&nbsp;Look towards the fuchsia and spring into action! It&rsquo;s&nbsp;Thyme to find a new role?gap personnel are currently working in partnership with&nbsp;Thompson &amp; Morgan, who are an internationally renowned supplier of Seeds, Plants, and gardening equipment operating from their site in&nbsp;Ipswich, Suffolk.&nbsp;Customer Service AdvisorType: Temporary Ongoing (February&ndash; August)Hours: Full time 09.00-17.00 5/7 days availability required&nbsp;Pay: Basic hourly rate of &pound;12.38 per hourAfter 12 weeks, Overtime pay over 40 hours is paid at &pound;18.57 per hourLocation:&nbsp;Ipswich, Suffolk&nbsp;The role of a&nbsp;Customer Service Advisor&nbsp;is to be the first point of contact for the business, taking orders and dealing with queries whilst ensuring an outstanding experience for the customer.Working in a busy&nbsp;Contact Centre, you will join a vibrant team as they navigate their fast-paced horticultural season. &nbsp;The team are fully focused on delivering the highest level of customer service and every interaction is seen as an opportunity to shine.*This role is predominantly dealing with inbound contact. Whilst some soft selling will be expected, there is no cold calling involved.&nbsp;As a&nbsp;Customer Service Advisor&nbsp;your duties will include but will not be limited to:<ul>
<li>To handle inbound customer contact via telephone, email, and social media.</li><li>To process orders by post and telephone with accuracy and with attention to detail.</li><li>To deliver effective solutions to customer queries and concerns with a commitment to ownership.</li><li>Occasionally making outbound calls to customers with solutions to an earlier query.</li><li>Introduce customers to weekly special offers and activate discount options on orders.</li><li>Productivity expectation of 12+ customer calls to completion per hour.</li></ul>
Key for the role:<ul>
<li>Grade C or above in Maths and English</li><li>Previous experience of Microsoft AX2012 (advantageous)</li><li>Previous Customer Service experience within a face-to-face or office environment (desirable)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)</li><li>Ability to objection handling and appease any complaints should they arise (desirable)</li><li>Work well under pressure (essential)</li><li>Flexibility to work in different areas of the department.</li></ul>
Full comprehensive training provided. An interest in gardening is not essential but would be an advantage.<ul>
<li>Free tea &amp; coffee (Bring your own mug)</li><li>Generous staff discount available</li><li>Site also has on-site canteen, a large car park, local amenities and accessible via public transport</li><li>Work from home is not available within this role</li></ul>
To apply for this&nbsp;Customer Service Advisor position, send your updated CV to <a href="mailto:Norwich@gap-personnel.com">Norwich@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;or contact the team on&nbsp;01603 767617&nbsp;

Customer Service Advisor

&nbsp;Job Title: Hygiene Manager ( Night Shift )Location: Ledbury HR8Pay Rate: &pound;17.00 p/hContract: Temporary to Permanentgap-personnel are currently recruiting for a temp to perm role of Hygiene Manager, for one of the manufacturers of frozen fruits in Ledbury.We are seeking a&nbsp;Night Hygiene Manager&nbsp;to oversee and manage the hygiene operations. The successful candidate will lead a small team of hygiene operatives to ensure all cleaning processes are executed effectively and efficiently.Shift: Monday-Friday nights 10pm-5.30amHours: 35 hrs a weekKey Responsibilities:<ul>
<li class="xmsonormal">Manage and motivate a team of night hygiene operatives, ensuring adequate staff coverage and performance.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Provide training and development opportunities to the team to ensure high standards of work.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Develop and implement cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including BRCGS standards, HACCP, and COSHH.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Perform regular audits and inspections to verify cleaning processes meet internal and external standards.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Liaise with other departments, including Quality Assurance and Production, to address hygiene-related issues promptly.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Monitor cleaning equipment and chemical supplies, ensuring they are used correctly and maintained.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Identify and implement improvements in cleaning processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Maintain accurate records of hygiene activities, including daily cleaning logs, inspection reports, and audit results.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Ensure all hygiene activities are conducted safely, adhering to health and safety policies.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Provide training and guidance on the correct use of cleaning chemicals and PPE.</li></ul>
Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul>
<li class="xmsonormal">Proven experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Strong knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP, COSHH).</li><li class="xmsonormal">Experience in managing and developing a team.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li class="xmsonormal">Relevant qualifications in food safety or hygiene (e.g., Level 3/4 Food Safety, IOSH, or NEBOSH) (Desirable)</li><li class="xmsonormal">Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement techniques. (Desirable)</li></ul>
Pay Rate: &pound;17.00 p/hContract: Temporary to PermanentWhat We Offer<ul>
<li class="xmsonormal">Competitive salary.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li class="xmsonormal">A dynamic and supportive work environment.</li><li class="xmsonormal">Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>
Inductions will be held on site in line with their health and safety policies.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.Call the office on 01452 302852 and ask for Ineta will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Hygiene Manager

&nbsp;Job Title: Hygiene Operative ( Night Shift )Location: Ledbury HR8Pay Rate: &pound;14.50 p/hContract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities after 12 weeksgap personnel, acting as an employment business, are partnering with Newberry International based in Ledbury (HR8).You will be responsible for ensuring that the machinery and factory areas are cleaned to a high standard in line with the cleaning schedule.&nbsp; You will be responsible for promoting food safety and good manufacturing practices.Main Duties as a Hygiene Operative :<ul>
<li>To carry out scheduled hygiene work and complete the relevant records.</li><li>To have a full understanding of the cleaning systems, schedules, and procedures throughout the factory.</li><li>Ensuring waste is disposed of correctly</li><li>Be familiar with the safe preparation and handling of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants used in conjunction with hygiene duties.</li><li>To immediately report all potential hygiene and health &amp; safety hazards and/or unsafe working practices to the management</li><li>Monitoring hygiene department making sure good practices and hygiene standards are followed</li><li>Any other duties that may reasonably regarded within the nature of the duties and responsibilities</li></ul>
Working hours:<ul>
<li>Monday &ndash; Friday&nbsp;10pm-5.30am , 35 hours a week paid</li></ul>
Hourly Pay Rates<ul>
<li>Nights&nbsp; &pound;14.50 p/h</li></ul>
Experiance:<ul>
<li>Previous experience within a hygiene role within a food manufacturing business.</li></ul>
Inductions will be held on site in line with their health and safety policies.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.&nbsp; Call the office on 01452 302852 oand ask for Ineta, will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Hygiene Operative

Job Title: Hygiene Team Leader ( Night Shift )Location: Ledbury HR8Pay Rate: &pound;15.25 p/hContract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities after 12 weeksgap personnel, acting as an employment business, are partnering with Newberry International based in Ledbury (HR8).You will be responsible for ensuring that the machinery and factory areas are cleaned to a high standard in line with the cleaning schedule. You will be part of the team, but also act as a team leader to ensure that all tasks are completed, signed off and that any issues are communicated and followed up with the technical department. You will be responsible for promoting food safety and good manufacturing practices.Main Duties as a Hygiene Team Leader :<ul>
<li>To carry out scheduled hygiene work and complete the relevant records.</li><li>To have a full understanding of the cleaning systems, schedules, and procedures throughout the factory.</li><li>Work with the technical team to ensure all activities comply with GMP and quality procedures.</li><li>To carry out instructions as given by management.</li><li>Be familiar with the safe preparation and handling of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants used in conjunction with hygiene duties.</li><li>To immediately report all potential hygiene and health &amp; safety hazards and/or unsafe working practices to the management</li><li>Organizing daily ATP and signing off equipment back to production&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<li>Train staff to company and BRC standards&nbsp;</li><li>Establish appropriate training material and conduct training for hygiene topics, eg SOP&rsquo;s</li><li>Leading and monitoring hygiene department making sure good practices and hygiene standards are followed</li><li>Organize stock control</li></ul>
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<li>Any other duties that may reasonably regarded within the nature of the duties and responsibilities</li></ul>
Working hours:<ul>
<li>Monday &ndash; Friday&nbsp;10pm-5.30am , paid for 35 hours a week</li></ul>
Hourly Pay Rates<ul>
<li>Nights&nbsp; &pound;15.25 p/h</li></ul>
Experiance:<ul>
<li>Previous experience within a hygiene role within a food manufacturing business.</li></ul>
Qualification:<ul>
<li>Minimum Lev 2 Food Safety&nbsp;</li></ul>
Inductions will be held on site in line with their health and safety policies.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Call the office on 01452 302852 and ask for Ineta and the team will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Hygiene Team Leader

&nbsp;TIG WelderLocation:&nbsp;YeovilJob Type: Full-time Temp to PermHours:&nbsp;07:45am-16:45pm Monday-Thursday 07:45am-13:30pm Friday&nbsp;An established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join its production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality welded components to precise specifications, working with a range of materials in a safety-focused, fast-paced environment.&nbsp;<h3 data-start="600" data-end="628">Key Responsibilities</h3>
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Carry out TIG welding on components to engineering drawings and specifications</li><li data-start="716" data-end="794">
Work with materials such as stainless steel, aluminium,&nbsp;and mild steel</li><li data-start="716" data-end="794">
Ensure all welds meet required quality, strength, and finish standards</li><li data-start="874" data-end="939">
Read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols</li><li data-start="940" data-end="1002">
Set up, adjust, and maintain welding equipment as required</li><li data-start="1003" data-end="1077">
Conduct visual inspections of completed welds and identify any defects and carry out weld repairs.&nbsp;</li><li data-start="1078" data-end="1161">
Follow health &amp; safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised workspace</li><li data-start="1162" data-end="1233">
Collaborate with fabrication and production teams to meet deadlines</li><li data-start="1234" data-end="1294">
Assist with rework or corrective actions where necessary</li><li data-start="1295" data-end="1357">
Adhere to company quality systems and production processes</li></ul>
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Proven experience as a TIG Welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment</li><li>Air tools and visual inspection experience</li><li data-start="1478" data-end="1533">
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings</li><li data-start="1534" data-end="1590">
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality</li><li data-start="1591" data-end="1670">
Good time management and ability to work independently or as part of a team</li><li data-start="1671" data-end="1715">
Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious</li></ul>
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WEEKEND and &nbsp;WEEKDAY DEEP CLEANERS NEEDED &ndash; YEOVIL HOSPITAL&nbsp;Somerset NHS | temporary Ongoing Work | Immediate StartWe&rsquo;re looking for reliable Deep Cleaners to join the team at Yeovil Hospital.&nbsp;Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm OR Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hours: 10am -6pm&nbsp;Pay Rates:&nbsp;Monday - Friday: &pound;12.21/hrSaturday: &pound;17.22/hrSunday: &pound;22.34/hr&nbsp;What&rsquo;s involved?You&rsquo;ll be carrying out deep cleans on hospital wards (no patients present), including:✔ Bathrooms and toilets✔ Under beds✔ General ward areasMust be available to work Monday - Friday or Saturday and Sunday&nbsp;Ideal for those looking to top up income &ndash; this can be done alongside another job as long as you&rsquo;re available for the full weekend.Location: Yeovil HospitalStart: Ongoing &ndash; get started quickly!Will need to undergo a standard DBS Check&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Forklift DriverLocation: AmmanfordPay: &pound;12.71 per hourOvertime: Paid after 8 hours per dayHours: Monday&ndash;Friday, 10am&ndash;7pmContract: Temp to PermAbout the RoleA busy warehouse operation in Ammanford is looking for an experienced and reliable Forklift Driver to support daily warehouse activities. This role is ideal for someone confident operating FLT equipment, comfortable in a fast‑paced environment, and committed to maintaining high safety standards.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Operating forklifts safely and efficiently</li><li>Loading, unloading, and moving stock across the warehouse</li><li>Supporting goods‑in and goods‑out processes</li><li>Maintaining accurate stock movement and following site procedures</li><li>Ensuring work areas remain clean, tidy, and hazard‑free</li><li>Assisting the warehouse team with general duties when required</li></ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach)</li><li>Previous warehouse experience</li><li>Strong awareness of health &amp; safety</li><li>Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li></ul>
What We Offer<ul>
<li>&pound;12.71 per hour</li><li>Overtime paid after 8 hours per day</li><li>Monday&ndash;Friday daytime shift pattern</li><li>Long‑term opportunity with temp‑to‑perm potential</li><li>Supportive team environment</li></ul>

Forklift Driver

Industrial Cleaner &ndash; Laminator Room (Manufacturing Environment)Hours: 7:00am &ndash; 3:30pmMonday to FridayPay Rate: &pound;12.21 per hourLocation: AmmanfordAbout the RoleThis position supports a large laminator room within a busy manufacturing site. You&rsquo;ll play a key part in maintaining hygiene, safety, and operational standards across the production area.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Maintaining high hygiene standards across the laminator room</li><li>Sweeping, hoovering, and general floor cleaning</li><li>Cleaning and restocking toilets and welfare areas</li><li>Removing debris and waste build-up from the laminator</li><li>Safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals</li><li>Following site cleaning schedules and hygiene procedures</li><li>Wearing and maintaining correct PPE at all times</li><li>Supporting the wider team with any additional cleaning tasks as required</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul>
<li>Experience in industrial or manufacturing cleaning (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Comfortable working around machinery and in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently</li><li>Understanding of chemical safety and PPE requirements</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>Monday&ndash;Friday daytime hours</li><li>Long-term, stable opportunity</li><li>Supportive team and full training provided</li></ul>

Industrial Cleaner

In busy industrial environments, productivity is everything. So when it dips, or <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/battling-attrition-how-to-keep-your-workforce-engaged-during-peak/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">turnover</a> creeps up, it&rsquo;s hard to miss. And the question on everyone&rsquo;s mind is usually the same: what&rsquo;s actually causing it?
We see it all too often, recruitment agencies or businesses focus on filling shifts quickly rather than matching people to the reality of the role. When that happens, the impact is felt on the shop floor, where small delays stack up and momentum is ultimately lost. Yikes.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">The trouble with "that'll do" staffing (spoiler: it rarely&nbsp;does)</h2>
Industrial roles aren&rsquo;t interchangeable, even if they look similar on paper. Pace, physical demands, working conditions, and repetition &ndash; they all play a part, and not everyone responds to those pressures in the same way.
Choosing whoever is available, instead of who is right, rarely goes well onsite. The result? High turnover and low productivity &ndash; we&rsquo;ll lay off on the &ldquo;I told you so&rdquo; moments whilst you try not facepalm too hard.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Where speed thrills, but understanding kills... turnover</h2>
This is where a recruitment agency that truly understands client needs makes all the difference. By taking the time to learn how an operation works, what each role demands, and who is most likely to succeed, the right candidates are placed faster, perform better, and stick around longer.
Knowing your operation and the role like the back of their hand means your recruitment partner can put the right person in the right place &ndash; and that person hits the ground running from day one. Fewer leavers, faster output. In short, a win-win all round.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">What gap personnel does differently</h2>
At gap personnel, recruitment starts with listening. As a specialist recruitment agency focused on industrial recruitment, we invest time in understanding tempo, pressure, and culture before putting candidates forward.
Once we&rsquo;ve got a handle on what makes your operation tick, robust candidate screening ensures suitability always beats speed. That&rsquo;s how we deliver skilled temporary staff and remain a recruitment agency that truly delivers quality candidates, not just the &ldquo;bums on seats&rdquo; approach that so many agencies rely on.
But we can only do so much on our own. The best candidates want more than a job &ndash; they want a quality placement with a quality employer. That&rsquo;s why we work with you to make sure people want to work for you, whether it&rsquo;s highlighting perks, showcasing growth opportunities, or simply telling your story. The goal? Making your business a place people are excited to join.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">A workforce that works, for results that count</h2>
When the right recruitment partner is doing the right things, the results aren&rsquo;t necessarily dramatic. But they are noticeable. People settle in quicker. Teams don&rsquo;t feeling like they&rsquo;re constantly starting over. Managers stop spinning plates and can get back to running the operation.
This is where a tailored recruitment process earns its keep. Not by sending volume for the sake of it, but by supplying people who actually fit the role and the pace of work. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re trusted as a staffing partner for industrial operations across the UK. When quality comes first, productivity tends to follow without being forced.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">It just... works (and that's no accident)</h2>
Recruitment shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a revolving door. A recruitment agency that invests time to understand your culture and expectations creates something far more useful than a quick fix &ndash; it creates stability. And we think that just works far better than any quick fix or rushed hire.
Are you ready for a partnership that just works? <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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Quality hires beat quick fixes every time

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There&rsquo;s a moment in every busy operation &ndash; usually somewhere between the second peak of the week and the next curveball &ndash; when the chaos begins to creep in. The kind of creeping where supervisors start wearing that glazed-over look and workers are rapidly trying to figure out who to ask, where to go, and why everything is running on more guesswork than planning.
And sure, any agency can send bodies to fill gaps in the workforce. But not every agency can stand with them while they do. That takes <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">onsite recruitment support</a> &ndash; occasionally seen as a &lsquo;nice-to-have&rsquo;, but more often that not, absolutely essential.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because &lsquo;checking in&rsquo; isn&rsquo;t the same as being present</h2>
Industrial sector businesses don&rsquo;t need distance with their staffing partner, especially when volumes are high. When an agency manages things from miles away, cracks start to show: think unfilled shifts, inconsistent training, clunky <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">communication</a>, and temps wandering around unsure of who&rsquo;s actually running the show. The account management team ends up spinning too many plates, operational flow stutters, and the whole environment feels more reactive than proactive.
It&rsquo;s not that your supplier isn&rsquo;t trying &ndash; it&rsquo;s that remote support simply can&rsquo;t keep pace with a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Without someone in the thick of it, the workforce feels disconnected, you feel under-supported, and the operation feels like it&rsquo;s permanently on the back foot.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Out of sight, out of mind? Not on our watch </h2>
This is where gap personnel take a very different route. We don&rsquo;t just drop by once in a blue moon &ndash; we&rsquo;re practically permanent residents (in fact, some of our onsite teams could definitely claim squatter&rsquo;s rights). Instead of waving from afar, we put real people where they can make real impact. Temps know exactly who to turn to, account managers stop drowning in admin, and the whole workforce settles faster, which means they&rsquo;re more productive for your site.
Because we&rsquo;re genuinely embedded in your business, we can deliver comprehensive induction and training onsite, giving every new starter the structure and confidence they need from day one. And with us on the shop floor, it&rsquo;s easy to keep you updated on legislation and industry updates as they happen &ndash; no delay, no disconnect.
But the real win? Seamless integration. We pick up the rhythm of your operation, join your planning conversations, and keep proactive communication flowing long before problems have room to spiral. Over time, we operate as a genuine extension of your business, building the kind of honest and transparent relationship that high-volume operations rely on.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Support that delivers where it matters most</h2>
When recruitment support steps inside the building &ndash; like, literally inside &ndash; everything changes. The workforce stabilises. The communication improves. The training levels out. Account managers get time back. Temps feel looked after. And the general atmosphere shifts from &lsquo;survival mode&rsquo; to &lsquo;nailed it&rsquo;.
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">It doesn&rsquo;t happen by chance. It happens because onsite support brings consistency, clarity, and care to an environment that moves quickly and demands even quicker decisions. And when your recruitment partner is as committed, connected, and present as the rest of your operation? Well, that&rsquo;s when #ItJustWorks.
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If you&rsquo;re managing ongoing or seasonal high-volume hiring and want a recruitment partner who understands your operation from the inside out, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">speak to our on-site recruitment specialists today.</a>
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High-volume hiring works best when your partner’s in the building

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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.

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<div class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body">What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:</div>
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">The Range has grown enormously since it’s inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of their retail concept, and they want to invest in their staff and make the future extraordinary.</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.</li>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse Associates</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Shift Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Front Line Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Goods in/out team</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse / MHE team</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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<h6>Get in touch</h6><ul><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><li>Drop us your vacancy needs and we&rsquo;ll give you a call back, or head over to our contact page and get in touch with your local team today.</li></ul>

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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