Job Role&nbsp;&ndash; Nisbets PPT DriverLocation&nbsp;- Avonmouth, BS11Working Hours&nbsp;- Sunday to Thursday, 9pm-5:45amPay Rate&nbsp;- &pound;15.87Job Type&nbsp;- Temp to Permgap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for 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 class="text">
<li>Successfully Loading and unloading of containers</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 despatch.</li></ul>
About you:<ul class="text">
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse</li><li>Ability to work to delivery despatch timescales.</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li><li>Reach Forklift license (desirable)</li><li>VNA Forklift licence (desirable)</li><li>PPT (necessary)</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul class="text">
<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</li></ul>
If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.To APPLY click the link and upload your CV or Paul 07483 087018 or Thomas 07849 633674

Warehouse Operative

We are currently recruiting for a <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Warehouse Operations Supervisor for our client in Heywood.
Working hours are 9am till 6pm Monday till Friday - flexibility required for occasional weekend working
Pay: &pound;13.50 per hour
The role is temp to perm after 12 weeks. We are seeking a proactive and organised Assistant Operations&nbsp;Supervisor to support the&nbsp;day to day running of our ShipBob fulfilment operations. The successful candidate will help&nbsp;coordinate warehouse activities, ensure orders are processed accurately and on time, and&nbsp;support team performance across inbound, outbound, i nventory control, and value added&nbsp;services. This role is key to maintaining service levels, operational efficiency, and a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities &bull; Support the daily coordination of warehouse operations including goods receipt, picking, packing, batching, labelling, and dispatch. &bull; Monitor order flow and workload to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met. &bull; Assist with allocating labour and resources based on daily volumes and priorities. &bull; Support supervisors and team leaders to achieve productivity, quality, and safety targets. &bull; Help prioritise urgent or time sensitive orders and resolve operational issues. &bull; Liaise with inventory control and quality teams to address discrepancies, exceptions, and on hold items. &bull; MonitorMonitor performance metrics and escalate risks to service levels where required.performance metrics and escalate risks to service levels where required. &bull; Participate in shift briefings, handovers, and operational reviews.Participate in shift briefings, handovers, and operational reviews. &bull; Support onboarding, training, and development of warehouse staff.Support onboarding, training, and development of warehouse staff. &bull; Ensure compliance with health and safety proceduEnsure compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies.res and company policies. &bull; Maintain accurate operational records using warehouse management systems and Maintain accurate operational records using warehouse management systems and reporting tools.reporting tools. &bull; Assist in preparing daily reports and planning for upcoming workloads.Assist in preparing daily reports and planning for upcoming workloads. &bull; Promote good housekeeping standards and a positive team culturePromote good housekeeping standards and a positive team culture Requirements &bull; Experience in a warehouse, fulfilment, or logistics environment (supervisory Experience in a warehouse, fulfilment, or logistics environment (supervisory experience preferred).experience preferred). &bull; Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. &bull; Good understanding of warehouse processes, inventory control, anGood understanding of warehouse processes, inventory control, and order d order fulfilment.fulfilment. &bull; Ability to analyse performance data and make informed decisions.Ability to analyse performance data and make informed decisions. &bull; Effective communication and leadership skills.Effective communication and leadership skills. &bull; Ability to work under pressure in a fastAbility to work under pressure in a fast--paced environment.paced environment. &bull; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems (WMS).(WMS). &bull; Commitment to health and safety standards.Commitment to health and safety standards. &bull; Flexibility to work shifts as required.Flexibility to work shifts as required. &bull; Forklift licence (desirable but not essential).Forklift licence (desirable but not essential).
Gap personnel is acting as an employment business.Gap personnel 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 Privac

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Hygiene Operative &ndash; Chicken Factory (Nights)
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📍 Location: Eye IP23 (Suffolk) 💷 Pay Rate: &pound;15.35 per hour + &pound;1.00 attendance bonus 🕒 Shift Pattern: Rotating &ndash; 4 nights per week, every 3rd week you will be required to work Sunday 🕘 Working Hours: 21:40 &ndash; 07:40 (standard shift between Mon to Fri), Saturday and Sunday: 18:40-06:40 📅 Start Date: Immediate 📄 Positions Available: 5 📈 Contract Type: Temp to Perm Opportunity
&nbsp;
We are hiring Hygiene Operatives to join a busy chicken processing factory on a night shift. No previous experience or chemical training is required &ndash; full training will be provided on site.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Deep cleaning of factory production areas, machinery, and equipment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Safe use of industrial cleaning products (training provided)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Following food hygiene, health &amp; safety, and company procedures</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Working as part of a team to ensure high cleanliness standards are met</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">No experience needed &ndash; training provided</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Own transport</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Comfortable working night shifts</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good attention to detail and willingness to learn</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Reliable and punctual</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to work a 4-day rotating pattern, with an additional Sunday shift every 3rd week</li>
</ul>
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What We Offer:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">&pound;15.35 per hour pay rate (+ &pound;1.00 attendance bonus)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">4-night week&nbsp;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Every 3rd week you will be required to work on Sunday</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Full on-the-job training including safe chemical use</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Temp to perm opportunity for long-term employment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Immediate start available</li>
</ul>
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APPLY TODAY &ndash; No experience required. Just bring a great attitude and a willingness to work &ndash; and you can start right away!
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For more details, please contact Anca on 07824513326 or Angela/Ciprian/Edi on 07557008831, or send your CV to <a href="mailto:CCFFPonsite@gap-personnel.com">CCFFPonsite@gap-personnel.com</a>

Hygiene Operative

Site Manager &ndash; Day Shift with Full FlexibilityLocation: TelfordSalary: &pound;65,000 (Open for the right candidate)Job Type: Full-timeGap Personnel are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturer based in Telford, for the position of Site&nbsp;Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy manufacturing site, ensuring all functions run smoothly and meet business objectives. With flexibility in working hours and a competitive salary, this is a key role in driving operational excellence.Primary Function as a Site Manager:As the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the manufacturing site. This involves overseeing production, quality, maintenance, and logistics operations while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and people development objectives are met.As a visible and hands-on leader, you'll foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork, maintaining high morale and operational discipline.Duties &amp; Responsibilities as a Site Manager:<ul>
<li>Oversee and coordinate all daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and QSE, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.</li><li>Provide visible and hands-on leadership, promoting a culture of safety and engagement on the shop floor.</li><li>Lead daily performance by communicating effectively, recognising achievements, and taking corrective actions where needed.</li><li>Ensure operational efficiency, safety, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, product quality, cost control, and inventory management.</li><li>Align site operations with the broader manufacturing strategy, focusing on business priorities, customer requirements, and continuous improvement goals.</li><li>Drive quality and productivity improvements using data analytics and digital tools.</li><li>Manage staffing, training, and career development to create a motivated, capable workforce.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to optimise production planning, secure raw materials, and minimize downtime.</li><li>Negotiate supplier contracts to ensure cost, quality, and reliability standards are met.</li><li>Foster positive relationships within the local community, unions, and government agencies.</li><li>Report on site performance and improvement initiatives to senior management.</li><li>Undertake additional responsibilities to support the plant&rsquo;s efficiency, profitability, and long-term goals.</li></ul>
Education &amp; Experience as a Site Manager:<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar operational leadership role, preferably in the plastics, masterbatch, or chemical industries.</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Attributes as a Site Manager:<ul>
<li>Strong leadership and people management skills.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Proven track record of driving change and performance improvement.</li><li>Knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Ability to negotiate supplier contracts effectively.</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.</li><li>Customer-focused with a high sense of ownership and accountability.</li><li>Knowledge of plastics and masterbatch is an advantage.</li><li>Fluent in English.</li></ul>
How to Apply as Site Manager:<ul>
<li>This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and growing business. To apply, please send your CV to&nbsp;Tara.Oreilly@gap-personnel.com&nbsp;for a confidential discussion.</li></ul>

Site Manager

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are currently recruiting for 1 Quality Technician for an innovative packing company based in Nantwich, Cheshire.
Role: Quality Technician
Job term: Permanent Position
Location: Nantwich, Cheshire
Working hours : 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm
Annually Salary : &pound;30k-&pound;34k (based on experience)
Job description:&nbsp;
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Implementation of food safety and GMP standards and procedures.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ensuring that the standards laid down in the QMS are being adhered to.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Start-up and routine quality surveillance within a food production/ packing environment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Routine product sampling and on-site analysis (e.g. pH, viscosity, organoleptic)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collecting microbiological samples, water samples, environmental swabs and hand swabs as required. &ndash; Sample submission to the testing laboratory.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Undertaking internal audits focusing on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Fabrication, Hygiene and Personal Hygiene, and ensuring suitable corrective actions are taken and satisfactorily closed out.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Raising non-conformities, Quality incidents and taking suitable and appropriate corrective actions.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Investigating consumer/ customer complaints and involvement in root cause analysis and preventative actions</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Part of the HACCP Team</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Able to create and deliver training and development material to personnel across the company regarding the QMS.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">To provide assistance in the resolution of customer complaints as required.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Covering colleagues for holidays and/or busy periods</li>
</ul>
Required Experience and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Previous experience in a quality role in a food manufacturing environment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Can-do attitude, enthusiastic and ability to encourage the others and work as a team player</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Be self-motivated and proactive</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Organised and ability to multitask.</li>
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
</ul>
If this role is of interest, then please send a copy of your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:crewe@gap-personnel.com">crewe@gap-personnel.com</a> or call 01270 581888

Quality Technician

Gap Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with long standing client in their search for Warehouse Operatives located in a busy distribution centre located in Wrexham. This is a permanent position. 
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THE ROLE
Duties include:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Order Picking.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scanning of goods.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manually Loading and Unloading of wagons.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring the warehouse is kept clean and tidy.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sorting out cages.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Completion of goods received notes using a computer system.
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Requirements:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Previous warehouse experience is desired but not required. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use basic computer systems.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands on skills.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Willingness to learn. 
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Hours of work &amp; Pay rate: 
Monday to Friday 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm ROTATING 
&pound;12.71 per hour&nbsp;
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gap personnel are an employment agency and are working on behalf of their client. For more information or to arrange an interview in your local area please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com">gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

Warehouse Operator

Site Engineering LeadPaignton &pound;48,000-&pound;55,000 Full Time | PermanentThe OpportunityOur client is looking to appoint a hands-on Site Engineering Lead to manage all engineering and maintenance activity across their manufacturing site.Reporting to the Site Director, this role will lead the engineering team, drive machinery reliability, improve site performance, and ensure compliance across all engineering operations.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Lead day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations.</li><li>Manage and develop the engineering team.</li><li>Deliver planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance.</li><li>Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage contractors, spares, and engineering budgets.</li><li>Ensure all work is recorded through PIRANA CMMS.</li><li>Maintain Health &amp; Safety, Food Safety, and GMP standards.</li><li>Support audits, statutory checks, and site compliance.</li><li>Work closely with Production and Technical teams to resolve issues quickly.</li></ul>
Candidate Profile<ul>
<li>Electrically biased or multi-skilled engineer.</li><li>Recognised engineering qualification (City &amp; Guilds / NVQ / BTEC / Apprenticeship).</li><li>Previous leadership experience within manufacturing.</li><li>Strong fault-finding and maintenance background.</li><li>FMCG / food manufacturing experience preferred.</li><li>Strong communication and team management skills.</li><li>CMMS experience preferred.</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li><li>Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Career progression</li><li>Stable growing business</li></ul>
ApplyFor more information or a confidential discussion, apply today with your CV.

Site Engineering Lead

We are looking for 2 production operative/packing operatives to join one of our client located in Burnley to help support with their fastgrowing business.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
You will be packing products off a number of high-speed machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as well as ensuring regular visual quality checks are undertaken.
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&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The successful candidate will be responsible but not limited for the following tasks daily
&nbsp;
Packing and sorting products
Checking of product prior to packaging
Palletising
Line feeding&nbsp;
Machine operating&nbsp;
Cleaning
&nbsp;
Must have previous production experience, great attention to details, be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work to achieve hourly targets
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&nbsp;
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Contract: Temporary to permanent
&nbsp;
Shift: Monday -Thursday 07:00am-17:30pm, with additional Friday 07:00am-15:30pm
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Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour&nbsp;
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If you are interested, please give us a call on 01254915000 and send your CV to blackburn@gap-personnel.com

Production operative/Packing operatives

You&rsquo;ve got the right people.
The right skills.
Even the right schedule.
&nbsp;
And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
&nbsp;
Shifts are covered and the work gets done, but the rhythm is out of sync. Temps look like extras in a film they didn&rsquo;t audition for, permanent staff spend half their day <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">translating</a>, the other half compensating, and managers find themselves patching cracks instead of repairing foundations.
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It&rsquo;s quiet, it&rsquo;s subtle, and it&rsquo;s exhausting. Welcome to the operational gap (and no, we&rsquo;re not in any way referring to ourselves).
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Close, but not exactly aligned</h3>
Temporary and permanent staff should work as one team. In practice, they often operate on parallel tracks &ndash; heading in the same ballpark direction, but probably following different maps.
&nbsp;
Differences in onboarding, standards, and expectations create subtle divides. Temps can feel like they&rsquo;re there to help, not there to stay, whilst permanent staff end up picking up the invisible load. Over time, the result is minor inefficiencies that quietly stack up. By the time they show up in numbers, they&rsquo;re already embedded in the culture. Output slows, engagement dips, turnover &ndash; you guessed it &ndash; creeps up.
&nbsp;
Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Keeping everyone on the same page</h3>
<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integration</a> doesn&rsquo;t happen because people share a workspace. It happens when expectations, communication, and objectives are aligned &ndash; and someone is taking responsibility to keep it on track.
&nbsp;
When everyone is following the same playbook, small problems get nipped in the bud before they have a chance to grow. Accountability becomes shared, segregation becomes a thing of the past, and teams start working with the operation, not alongside it. And management can get back to focusing on their actual jobs instead of fretting about a &ldquo;them&rdquo; and &ldquo;us&rdquo; culture on the shopfloor.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Beyond filling shifts</h3>
Prepared candidates are just the start. The part so many agencies forget? Integration &ndash; and it&rsquo;s what separates a workforce that functions from one that genuinely performs. Because even the best onboarding won&rsquo;t help if temps are left to fend for themselves.
&nbsp;
At gap personnel, integration isn&rsquo;t an afterthought. We make sure temporary staff are part of the team from day one. They follow the same processes and understand the operation as a whole. And where possible, they&rsquo;ll join the same briefings too. It means everyone hits the ground running, working together as one seamless unit.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Invisible stress, visible results</h3>
Operational stress rarely announces itself. It arrives as minor delays, repeated questions, or teams that seem to be working - just not quite together.
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With proper integration, no one notices. Temporary and permanent staff work productively side by side, standards stay solid, and retention holds steady. The operation just hums along, quietly and efficiently &ndash; exactly as it should.
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At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
#ItJustWorks.
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Ready to bring your workforce together? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch</a> and let&rsquo;s make it happen.

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

Ever watched a perfectly timed factory shift get thrown off by a single <a title="reliable staffing" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/reliability-that-matches-your-peaks-troughs-and-skill-needs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unprepared temp?</a> It's the industrial equivalent of watching a conga line hit a wall &ndash; awkward, off-kilter, and everything grinds to a halt. We&rsquo;ve watched it unfold from afar time and time again: the confused arrivals, the last-minute PPE panic, the induction &ldquo;oops&rdquo; moments. And trust us, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be that way.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Chaos included</h3>
Picture this: PPE missing, induction that covers everything but the actual role, and a temp doing their best to make sense of it all. It might seem like a small blip, but busy operations rarely have the bandwidth for uncertainty. Machines sit idle, materials don&rsquo;t flow, and your experienced team suddenly spends the first hour getting someone up to speed instead of getting stuck into their job.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Prep like a pro</h3>
<a title="quality hires" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Temps turning up ready</a> shouldn&rsquo;t be optional &ndash; it should be a given. And it&rsquo;s not like you are asking for too much. Let&rsquo;s face it, all you really want for your temporary workforce is clear instructions, a relevant induction, and the right PPE. Not exactly rocket science. Think of it as setting someone up for success from day one, instead of dropping them in at the deep end and hoping for the best. Agency partners who ignore this risk more than confusion and delays &ndash; they could also see productivity dip and good temps walking away before they&rsquo;ve even hit their stride.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Hit the ground running</h3>
At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just send bodies through the door. We send temps who are ready for the shift, not learning it on the go. Whether that means attending an induction with us, or turning up fully prepped for yours, we keep confusion and chaos off the floor.
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The result? Temps who step in confidently, get straight to work, and keep production humming. In fact, many of the people we place go on to stay far beyond their initial placement, becoming valued permanent members of our clients&rsquo; teams. With us there is no firefighting. No hand-holding. Just people who are ready to work &ndash; with bonus points if they stay for the long haul.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Happy teams, happy machines</h3>
When temps arrive ready, everyone wins. Machines hum, schedules stay on track, and your team can focus on their real jobs instead of playing tour guide. At gap personnel, &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t a checkbox &ndash; it&rsquo;s a promise. And honestly? #ItJustWorks.
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Ready for temps who arrive prepared, confident, and ready to work? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch with our team today.</a>
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When winging it with temps just doesn’t fly

In the industrial sector, change is constant. But when that change comes in the form of a workforce transfer, it represents operational risk. The real challenge often isn&rsquo;t finding temporary staff &ndash; it&rsquo;s making sure they stick around during transitions, where even small disruptions can ripple quickly through team stability, affecting productivity and morale. In this month&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks, we&rsquo;re taking a look at workforce transfers and how a bit of forward planning can stop the chaos before it starts.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Workforce transfers gone wrong</h2>
When agencies change, whether it&rsquo;s a shift to a master vendor or a full workforce transfer to a new provider, it&rsquo;s rarely just a uniform swap. We&rsquo;ve heard it all &ndash; contract confusion, emails landing in the wrong inbox, and nobody seeming to know who&rsquo;s running the show. And once that uncertainty creeps in, it spreads fast. Left to chance, a handover that should be smooth sailing can quickly turn into a game of whack-a-mole, with a side of absenteeism and low engagement.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">A little planning goes a long way</h2>
A successful workforce transfer is about far more than a quick switch of agency partners. Getting ahead of the game isn&rsquo;t just good practice; it&rsquo;s essential for keeping operations on track, protecting productivity, and making sure everyone knows what&rsquo;s happening well before the changeover. Being upfront with staff removes guesswork early, helping teams stay focused and keeping day-to-day output steady.
And yes, the paperwork side matters too. Proper attention to TUPE and employment rules keeps everyone out of hot water long after the transfer is complete. Get it right, and your temporary staff stay happy, operations keep moving smoothly, and the potential for panic doesn&rsquo;t even get a look in &ndash; supporting retention, compliance, and long-term stability in the process.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Making transfers work for you</h2>
At gap personnel, we stay close to the operation during transfers, supporting staff on the ground and checking in regularly so clients always have a clear view of how things are progressing. We focus on what matters to people on the front line, clarifying next steps and taking a consultative approach by holding regular conversations with workers so they feel supported, not passed along, and understand exactly what to expect.
Supported by our dedicated HR and compliance specialists throughout, our hands-on approach combined with in-depth knowledge of the industrial sector ensures the right processes are in place, paperwork is handled properly, and nothing is left to chance. The result? A seamless handover, minimal disruption to exiting colleagues, and teams working together effectively from day one.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Preparation that pays off - every time</h2>
Workforce transfers don&rsquo;t have to be a headache. With the right preparation, clear communication, and a supportive mindset, temporary staff stay happy, day-to-day performance continues without interruption, and everyone knows where they stand. It&rsquo;s far easier to prevent problems than tackle them as they come &ndash; which is exactly why, with gap personnel, #ItJustWorks.
Planning a workforce transfer? We&rsquo;d be happy to help. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch with our team to find out more.</a>
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 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

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<h2>Sounds like a good fit for you - but what else is on offer ?</h2>
Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Heavily subsidised on-site canteen</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Free on-site gyms</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">The Range shop discounts</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Bus service including smaller towns &amp; villages, plus free on - site parking&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Uniform</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Cycle to work scheme &amp; more&nbsp;</li>
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<div class="description"><h2>What makes The Range a different kind of workplace?</h2>
<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;">Supervisors</li>
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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us.Did you know that happy employees stay in their job on average four times longer than unhappy employees? It’s why we work so hard to build a workplace that’s a supportive, fun place to grow.And not to blow our own trumpet but we really do look after our staff – so much so, that in 2024 we were officially acknowledged as a ‘World Class Company to Work For’ when we were awarded a best companies 3-star accreditation, achieved through "outstanding" commitment to workplace engagement.We look for team members who embody our core values; innovative - Consultative, Accountable, Real and Ethical. Sound like you? Then check out our current vacancies. And if there’s nothing that tickles your fancy right now please don’t hesitate to get in touch about future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5>Get in touch with the team who are most local to you; either give them a call or drop your message in the get in touch form.

It's pretty tricky to talk about who we are without sounding like it’s all about us – it's not, but we understand why you might want to know a bit more about us when deciding if we’re the right fit for your business.So, if it's a quick intro you're after have a little watch of the video below to find out how a small start-up in North Wales grew to be one of the largest industrial recruitment businesses in the UK with the financial backing that comes with being part of R Capital's strategic portfolio.

Operating from one of our many branches across England and Wales, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your recruitment needs.

This is our business mindset, constantly striving to redefine the standard of excellence in everything we do, always looking for opportunities for improvement across our core values.We operate in a manner where continuous 360 feedback is encouraged and proactively sought to enable us to identify areas where further development or improvement is required.

The best interests of all our people are at the heart of all we do; we’re not “yes” people, we want to offer our expertise, even if it means a difficult conversation. We always look to ensure that we fully identify the needs of our customers, operate our business in a manner which not only meets the needs of our customers, but, where possible, exceeds them.

We uphold a culture of responsibility, defining and agreeing expectations, and being held accountable against them. Delivering appropriate training to our teams meaning everyone at The Company understands how to do their job and always aim to do it right first time. 

We are not faceless; we’re people who work on a national basis across a range of sectors, all towards a common goal. Let’s have real conversations about needs and how we can help. Regularly review our service provision processes. Identify the potential for errors, review and seek countermeasures and implement improved processes and controls to eliminate them.

We offer peace of mind through ethical and compliant practices, for clients, candidates, and employees. Maintain a fair and creative work environment that respects and rewards new ideas, innovation and hard work. 

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h5>Vision</h5>To become the first-choice recruitment partner by developing a brand that our customers, candidates, and employees are proud to be associated with.

<h5>Mission</h5>Through real people providing real solutions, our customers and candidates experience a true recruitment partnership. As a national provider with local presence, we are proud to deliver ethical and flexible employment solutions, accredited training, and people development.

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If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the jobWhilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the futureBy applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our <a href="/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a>

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It’s right there in the job title, ‘Recruitment Consultant’. We want to understand exactly what you’re looking for in your next role; your salary expectations, where you can travel to, shift patterns that will work for you. Only by consulting with you can we find you a role that fits your wants and needs.

If we say we’ll do it, then we’ll do it. Got a query? If we don’t already have the answer we’ll find out and get back to you. Is something not quite working out with your job role? We want to know so we can try and resolve it.

We want to get to know you so we can support you personally. By being approachable and responsive we will build a real relationship with you so we can have open and honest conversations.

We have lots of compliance processes in place to safeguard the welfare of our workers, but more it’s more than that - we promise to always be totally transparent. You’ll know every detail of any placement on offer before you agree to it, and if it’s not for you there’ll be no pressure from us.

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We have lots of compliance processes in place to safeguard the welfare of our workers, but it’s more than that - we promise to always be totally transparent. You’ll know every detail of any placement on offer before you agree to it, and if it’s not for you there’ll be no pressure from us.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Want to know why jobseekers come back to us time and time again? It's because we care. We always ask our jobseekers and workers for feedback at every stage of their journey with us, and then we act upon it.We're 'people' people through and through, and we recognise that you are at the core of everything we do &ndash; it's embedded in our core values.

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<li>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>
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Need new industrial staff for your business?We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.With over 50 hubs across England and Wales made up of high-street branches and onsite managed services, we're confident we can source and hire the candidates you're looking for.Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

<div>Established in 1989, The Range has grown organically to become the UK's fastest-growing retailer, now with over 200 stores across the nation. Their commitment to quality is reflected in the diverse selection of over 140,000 products spanning 16 departments, from homewares and furniture to DIY and art supplies. gap personnel is proud to have been appointed as the exclusive supplier for The Range Stowmarket DC. We are currently managing the recruitment process for all roles at this location.</div>

<div class="description"><h2>Do you have high-volume temporary requirements?</h2>Onsite supply solution:<ul><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">Your dedicated contract management team will be based within your operation as an extension of your operational team.</li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They&rsquo;ll be right there to partner with you to target improvements across key areas like planning, fulfilment, pre-placement training, productivity, and compliance.</li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">But it&rsquo;s about so much more than operational delivery; candidate engagement at every stage of the journey is central to success. We&rsquo;ll work with you to increase candidate attraction and minimise worker attrition so you can benefit from the associated efficiency gains.</li></ul>Want to hear more about what our onsite team can do for you? We have a specialist high-volume implementation team ready to support a seamless, fully-risk-managed transition to our service &ndash; let&rsquo;s get the conversation started.</div>

Recruitment isn&rsquo;t without its challenges - compliance, audits, candidate quality, transparent pricing, clear communication, and reliable partnerships. At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just promise solutions, we deliver them. But don&rsquo;t take our word for it. Hear from businesses who&rsquo;ve trusted us to get it right, every time.

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