</li><li>Contribute to creating and sustaining a safe working environment, adhering to published Health and Safety procedures.</li><li>Undertake any other reasonable and relevant tasks as required.</li></ul>
Skills/Experience:<ul class="text">
<li>Holds a minimum of GCSE Level education (or equivalent)&nbsp;</li><li>Possesses basic English communication skills and can comprehend spoken instructions&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines&nbsp;</li><li>Familiar with over-locking techniques&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience in sewing a variety of items to understand product assembly from cut parts&nbsp;</li><li>Capable of working autonomously while fostering teamwork&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines&nbsp;</li></ul>
Company Benefits;<ul class="text">
<li>Health Care Cash Plan*</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme*</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)</li><li>Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Company Sick Pay Scheme*</li><li>Flexitime</li><li>Early finish on Friday&rsquo;s</li><li>Sports and Social Club</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Free access to a local gym*</li><li>Onsite caf&eacute;*</li></ul>
(*Available after 1 year of service)To apply for this Sewing Machinist position, please apply now or submit updated CV to <a href="mailto:southend@gap-personnel.com?iframe=true&amp;iframe=true">southend@gap-personnel.com</a> or contact southend branch on 01702 987900Gap Personnel is operating as the employment agency

Industrial Sewing Machinist

Join one of our clients, a leading player in the aerospace industry, as a Manufacturing Operative, in the Upholstery department. Contribute to maintaining product standards and be part of innovation in aerospace.Role: Manufacturing Operative - UpholsteryLocation: Southend-On-SeaPay rate: &pound;14.19 an hour DOEWorking hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm 8am-1pm Fridays (39 hours per week)&nbsp;Permanent, full time position.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Cut parts according to drawings, templates, and instructions to create kits.</li><li>Ensure the highest product quality.</li><li>Use adhesives to bond various parts together.</li><li>Maintain traceability by following guidelines and instructions.</li><li>Dress sewn covers for cushion assembly.</li><li>Promote and adhere to safety procedures.</li><li>Perform necessary rework as directed by Management or Inspection.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience in Upholstery.</li><li>Proficiency in working within a Manufacturing environment.</li><li>Competence in utilizing small hand tools such as scissors and knives.</li><li>Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Ability to handle tasks effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.</li><li>Having an experience of foam building/shaping, as well as ability to read drawings is desirable, but not essential.</li></ul>
Personal Skills:<ul>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Problem-solving mindset</li></ul>
Company Benefits<ul>
<li>Health Care Cash Plan*</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme*</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)</li><li>Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Flexitime</li><li>Early finish on Friday&rsquo;s</li><li>Sports and Social Club</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Free access to a local gym</li><li>Onsite caf&eacute;</li></ul>
To apply for this Upholstery position please send your updated CV to <a href="mailto:southend@gap-personnel.com?iframe=true">southend@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;or call us for more details on 01702 987900Gap Personnel is operating as the employment business.

Manufacturing Operative - Upholstery

<h3 class="MsoNormal">☕ Caf&eacute; Co-ordinator</h3>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">30 Hours per Week | Flintshire</h3>
📍 Role Information
📌 Location: Flintshire 💷 Salary: &pound;28,211 per annum (pro rata) 🕒 Hours: 30 hours per week (part-time) 📅 Working Pattern: Initially Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends. 🔒 Enhanced DBS Check Required
&nbsp;
🌟 Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about customer service, hospitality, and helping people reach their potential?
We're looking for an enthusiastic Caf&eacute; Co-ordinator to support the day-to-day running of a vibrant community caf&eacute; while helping adults with learning disabilities and/or autism develop valuable life, vocational and employability skills. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine hospitality experience with meaningful person-centred support.
&nbsp;
🎯 What You'll Be Doing
☕ Caf&eacute; &amp; Customer Service
&bull; Deliver outstanding customer experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment. &bull; Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, including barista-style beverages. &bull; Prepare and serve light meals, snacks and refreshments. &bull; Operate tills and process payments accurately. &bull; Monitor stock levels, merchandising and product displays. &bull; Support caf&eacute; opening and closing procedures.
🤝 Supporting People to Thrive
&bull; Provide high-quality, person-centred support. &bull; Encourage independence, confidence and personal growth. &bull; Help individuals develop practical, social and workplace skills. &bull; Build positive relationships with people supported, families and professionals.
🌱 Learning &amp; Employability
&bull; Support people to gain real-life hospitality and customer service experience. &bull; Deliver structured learning opportunities linked to individual goals. &bull; Promote volunteering, training and employment pathways.
🛡️ Health, Safety &amp; Quality
&bull; Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards. &bull; Follow allergen and food safety procedures. &bull; Ensure safe working practices and accurate record keeping.
&nbsp;
✅ What We're Looking For
Essential
✔ Experience in hospitality, catering, retail or a customer-facing environment. ✔ Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. ✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ✔ Good IT and administrative skills. ✔ A passion for supporting people to achieve their goals. ✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ✔ Commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred values.
&nbsp;
Desirable
⭐ Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism. ⭐ Barista training or caf&eacute; experience. ⭐ Knowledge of vocational learning, supported employment or social enterprise. ⭐ Full UK driving licence.
&nbsp;
💜 Why Join Us?
Join a supportive team where every day brings the opportunity to create positive outcomes, build community connections, and help people develop the skills and confidence to achieve their aspirations.
Be part of something meaningful. Apply today! 🌟

Café Co-ordinator 30 Hours per Week | Flintshire

gap personnel operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a long standing client on a temp-perm basis.
My client based in Whitchurch, Shropshire are dedicated to manufacturing great quality products for their customers. They have built their business on a passion for excellence and know that their people are key to their business success. They work hard to create an environment where their team can thrive and develop whilst delivering business goals and delighting our customers with great quality products, every time.
Own Transport is required
THE ROLE
We are currently supporting them in recruiting for a warehouse operative to join their team to help support their growing business. You will be working within a fast paced warehouse environment.&nbsp;
.
Duties:
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable, ideally within a faced paced environment in a warehouse or production environment.</li>
<li>Strong communication</li>
<li>Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Able to operate in a sometimes-pressurised environment working to deadlines</li>
<li>To pack product in line with Company standards including BRC Global Standards for packaging</li>
<li>To ensure all product is labeled correctly</li>
<li>To act as a role model for quality standards and ensure this is applied through daily activities</li>
<li>Ensure that housekeeping standards are achieved and maintained at all times to 5S standard</li>
<li>Maintain effective and appropriate communication with your colleagues at all times</li>
<li>To keep the Shift Supervisor informed of any problems encountered with Production processes and/or equipment</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable.</li>
<li>Strong communication</li>
<li>Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Able to operate in a sometimes-pressurised environment working to deadlines</li>
</ul>
Hours of work&nbsp; :
Monday - Friday 6am-4pm
Pay :
&pound;12.71 per hour&nbsp;
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>

Warehouse Operative

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
In other words, the work doesn&rsquo;t disappear. It just lands somewhere else.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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!
&nbsp;
And yet...
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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).
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
<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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
#ItJustWorks.
&nbsp;
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?

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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.

<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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