New opportunites available for our client in Doncaster, DN11 or DN4 for experienced FLT Reach Drivers. Genuine temp to perm opportunity after 12 weeks, with huge discounts on furniture and soft furnishings! We also welcome applicants with expired or in house certificates&nbsp;What is the role of an FLT Reach Driver?<ul class="text">
<li>General housekeeping duties around the warehouse &nbsp;</li><li>Picking items form large furniture to bedding using an Fork Lift Truck</li><li>Loading and unloading trailers</li><li>Moving stock around the warehouse</li></ul>
What would your shifts be as an&nbsp;FLT Reach Driver?<ul class="text">
<li>6am-2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm-6am&nbsp;</li></ul>
How much will you get paid as&nbsp;an FLT Reach Driver?<ul class="text">
<li>&pound;13.40 - &pound;14.90</li><li>&pound;20.10 - &pound;22.35 per hour overtime after 37.5 hours</li></ul>
How many roles available?<ul class="text">
<li>2 Vacancies Available</li></ul>
&nbsp;Benefits?<ul class="text">
<li>Clean working environment.</li><li>Fully furnished canteen</li><li>Open and friendly environment</li><li>Free onsite car parking&nbsp;</li><li>Good transport links</li><li>Temp to perm</li><li>Highly Discounted products.</li></ul>
&nbsp;When can you start?IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE - WEEKLY INDUCTIONSWho 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

Reach truck driver

We are currently recruiting for&nbsp;Administrator for our well-established Client based in Middleton, M24.
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Client is a leading manufacturer with locations across UK, USA, and Belgium.
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Main duties:
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<li>Ordering stationery and PPE</li>
<li>Answering the phones and directing calls</li>
<li>Responding to emails</li>
<li>Helping with processing payroll</li>
<li>Helping to resolve general admin queries</li>
<li>General department admin such as filing, updating quarantine logs, shredding</li>
</ul>
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Important criteria:
Strong admin skills
Quick learner
Previous experience working as an office Administrator
Polite engaging manner&nbsp;on the telephone
Good written English&nbsp;for sending emails
Preferably someone with payroll experience, ADP would be a benefit but not necessary.
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About the role:
Monday to Friday, office full time
Hours are 8:30am-5:00pm
30-minute break
37.5 hours/week
Salary between 28k-29k (&pound;14.36 to &pound;14.87/hour based on the 37.5 hours/week)
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Immediate start next week for the right candidates!
Temp to perm contract for the right candidate.
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Gap personnel is acting as an employment business.
Gap are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.

 Administrator

On behalf of our client in Doncaster, DN11 &amp; DN4 we are now recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join their growing team.Genuine Temp to Perm opportunity with amazing benefits for full time workers!What is the role of a Warehouse Operative?<ul class="text">
<li>Manual handling and lifting large furniture</li><li>General housekeeping duties around the warehouse &nbsp;</li><li>Picking items form large furniture to soft furnishings</li></ul>
What would your shifts be as a Warehouse Operative?&nbsp;Fixed shift either days, afternoons or Nights<ul class="text">
<li>6am - 2pm</li><li>2pm-10pm</li><li>10pm-6AM</li></ul>
How much will you get paid as a Warehouse Operative?<ul class="text">
<li>&pound;12.40-&pound;13.90 per hour</li><li>overtime after 37.5 hours &pound;18.60-&pound;20.85</li></ul>
&nbsp;Benefits?<ul class="text">
<li>Clean working environment.</li><li>Fully furnished canteen</li><li>Open and friendly environment</li><li>Free onsite car parking&nbsp;</li><li>Good transport links</li><li>Temp to perm</li><li>Highly Discounted products.</li></ul>
&nbsp;When can you start?IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE - WEEKLY INDUCTIONSGap Personnel are operating as an employment business for these roles

Warehouse Operative

Gap Personnel is recruiting for a mig welder in Hortonwood Area to start immediately. Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:45 Pay rate: &pound;14.90/hour Job description: working on the fabrication and assembly of the JCB chassis and ancillary components. The successful candidates will be responsible for the heavy industry type Fabrication &amp; welding of sub-assemblies and complete chassis assembly Experience required, ideally coded. If interested apply for the job, call 01952443750 or send your cv to Telford@gap-personnel.com

MIG Welder

Production Packers Temp to PermPaignton, Devongap personnel are recruiting for a number of Production Packers for a temporary to permanent vacancy based in Paignton, Devon.As a Production Packer you will be packing products off a high-speed machine in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as well as ensuring regular visual quality checks are undertaken. This location is accessible by a major local bus route.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be responsible for the following <ul>
<li>Packing products</li><li>Checking of product prior to packaging</li><li>Palletising</li><li>To keep the Shift Supervisor informed of any problems encountered with Production processes and/or equipment</li><li>To pack product in line with Company standards including BRC Global Standards for packaging</li><li>To ensure all product is labelled correctly</li></ul>
Requirements from candidate:<ul>
<li>Eye for detail</li><li>Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable, ideally within a faced paced environment in a Packing capacity</li><li>Strong communication</li><li>Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li><li>Able to operate in a sometimes-pressurised environment working to deadlines</li><li>Teamwork</li></ul>
Working Hours &amp; Pay Rates:<ul>
<li>Rotating shift (0600am &ndash; 1400pm &amp; 1400pm &ndash; 2200pm)</li><li>&pound;14.16ph</li></ul>
Successful candidates we 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.

Production Packer

Machine OperativePaignton, DevonTemp to Perm opportunitygap personnel Exeter are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator for a fast-paced manufacturing company based in Paignton.As a machine operator you will take full responsibility for the departments operating of its machinery correctly.As a Machine Operator you will be responsible for:<ul>
<li>Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency.</li><li>Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.</li><li>Loading materials into a pre-programmed machine</li><li>Unloading finished materials from machines and storing into correct locations</li><li>Maintain a clean and organised work area.</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul>
<li>Previous experience as a Machine Operative or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality</li></ul>
Working Hours &amp; Pay Rate:<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday, 0730am &ndash; 1630pm (early finish on a Friday)</li><li>Overtime paid after 38.5hrs</li><li>&pound;12.21ph</li></ul>
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 othersgap personnel is operating as an employment business.

Machine Operator

We are currently recruiting for&nbsp;Recycling Operatives&nbsp;for our Client based in&nbsp;Swinton, M27.&nbsp;
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Running granulator&nbsp;
Pot wash
Bagging flake&nbsp;
Other duties
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Requirements:
Previous experience working in recycling would be beneficial
Ability to heavy lift
Very good level of English
Counterbalance licence would be a benefit
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Shifts:
Days: 6:50am &ndash; 6:50pm, either Monday to Thursday or 4 on 4 off - at &pound;12.21/hour
or&nbsp;
Nights: 6:50pm - 6:50am nights Sunday to Friday - at &pound;14.01/hour
60 minutes paid break
Temp to perm for the right candidates
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Gap personnel is acting as an employment business.
Gap are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.
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 Recycling Operatives

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are recruiting for our client based in Shrewsbury for multiple Insurance Accounts Administrator (s) on a temporary to permanent basis.The perfect role for experienced an accounts administrator ready to hit the ground running.Hours:Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week)Salary&pound;15.11 per hour&nbsp;Description and key responsibilities as an Accounts Administrator:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Ensure accuracy of internal accounting records for insurers are kept up to date.</li><li>Reconcile the accounts from the monies being paid by the Insured and then settling the Insurers accounts/invoices on a monthly basis.</li><li>Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all accounting entries and the speedy resolution of any identified errors.</li><li>To contribute to the overall success of the company by ensuring that the working environment is kept functioning at a high standard within budget constraints.</li><li>Ensure all relevant business activities fully comply with FCA regulation and company&nbsp;procedures.&nbsp; Use checklists and support documentation as provided by the company to assist with demonstrating compliance.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of FCA rules and guidelines are kept up to date.</li><li>Full understanding of all company policies and procedures relating to role is maintained.</li><li>A thorough knowledge of the company&rsquo;s accounting systems and procedures.</li><li>A thorough understanding of book-keeping practices and of the banking process.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Qualifications and skills required as an Accounts Administrator:<ul>
<li>Previous experience within an accounts administration role</li><li>Knowledge in insurance accounts (desirable)</li><li>Accurate data input skills</li><li>SSP input knowledge</li><li>Acturist knowledge</li><li>Full knowledge of company operating systems linked to your role</li><li>MS word</li><li>MS Outlook</li><li>Excel</li></ul>
What we give you:<ul class="text">
<li>Continuous recruitment support</li><li>Guidance on CV and interview skills</li></ul>
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy as an Accounts Administrator please send your CV to Tara.Oreilly@gap-personnel.com.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 endeavour 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/privacy-policy/?iframe=true&amp;iframe=true">Privacy Policy</a>

Accounts Administrator

Welcome to your March edition of gap insight - your favourite recruitment newsletter! As March winds down, we&rsquo;re bidding farewell to Ramadan - Eid Mubarak for the coming weekend, to all who celebrate! Easter is still a few weeks away, so if you&rsquo;re sticking to your Lent sacrifices, stay strong. We&rsquo;re here to see you through the final stretch of the month with the latest from the employment, FMCG, manufacturing, warehousing, and waste and recycling sectors. So grab a brew and whatever Lent-friendly snack is getting you through, and let us regale you with the latest tales from the industry.
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<h3>In employment...</h3>
Big changes are coming to disability and sickness benefits, with the government aiming to get more people back into work. From cuts to the health top-up on Universal Credit for new claimants to a &pound;1bn investment in work programmes, the focus is shifting towards employment. By 2028, the work capability assessment will be scrapped, and jobseekers who&rsquo;ve paid in could get higher unemployment support. There&rsquo;s also a push for more face-to-face assessments and a &ldquo;right to try&rdquo; scheme, letting disabled people test working without risking their benefits. While ministers insist this will reduce long-term unemployment, charities warn it could push more people into poverty. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/18/key-changes-uk-benefits-cuts-disability-pip-labour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more here.</a>
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<h3>Latest employment data...</h3>
Estimates for payrolled employees increased by 9,000 ( 0.0% ) between December 2024 and January 2025 and rose by 44,000 (0.1%) between January 2024 and January 2025. The early estimate of payrolled employees for February 2025 increased by 21,000 (0.1%) on the month and increased by 66,000 (0.2% ) on the year to 30.4 million.
The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 75% in November 2024 to January 2025. This is above estimates of a year ago, and up in the latest quarter. The unemployment rate for those aged 16 years and over stood at 4.4% during the same period, an increase from a year earlier and the previous quarter. The UK Claimant Count for February 2025 increased on the month and is up on the year, at 1.775 million.
Economic inactivity among people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 21.5% in November 2024 to January 2025. Job vacancies in the UK in December 2024 to February 2025 was 816,000. Vacancies are broadly unchanged on the quarter (with early estimates suggesting a small increase of just 1,000) and are still above pre-coronavirus (COVID-19 ) pandemic levels.
Annual growth in employees' average regular earnings (excluding bonuses) was 5.9%, while total earnings (including bonuses) grew by 5.8% from November 2024 to January 2025. RTI pay data showed a similar growth rate compared to Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) including arrears. When adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH), real-term growth was 2.2% for regular pay and 2.1% for total pay during the same period. In January , 50,000 working days were lost to labour disputes.&nbsp;For more details,&nbsp;<a tabindex="-1" href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/latest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">read the full ONS labour market report.</a>
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<h3><img src="https://www.canva.com/design/DAFG8LmaX2E/HRg_f4Mcks9LMffJ1K3-Kw/view?utm_content=DAFG8LmaX2E&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=hc662d950f5" alt="">In FMCG...</h3>
Activia is stirring things up with new flavours and formats in its Kefir and Fibre ranges, all in the name of better gut health. The latest launches include a larger Activia Kefir Natural and a new Peach Passion flavour, now available at Tesco and Ocado. The Fibre range is also getting a boost with Activia Fibre Berries and Cereals, hitting Tesco shelves on 31st March. With demand for gut-friendly foods on the rise, Activia is making it easier (and tastier) to give your digestion a little&nbsp;culture. Read more about Activia&rsquo;s latest gut-friendly innovations and where to find them <a href="https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/activia-expands-kefir-and-fibre-ranges-with-new-flavours-and-formats/701965.article" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.&nbsp;</a>
Lipton Ice Tea sent fans into a frenzy this week after announcing it was axing its beloved Peach flavour - only to backtrack less than 24 hours later, calling it a premature April Fools&rsquo; joke. While it grabbed headlines, marketing experts are divided. Some say it was a savvy move that reignited interest in a classic drink, whilst others argue it risked alienating loyal customers by making them feel duped. Compared to Duolingo&rsquo;s recent viral mascot &lsquo;death,&rsquo; Lipton&rsquo;s stunt felt rushed and lacking in engagement, ultimately falling flat when it could have brewed up something bigger. Discover the full story behind Lipton&rsquo;s Peach flavour controversy and why experts are divided - read more <a href="https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2025/03/20/lipton-tea-refreshing-risky/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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<h3>In manufacturing...</h3>
Made in Britain has launched&nbsp;UnPacked, a new video series celebrating the leaders behind UK-made products - from tennis balls to tea towels. Hosted by journalist Matthew Stadlen, the series dives into the challenges and triumphs of British manufacturers, revealing what drives their success. With new episodes dropping weekly on the Made in Britain website, it&rsquo;s a must-watch for anyone passionate about UK industry. <a href="https://uk-manufacturing-online.co.uk/made-in-britain-shines-a-light-on-british-made-goods-in-new-campaign/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discover the stories behind UK-made products and the innovators driving British manufacturing in the new UnPacked series.</a>
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New British electric vehicle brand Perseus is making its debut with a premium compact SUV, set to launch in Europe by late 2027. Instead of building everything from scratch, they&rsquo;re teaming up with leading automotive manufacturers, an Italian design house, and a European contract manufacturer to speed things up. The SUV will run on a cutting-edge licensed EV platform, packed with AI tech, and sold directly to consumers. With a leadership team consisting of JLR, Lotus, and Bentley alum, as well as talent from INEOS Automotive, Perseus is aiming for high-end design and performance - without the luxury price tag. <a href="https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/all-new-premium-british-electric-vehicle-brand-perseus-launches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more here.</a>
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<h3>In warehousing...</h3>
LogiMAT 2025, one of the biggest trade shows for intralogistics and supply chain management, has revealed its best product winners, highlighting the latest game-changers in warehouse automation. This year&rsquo;s top innovations include KNAPP&rsquo;s AeroBot, a smart storage system where self-driving robots move in all directions to store and retrieve items quickly and efficiently. Also making waves is Kathrein Solutions' RFID Reader Gen4, which tracks pallets using radio signals instead of barcodes, instantly updating stock levels without the need for manual scanning. Rounding off the winners, PSI Software&rsquo;s PSIwms AI takes warehouse management to the next level by creating a virtual version of the warehouse to test and improve processes, reducing unnecessary movement and making operations much faster. Big wins for tech that make warehouses faster, smarter,&nbsp;and easier to run.<a href="https://warehousenews.co.uk/2025/03/best-product-award-presented-at-logimat-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Find out more about LogiMAT 2025&rsquo;s top innovations here.</a>
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<h3>In waste...</h3>
A new Biffa survey reveals that while 93% of manufacturers have or plan to implement a sustainability strategy, 99% say they need more support - especially with Simpler Recycling laws coming in March 2025. The biggest barrier? Cost, with nearly half saying tight budgets are holding them back. Biffa&rsquo;s latest whitepaper,&nbsp;What iff you could unlock value from manufacturing waste?, breaks down how to make sustainability pay. From smarter material choices to turning waste into a revenue stream, it&rsquo;s all about making green work&nbsp;for your business, not against it. From smarter material choices to turning waste into a revenue stream, it&rsquo;s all about making green work for your business, not against it.<a href="https://uk-manufacturing-online.co.uk/99-of-industrial-manufacturers-say-they-need-more-support-to-be-sustainable-finds-biffa-survey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Explore Biffa&rsquo;s findings and solutions here.</a>
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Work push or setback? The Government’s big benefits overhaul

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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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>

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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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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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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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