We are currently recruiting a&nbsp;Part-Time Cleaner&nbsp;for our client based in the LS19&nbsp;area. This is a&nbsp;temporary position&nbsp;offering a competitive hourly rate of&nbsp;&pound;12.21.<h3>Job Details:</h3>
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Position:&nbsp;Part-Time Cleaner</li><li>
Location:&nbsp;LS19</li><li>
Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.21 per hour</li><li>
Contract:&nbsp;Temporary</li><li>
Working Days:&nbsp;Monday to Thursday 3 hours - Friday 4 hours</li><li>
Hours:&nbsp;5pm to 8pm</li></ul>
<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>
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Office cleaning, including wiping desks and common areas</li><li>
Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately</li><li>
Cleaning toilets and maintaining hygiene standards</li></ul>
<h3>Why Apply?</h3>
This&nbsp;cleaner role&nbsp;is ideal for someone seeking part-time hours with a consistent schedule. You&rsquo;ll play an important part in ensuring the workplace remains clean, safe, and welcoming.<h3>Requirements:</h3>
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Previous cleaning experience is preferred&nbsp;</li><li>
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently</li><li>
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness standards</li></ul>
Interested in this&nbsp;part-time cleaner&nbsp;opportunity? Apply today and be part of a team that values cleanliness and attention to detail!

Part Time Cleaner

Job Role&nbsp;&ndash; Warehouse Admin / Operative Location&nbsp;- Avonmouth, BS11 Working Hours&nbsp;-&nbsp;Monday - Friday 10-7pm&nbsp; Pay Rate&nbsp;-&nbsp;&pound;11.63 (+&pound;1.50 uplift) 13.13 per hour Job Type&nbsp;- Temporarygap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for multiple Warehouse Admin/ Operative to start in Avonmouth, BS11.As a Warehouse Admin / Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations.Based at their Avonmouth warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills</li><li>PC confident</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatching</li></ul>
About you:<ul>
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse (desired)</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul>
<li>On site subsidised canteen facilities</li><li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond&nbsp;</li></ul>
&nbsp;If this role is for you, please submit your CV for review, or call the team on 0117 911 7111 today!

Warehouse Operative

Job Role&nbsp;&ndash; Warehouse Operative Location&nbsp;- Avonmouth, BS11 Working Hours&nbsp;-&nbsp;Friday only shift 1pm-10pm&nbsp; Pay Rate&nbsp;-&nbsp;&pound;11.63 (+&pound;1.50 uplift) 13.13 per hour Job Type&nbsp;- Temporarygap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for multiple Warehouse Operatives to start in Avonmouth, BS11.As a Warehouse Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations.Based at their Avonmouth warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatching</li></ul>
About you:<ul>
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse (desired)</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul>
<li>On site subsidised canteen facilities</li><li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond&nbsp;</li></ul>
&nbsp;If this role is for you, please submit your CV for review, or call the team on 0117 911 7111 today!

Job Role&nbsp;&ndash; Warehouse Operative Location&nbsp;- Avonmouth, BS11 Working Hours&nbsp;- Monday - Friday 3pm-Midnight Pay Rate&nbsp;-&nbsp;&pound;11.63 (+&pound;1.50 uplift) 13.13 per hour Job Type&nbsp;- Temporarygap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for multiple Warehouse Operatives to start in Avonmouth, BS11.As a Warehouse Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations.Based at their Avonmouth warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Excellent Word and Excel skills</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatching</li></ul>
About you:<ul>
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse (desired)</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul>
<li>On site subsidised canteen facilities</li><li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond&nbsp;</li></ul>
&nbsp;If this role is for you, please submit your CV for review, or call the team on 0117 911 7111 today!

Title:&nbsp;Plant operator Salary:&nbsp;&pound;12.54 - &pound;15.67 Job Type:&nbsp;Temp to Perm Working Times:&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday 4pm - midnight&nbsp;Main Duties:<ul>
<li>Maintain, operate, and monitor the treatment facility</li><li>Complete daily site meter readings</li><li>Inspect and perform daily checks on plant performance to ensure effective operations and maintain records, including start-up, shut down and daily monitoring</li><li>Ensure chemicals are stored safely in line with environmental policy</li><li>Complete planned maintenance activities in the water plant during quieter periods</li><li>Liaise with site engineering as required during breakdowns and troubleshooting</li><li>Work in conformance to HSE regulations</li><li>Any other duties as required by management within the competency of the post holder</li></ul>
About You:<ul data-start="1009" data-end="1350">
<li data-start="1009" data-end="1056">Experienced in the food manufacturing field</li><li data-start="1057" data-end="1098">Quick learner with a sense of urgency</li><li data-start="1236" data-end="1295">Capable of inputting data onto paperwork and a computer</li><li data-start="1296" data-end="1350">Able to work independently and carry out all tasks</li></ul>
&nbsp;How to Apply: If you're ready to join a growing team and make a real difference in customers' lives, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume.

Plant operator

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a warehouse operative to join their busy goods in department.&nbsp;&nbsp;Role: Warehouse Operative - Goods InHours: Mon - Fri 08.00-17.00Pay: &pound;11.44&nbsp;(rate increase in line with NMW in April &pound;12.21)Location: Wckford SS11Type: Temp to perm 12 weeks for the right candidate&nbsp;Candidates should have prior warehouse experience, be able to lift heavy materials daily, and demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and trustworthiness. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where communication and adaptability are key.&nbsp;Duties:<ul>
<li>Reading picking lists and following instructions</li><li>Locating, picking, and packing stock with attention to detail</li><li>Palletizing and labelling packages for dispatch</li><li>Moving pallets and orders between departments/buildings using pump trucks</li><li>Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse (including sweeping and clearing areas)</li><li>Ensuring health and safety standards are met</li><li>Communicating and collaborating with other departments</li><li>Providing holiday cover for goods in/stock control departments</li><li>Performing other ad-hoc tasks as needed</li></ul>
&nbsp;Skills &amp; Experience:<ul>
<li>Counterbalance Truck License is a plus but not required</li><li>Strong attention to detail and good communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks effectively</li><li>Reliable with good timekeeping</li><li>Knowledge of health and safety and warehouse procedures</li><li>Previous experience as a picker/packer is essential</li><li>Experience lifting heavy materials is essential</li></ul>
To apply for this warehouse Operative postion, please click apply now, or submit your CV to southend@gap-personnel.com or contact our offivce to discuss on&nbsp; 01702 987900&nbsp;gap personnel is operating as an employment business

Warehouse Operative - Goods Out 

Flexi/Bendi Driver vacancy now available for our client in Leeds, LS9 for experienced Flexi/Bendi Drivers and ideally have experience with LLOP and HLOPMUST HAVE FLEXI/BENDI LICENSESWhat is the role of an Flexi/Bendi Driver?<ul>
<li>Manual handling and operating the Flexi/Bendi</li><li>General housekeeping duties around the warehouse &nbsp;</li><li>Loading and unloading</li><li>Moving stock around the warehouse and from one Unit to the other</li></ul>
What would your shifts be as an&nbsp;Flexi/Bendi Driver?<ul>
<li>7am-3.30pm</li></ul>
How much will you get paid as&nbsp;an Flexi/Bendi Driver?<ul>
<li>&pound;13.50 per hour</li></ul>
How many roles available?<ul>
<li>1 Vacancy Available</li></ul>
&nbsp;Benefits?<ul>
<li>Open and friendly environment</li><li>Free onsite car parking&nbsp;</li><li>Good transport links</li></ul>
&nbsp;When can you start?IMMEDIATE STARTWho are gap personnel?Originally founded in 1998, we are now one of the top five largest industrial providers in the UK, supplying temporary, contract and permanent workers to companies across industrial, commercial, technical, construction, fmcg and healthcare sectors. We offer nationwide coverage through high-street branches, specialist divisions and onsite managed solutions. With a turnover of almost &pound;200 million in 2019, we currently payroll in excess of 12,000 temporary workers each week and cover more than 3 million shifts per year.Gap Personnel are operating as an employment business for these roles

Flexi/Bendi Driver

Job Title: Cafe AssistantLocation:&nbsp;AberystwythPay Rate: &pound;12.21Contract: Temporary part time role.&nbsp;We are seeking a cafe assistant to join our team! The role is ideal for a student seeking employment throughout summer.Training is taking place on 28th 29th and 30th of April. Ideal candidate needs to be able to attend 3 day training.&nbsp;Duties:<ul>
<li>Welcoming tourists, building rapport, and creating a positive and memorable experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Food and drink preparation</li><li>Giving site tours</li><li>Serving customer</li><li>General cleaning duties</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Customer Service</li><li>Communication skills: Effectively communicating with customers and colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Food and Beverage Preparation:&nbsp;Understanding and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Cash Handling</li><li>Problem Solving: Addressing issues and finding solutions in a timely manner.&nbsp;</li></ul>
Available shift patterns:Hours of work will be between 9am &ndash; 5.30pm Monday &ndash; Sunday.Shifts will be assigned based on availability week in advance.&nbsp;Successful candidates will be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.

Cafe Assistant

If you&rsquo;re an employer, HR professional, or just someone who likes to keep ahead of the latest workplace changes, 2025 is shaping to be a big year for employment law. From new leave entitlements to rising payroll costs, there&rsquo;s a lot to take in. And with some updates hitting as early as April, now&rsquo;s the time to make sure you and your business are prepared.
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The good news? You don&rsquo;t have to navigate these changes alone. Here&rsquo;s the lowdown of what&rsquo;s coming and what it means for businesses.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">April 2025: higher wages and rising employer costs</h3>
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April brings the usual national living and minimum wage (NLW/NMW) and statutory pay increases, but this year&rsquo;s changes are particularly significant:
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<li style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">From 1st April 2025, businesses must prepare for the largest recorded increase in both the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW). The NLW will rise by 6.7%, increasing from &pound;11.44 to &pound;12.21 per hour. However, younger workers will see the most significant wage hikes, with 18&ndash;20 year olds receiving a 16.3% increase and under-18s seeing an almost 18% rise, as the government aims to align wage growth with the ongoing cost of living crisis.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">Employers must also account for increases in statutory payments. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will rise to &pound;118.75 per week, while maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and bereavement pay will all increase to &pound;187.18 per week from April 2025.</li>
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Alongside these changes, employer national insurance contributions (NICs) will increase from 6th April.
The earnings threshold at which employers start paying NICs will drop from &pound;9,100 to &pound;5,000, meaning more of an employee&rsquo;s earnings will be subject to NICs.
The employer NICs rate will increase from 13.8% to 15%, significantly raising payroll costs for businesses.
The same date also marks the introduction of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, granting parents up to 12 weeks of paid leave if their baby requires neonatal care. This long-overdue change will provide vital support to families dealing with an unexpected hospital stay.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Employment Rights Bill: more worker protections on the way</h3>
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) sets out a range of reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections, with many expected to take effect from 2026. A key focus is expanding day-one rights, including protection from unfair dismissal as well as entitlement to paternity, parental, and bereavement leave.
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Statutory sick pay eligibility is also set to change, with plans to remove the lower earnings limit and scrap the waiting period - ensuring SSP is available from the first day of illness. Whilst these changes promise greater security and peace of mind for millions of workers who currently miss out under existing rules, it does also mean increased costs for businesses that previously relied on the exemptions. Labour also plans to do away with minimum age bands, likely affecting the 18-20 bracket, meaning all adults would be entitled to the same rate. Currently, there&rsquo;s no confirmed start date, but the changes could have a major impact on sectors like retail, leisure, and hospitality, where younger workers make up a large share of the workforce, although further clarity is needed on how they will affect agency workers &ndash; including what constitutes "day one" entitlement and how regular earnings are calculated. In the meantime, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) will continue to work with the Government to ensure that the final legislation is fair and takes into account the unique nature of agency work.
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Other proposed reforms include new restrictions on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices, along with stronger protections for pregnant workers. The Government has already held consultations across some of these changes and plans to continue discussions throughout the year, although there&rsquo;s no confirmed timeline yet. With so much in the pipeline, the REC has emphasised the need for clear guidance and a collaborative approach between employers and trade unions to ensure the bill&rsquo;s measures are both practical and effective - so businesses should stay tuned and consider the potential cost implications as these reforms evolve.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: a step towards stronger protections</h3>
Targeted for spring 2025, this bill aims to tighten protections against race and disability discrimination. While an exact date isn&rsquo;t set, it&rsquo;s a crucial update for businesses looking to bolster their diversity and inclusion policies.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Pensions Scheme Bill: more changes coming soon</h3>
The Pensions Scheme Bill is on the agenda, with some changes in the works for later this year. One idea is to let employers withdraw surplus funds from defined benefit (DB) schemes - a move that could certainly boost growth and enhance benefits, though these surpluses are mostly tied up in the largest schemes. More details are due in spring - so any day now!
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Right to Switch Off: is it on hold?</h3>
The &ldquo;right to switch off&rdquo; has been gaining traction across Europe, with Ireland adopting it as a code of practice and Belgium even making it a legal requirement. Originally expected by 2026, the statutory code of practice was meant to guide how businesses handle out-of-hours work and promote work-life balance. However, recent updates (or a lack thereof!) suggest that the Government is no longer prioritising the issue.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">What should employers do now?</h3>
Change can bring uncertainty, but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be stressful. The key is preparation - reviewing policies, adjusting payroll strategies, and keeping an eye on the evolving employment landscape will help businesses stay ahead.
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Not sure how these changes will impact your workforce? That&rsquo;s where we come in. As a recruitment partner who understands the complexities of employment legislation, we help businesses stay compliant, competitive, and fully staffed - even in times of change. If you&rsquo;re worried about workforce planning,<a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/recruit-staff/"> let&rsquo;s talk. </a>Because the businesses that prepare now will be the ones that thrive in 2025 and beyond.

UK employment law updates: what’s changing in 2025 (and beyond)

In the world of industrial recruitment, few things are as frustrating as unclear pricing. If you&rsquo;ve ever looked at your rate calculations and thought, &ldquo;how does this add up?&rdquo;, you&rsquo;re not alone. We don&rsquo;t think transparent pricing should just be a box to tick &ndash; it&rsquo;s the foundation for building trust and making sure your business gets the value it deserves.
<h3>Money talks &ndash; but is yours saying what you think it is?</h3>
Let&rsquo;s face it, if your current supplier can&rsquo;t explain exactly how their rates are calculated, that&rsquo;s a red flag. Hidden costs, vague explanations, and unexpected surcharges can leave you questioning if your spend is working hard &ndash; or hardly working.
Clarity isn&rsquo;t just a nice-to-have; it&rsquo;s non-negotiable for making informed decisions and maintaining control over your spend. Without transparency, it&rsquo;s impossible to see whether the rates you&rsquo;re paying align with the value you&rsquo;re getting - or if you&rsquo;re funding inefficiencies that could have been avoided.
<h3>Margins that look too good to be true (which means they probably are)</h3>
A low margin might look good on paper, but it often hides overcharges in other areas. Are you paying more for overtime or holiday pay than you should? Is your supplier&rsquo;s markup quietly creeping into costs labelled as &lsquo;extras&rsquo;? &nbsp;Because, if it feels too good to be true, it probably is.
And here&rsquo;s the real risk: some providers offering suspiciously cheap rates are using <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/umbrella-companies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">umbrella schemes</a> to drive down costs. These schemes are now under increased government scrutiny, and for the first time, liability could be traced back to your business directly &ndash; just as we saw with IR35.
With upcoming regulatory changes, the days of outsourcing risk through questionable supply chains are coming to an end. If your provider&rsquo;s rates seem unusually low, it&rsquo;s worth asking why &ndash; before your business finds itself caught up in compliance risks it never signed up for.
<h3>Transparent pricing done right</h3>
Pricing shouldn&rsquo;t be a guessing game. We keep it simple, competitive, and - most importantly - clear, using the Association of Labour Provider&rsquo;s (ALP) transparent charge rate guidance as the foundation for how we structure our rates. It&rsquo;s not just industry best practice - it&rsquo;s how we make sure every client knows exactly where their money is going. And this year, another cost factor is at play: the Employer&rsquo;s National Insurance (NI) thresholds and contributions are shifting, bringing significant cost implications. If your supplier is offering reduced rates despite these increased costs, it&rsquo;s worth questioning how they&rsquo;re making up the difference. We help businesses navigate these changes with accurate, transparent rate calculations, ensuring full compliance and financial clarity.
<h4>Here&rsquo;s what that means for you:</h4>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">All our costs are broken down so nothing&rsquo;s hidden in the &lsquo;fine print&rsquo; (we&nbsp;know you&rsquo;re heard that before).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">&nbsp;No sneaky fees creeping in to eat away at your margins.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">A fair, industry-backed structure that keeps everything above board.</li>
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<h3>Let&rsquo;s get transparent together</h3>
We&rsquo;re taking our commitment to transparency a step further this March with our ALP rate reviews. Whether you&rsquo;re already working with us or considering making the switch, these reviews are designed to ensure you&rsquo;re getting maximum value from your<a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/best-price-vs-best-value-blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> recruitment spend.</a>
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Ready to eliminate the guesswork? <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact us today </a>to discuss how we can take the stress out of pricing with clear, honest, and tailored solutions for your business.

The power of transparent pricing in recruitment

With January almost behind us (which puts it firmly on the &lsquo;out&rsquo; list), it&rsquo;s time to focus on what&rsquo;s&nbsp;in&nbsp;for the year ahead. No fads here - just the latest updates from the employment, manufacturing, warehousing, FMCG, and waste management sectors, neatly packaged for your convenience.
So, grab a brew, take five, and let&rsquo;s get stuck in.
<h3>In Employment...</h3>
2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year for employment law, with some big changes on the horizon. We&rsquo;ve already covered the Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament last year, but as with most new legislation, it can take a while before any reforms take effect. Still, it&rsquo;s set to shake things up with changes such as "day one" unfair dismissal rights, limits on zero-hour contracts, expanded statutory sick pay eligibility, and tighter rules on "fire and rehire" practices - though most of these won&rsquo;t kick in until 2026. Flexible working is also getting a glow-up, with employers needing solid reasons to refuse requests. Meanwhile, pay gap reporting will soon include ethnicity and disability, and we&rsquo;re waiting to hear more about the long-awaited Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. So, lots to watch, but don&rsquo;t worry - we&rsquo;ll keep you in the loop as it all unfolds!
<h3>Latest Employment Data...</h3>
This month's labour market figures show a combination of positive and challenging trends. Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 32,000 (0.1%) between October and November 2024 but rose by 95,000 (0.3%) between November 2023 and November 2024. The early estimate for December 2024 shows a further decrease of 47,000 on the month, bringing the total to 30.3 million; this figure is provisional and may be revised.
The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 74.8% in September to November 2024, largely unchanged from a year ago but slightly lower than the previous quarter. The unemployment rate for those aged 16 years and over was 4.4% during the same period, higher than a year earlier and up from the previous quarter.
Economic inactivity among people aged 16 to 64 years decreased to 21.6%, reflecting improved labour market participation. However, job vacancies continued to decline, falling by 24,000 to 812,000 for the three months ending in December 2024. This marks the 30th consecutive period of decline, although vacancies remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Wage growth remained solid, with annual increases of 5.6% for both regular and total pay in the three months to November 2024. When adjusted for inflation, real-terms growth stood at 3.4%. In November, 42,000 working days were lost to labour disputes, primarily in the education and transport sectors. The Claimant Count for November 2024 rose to 1.769 million, influenced by changes to work search requirements. For more details,<a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/latest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;read the full ONS labour market report.</a>
<h3>In FMCG...</h3>
First, some heartwarming news from the sector. Wall&rsquo;s Pastry is putting its money where its mouth is to help tackle food poverty in the UK. For every pack of 10x55g sausage rolls sold, they&rsquo;re donating 5p to Action Against Hunger, a charity fighting hunger in areas that need it most. Off the back of a bumper year with sales up 40%, Wall&rsquo;s is encouraging everyone to &ldquo;Grab a Wall&rsquo;s&rdquo; and turn a tasty treat into a small but mighty way to make a difference. Read full arcticle <a href="https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2025/01/06/walls-pastry-charity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;
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Another newsletter, another brand collab - you know how we like to keep you up to date with the&nbsp;really crucial industry news. This time, it&rsquo;s Weetabix jumping on the Biscoff bandwagon with a Caramelised Biscuit spin-off for its Crispy Minis. Billed as &ldquo;fun, yet healthy&rdquo; (is such a thing possible?) the HFSS-compliant cereal lands in Asda, Morrisons, Iceland, and Ocado next month, with a wider rollout later in the year. Expect a hefty marketing push, influencer campaigns, and yet more caramelised biscuit chatter - because let&rsquo;s be honest, the Biscoff craze just won&rsquo;t crumble. And we&rsquo;re totally here for it. <a href="https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/weetabix-jumps-on-biscoff-boom-with-caramelised-biscuit-cereal/699896.article?_gl=1*1ry9h5k*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-aK8BhCDARIsAL_-H9nTrwko1bviT40sinXKa3l1cQrBPelX-rD25Ag4EoEW31NNQfNAbYMaAn2cEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more</a>.&nbsp;
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<h3>In warehousing...</h3>
LiftEx 2025 is heading to Liverpool on 18-19th November, marking 20 years as the go-to event for the lifting equipment industry. After a packed 2024 show in London, this year&rsquo;s edition promises cutting-edge tech, expert insights, and networking with decision-makers across industries like construction, transport, energy, and manufacturing. Expect hands-on demos, free training, and plenty of discussions on safety and best practices. With stand space and sponsorships filling fast, now&rsquo;s the time to secure your spot &ndash; visit&nbsp;<a href="http://leeaint.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leeaint.com</a> for details. Read more <a href="https://warehousenews.co.uk/2025/01/liftex-returns-to-liverpool-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;
<h3>In manufacturing...</h3>
Sunderland is set to become home to JATCO&rsquo;s first European plant, thanks to a &pound;50m investment deal with Nissan and the government. The site will create 183 high-value jobs and support over 400 more in the supply chain, producing electric vehicle powertrains for Nissan&rsquo;s Sunderland plant. From 2026, JATCO aims to manufacture 340,000 units a year, reinforcing the UK&rsquo;s position as a leader in electric vehicle (EV) production. Backed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre, this investment strengthens the North East&rsquo;s growing manufacturing hub and highlights the UK&rsquo;s push for a competitive EV supply chain. You can read more <a href="https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/new-50m-powertrain-manufacturing-plant-planned-for-sunderland-after-nissan-jatco-and-the-government-agree-on-investment-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>
<h3>In waste and recycling...</h3>
Are you ripe and ready for a sustainable change? Sainsbury&rsquo;s is smashing it with a fresh move -swapping plastic for paper and bamboo netting in their twin-pack avocado packaging. The switch, set to save 20.2 million pieces of plastic a year, is being trialled in 77 stores, with a wider rollout expected later this year. Claire Hughes, Sainsbury&rsquo;s director of product and innovation, says it&rsquo;s all part of their commitment to a greener future. <a href="https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2025/01/13/sainsburys-avocado-packaging/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more</a>.&nbsp;
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<h3>Events and webinars...</h3>
ALP - Calculating Charge Rates in 2025
Online event: 21st February 2025
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New rights, new rules: how 2025 is set to change up the workplace

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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 &frac12; day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

<div class="description"><h3>What makes Premdor a different kind of workplace?</h3>&nbsp;What makes working for this leading company different? Well, that&rsquo;s easy:&nbsp;They understand that people are key and are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.&nbsp;They hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything they do. It is in each door they make, in their commitment delivery and in their honest and sincere communication.</div>

<div class="description"><h3>Be part of the innovation&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;Masonite Group within the UK has brought together a collection of industry leading manufacturers to offer an inspirational range of internal and external doors that will help you define the contemporary spaces of today and tomorrow.&nbsp;They offer the latest trends, doorset product solutions and standard value for money door offerings, Masonite are eager to find solutions that suit the needs of its customs and help define their space.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

<div class="text-white text-decoration-none"><div class="w-100 d-inline-block mb-4"><h1>Get in touch</h1></div><div class="d-flex justify-content-between"><div class="d-flex-row p-2">Branches- gap personnel</div><div class="d-flex-row p-2"><div>Tel: <a class="text-white text-decoration-none" href="tel:01709 918533">01709 918533</a></div><div>Email: <a class="text-white text-decoration-none" href="mailto:rotherhamjobs@gap-personnel.com">rotherhamjobs@gap-personnel.com</a></div></div></div></div>

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<div class="description"><h3>Start your new job today at Premdor in Darton in partnership with gap personnel!</h3>&nbsp;Join the team at Premdor in Darton with gap personnel!We are hiring the following roles at Premdor:<ul><li>FLT Drivers</li><li>Warehouse Operatives</li><li>Assembly Operatives</li><li>Machine Operatives</li><li>CNC Operatives</li><li>Immediate starts available!</li></ul>&nbsp;Apply for jobs at Premdor or get in touch today.</div>

<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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To become the first-choice recruitment partner by developing a brand that our customers, candidates, and employees are proud to be associated with.

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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>Premdor is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of timber doors. They supply both interior and exterior doors and their extensive range also includes everything from French and folding doors to doorsets. Their products benefit from almost 90 years of experience in door and joinery manufacturing. Premdor was the first joinery manufacturer to produce and sell moulded panel doors in the UK and, as a result, they have gained an unrivalled reputation for offering new joinery solutions to the market.</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>

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