Manufacturing Project Lead &nbsp;&ndash; FMCG / Healthcare ManufacturingLocation: Crediton Contract: PermanentHere at gap personnel we are recruiting a Manufacturing Project Lead to support business change initiatives such as product launches, pack changes and process improvements across our clients manufacturing operation.Working alongside an experienced Engineering Project Manager, you&rsquo;ll lead cross-functional projects from concept through to launch. You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales &amp; Marketing, Finance, R&amp;D, Quality, Regulatory and Operations to deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.This is a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Project Lead with FMCG, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing experience who wants to grow their career in a fast-paced environment.What you&rsquo;ll do<ul>
<li>Lead end-to-end project delivery for product and packaging changes</li><li>Build and manage cross-functional project teams</li><li>Own project planning, timelines, costs and risks</li><li>Drive clear stakeholder communication and reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, health &amp; safety and company standards</li><li>Support factory trials, launches and implementation activities</li><li>Maintain project documentation, KPIs and lessons learned</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll bring<ul>
<li>Proven experience in leading projects within FMCG, pharma, healthcare, or similar manufacturing environments</li><li>Strong planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Confidence leading teams and holding stakeholders accountable</li><li>Excellent communication skills at all levels</li><li>A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability</li><li>Focus on cost, schedule, and quality delivery</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Ability to purchase additional holidays</li><li>24/7 mental health and GP hotline</li><li>Paid volunteering day</li></ul>

Manufacturing Project Lead

Junior Mechanical EngineerLocation: Cullompton Salary: &pound;32,000 &ndash; &pound;35,000We&rsquo;re recruiting for a growing engineering manufacturer who are looking to bring in a Junior Mechanical Engineer / Machine Build Engineer to support their factory build team.This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering career with strong mechanical skills and some electrical understanding, who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop within machine design and build.You&rsquo;ll be involved in the assembly, fitting, and commissioning of bespoke machinery, working closely with experienced engineers from concept through to completion.The role:<ul>
<li>Mechanical assembly and build of new machinery</li><li>Fitting components, pipework, guards, drives, and mechanisms</li><li>Assisting with basic electrical wiring, sensors, motors, and panels</li><li>Supporting machine testing and commissioning</li><li>Reading engineering drawings and build specs</li><li>Working alongside senior engineers to learn full machine build processes</li></ul>
We&rsquo;re looking for:<ul>
<li>Mechanical engineering background (apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC, or similar)</li><li>Some electrical awareness (not looking for a qualified electrician)</li><li>Experience or interest in machine build / assembly</li><li>Practical, hands-on approach</li><li>Keen to learn and progress</li><li>Reliable team player</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on offer:<ul>
<li>&pound;32&ndash;35k depending on experience</li><li>Factory-based role (no site travel)</li><li>Training and mentoring from experienced engineers</li><li>Long-term progression into senior build or commissioning roles</li><li>Stable position within a growing business</li></ul>
Perfect for someone stepping up from apprentice/junior level or moving from general mechanical fitting into machine build engineering.

Junior Mechanical Engineer 

<span style="font-family: Poppins; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Pay &amp; Hours of Work
<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #242c52; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Monday to Friday 8:30am-16:30pm
<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #242c52; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&pound;12.21 per hour
<span style="font-family: Poppins; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Supporting internal and external customers in utilising online databases.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Provide ongoing training and be confident in demonstrating online databases to external customers.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Be first point of contact for customers to discuss all logistical needs for the transportation of samples to the laboratory.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Be first point of contact for customers to discuss all container requirements and ensure these are delivered to customer site/office in a timely manner.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Helping to keep audit trails in relation to customer logistical requirements and communication records.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Providing technical assistance and support for internal and external customers and being proactive in dealing with queries of a technical nature.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Review and analyse client data to ensure core business objectives are being met.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Developing excellent working relationships with customers through the provision of high-quality proactive support.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #242c52; margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 21.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;">Ad-hoc duties when required.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<span style="font-family: Poppins; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Essential Skills
<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #242c52; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Able to work alone to own initiative
<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #242c52; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Strong PC skills
<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #242c52; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #242c52; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Previous Administrative experience

Logisitcs Administrator

Working as part of a small friendly team to ensure all waste and recycling services are undertaken in a way to segregate all waste streams to ensure they are disposed of correctly to avoid cross contamination and to maximise potential rebates for the company&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Operating recycling equipment machinery / balers etc</li><li>Rotating around different sites</li><li>Segregating waste to avoid contamination</li><li>Distribution, collection and emptying of bins from Operational areas</li><li>Keeping recycling area tidy</li><li>Reporting equipment faults and requesting supply orders</li><li>Managing waste / arranging collections</li><li>Maintaining tidy dedicated internal waste / recycling areas</li><li>When required, during periods of cover, driving a dedicated Luton van to distribute bins and materials between sites</li><li>Reporting incidents / breakdowns / hazards and near misses</li><li>Driving a counterbalance truck with rotator forks to carry bins and to load trailers with bales, and in accordance with a valid license</li><li>Encouraging good segregation behavior to drive recycling rates up, rebates up and general waste costs down</li><li>Providing absence cover to the rest of the team, which may be at other sites from time to time</li><li>Carrying out some warehouse cleaning, floor sweeping / scrubbing (when time allows)</li><li>Potentially some grounds maintenance cover (if willing and interested in this task)</li><li>In all aspects of the role, operating plant and equipment in accordance with a valid license, company safety procedures, legal requirements and training for that vehicle/equipment.</li></ul>
Capabilities<ul>
<li>Passion for the environment</li><li>Skills in operating baler equipment (full training will be provided)</li><li>Counterbalance truck Driver (full training will be provided)
Capabilities<ul>
<li>Passion for the environment</li><li>Skills in operating baler equipment (full training will be provided)</li><li>Counterbalance truck Driver (full training will be provided)</li></ul>
</li></ul>

Environmental Technician

We are on the lookout for an experienced warehouse operatives for one of our well established client in Chorley, Buckshaw Village.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Warehouse operative&rsquo;s role will include but won't be limited to general warehouse duties, order picking, scanning, packing, using PC and printing labels.
&nbsp;
Contract: Temporary to permanent
&nbsp;
Shift: 6am-2pm Monday to Friday&nbsp;
Pay Rate: &pound;12.77 per hour plus &pound;9.45 daily shift allowance
&nbsp;
This client also has many benefits to working including:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Subsidised canteen</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A great workplace culture, valuing all employees.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Upskilling opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Training &amp; Progression opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Interested? Call us on 01254915000 or send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a>

Warehouse operative

Customer Account Advisor&nbsp; 
Negotiable dependent on experience &nbsp;
Monday &ndash; Friday / General Office Hours 
Wrexham 
Our client based in the Wrexham area is currently looking for a Customer Service Advisor on a permanent basis to join their team.&nbsp; As Customer Account Advisor you will liaise with customers to resolve any complaints and disputes to find suitable solutions in a timely manner.&nbsp; This is 100% office based role. 
Performance Objectives
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dealing with a variety of initial queries, remaining customer focused to find the most suitable conclusion.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Having a calm, level-headed approach to problem solving with an ability to make decisions that reflect a well thought out process.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services to customers.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be confident in your ability to make decisions and provide an appropriate resolution to customer enquiries.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to manage a very busy workload through an internal CRM system.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Engage in contractual matters with exceptional negotiation skills for the retention of our valued customers.
Person Specification
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The successful candidate will have recent experience in a similar role.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability in finding solutions.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience of working in a fast-paced busy environment.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong negotiation, problem solving and diplomacy skills. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent communication, inter-personal and IT Skills are a must.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
&nbsp;
Benefits 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Company pension
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dress down Fridays 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commission 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Free parking
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20 days holiday plus bank holidays 
To apply please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to <a href="mailto:rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com">rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com</a> 
gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments 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. Whilst 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 future.
&nbsp;

Customer Account Advisor 

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 class="text">
<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 class="text">
<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 class="text">
<li>Monday&ndash;Friday daytime hours</li><li>Long-term, stable opportunity</li><li>Supportive team and full training provided</li></ul>

Industrial Cleaner

Gap Personnel are proud to be supporting our client in their search for an assembly operator to wok in their busy manufacturing enviornment in Wrexham.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
You will be responsible for the following :&nbsp;
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Soldering, cutting and measuring products.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Record all measurements and findings of quality checks and use software system to document readings</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Manage any stock previously made and quarantine and organize rework/scrapping process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Complete quality paperwork and documentation (both paper and computerized)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Carry out all critical quality checks for all running machines within the factory.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Working to SOPs.</li>
</ul>
Requirements :&nbsp;
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li>You must have a good background of working in manufacturing.</li>
<li>Soldering experience is desired but not required.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be able to complete paperwork accurately.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:00am-4:15pm.
Pay :
&pound;12.30 per hour
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and are supporting their Wrexham client with Assembly Operators
Please can you send your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

Assembly Operator

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>
&nbsp;

How not to lose your team (or your head) during a workforce transfer

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 necessarily 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 your 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 industrial recruitment agency focused on industrial recruitment, we invest time in understanding tempo, pressures, and culture before putting candidates forward.
Once we know what makes your operation tick, robust candidate screening ensures suitability always comes first &ndash; but we do it at scale. This means we can supply skilled temporary staff in the numbers you need, without ever resorting to a &ldquo;bums on seats&rdquo; approach.
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 feel like they&rsquo;re constantly starting over. Managers stop spinning plates and can get back to running the operation.
By delivering both volume and quality, tailored recruitment isn&rsquo;t just a process. It keeps your operation running smoothly and your teams performing at their best. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re trusted across the UK to provide industrial staffing that genuinely works.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">It just... works (and that's no accident)</h2>
Recruitment shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a compromise. A recruitment agency that invests time to understand your culture and expectations delivers something far more valuable than a quick fix &ndash; it creates a stable, skilled, and scalable workforce that keeps your operation running smoothly and your teams performing at their best. 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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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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<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:
<div>
<ul>
<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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<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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<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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