Apprentice Administrator 
National Living Wage 
Monday &ndash; Friday / General Office Hours 
Wrexham 
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Our client based in Wrexham is looking for an Apprentice Administrator to join their team on a full-time basis.&nbsp; Our client is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join them by supporting essential day-to-day administrative and office support to ensure the smooth running of the team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and confident managing a wide variety of administrative tasks.
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Performance Objectives
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide day-to-day administrative support across the department.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage incoming emails, phone calls, and general enquiries, ensuring timely responses and escalation where required.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain electronic and paper filing systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and ease of retrieval.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Act as a point of contact for office-related queries.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide basic administrative support to office processes such as onboarding documentation and maintaining records.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Update internal databases, logs, and trackers to ensure accurate information is maintained.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements at all times.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assist colleagues and managers with administrative elements of ongoing projects.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare documentation, track progress, and help coordinate small tasks to keep projects on schedule.
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Person Specification
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a part-time schedule.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good written and verbal communication skills.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in a administrative or office support role.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work independently and use initiative.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with document management systems or workflow tools.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Personal attributes; reliable, flexible and can maintain confidentiality.
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To apply please send your CV to <a href="mailto:rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com">rebecca.brown@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp; 
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gap personnel group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best&nbsp;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.
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Apprentice Administrator 

Technical Director &ndash; Precision Engineering &amp; CNC ManufacturingLocation: Devon Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceAre you an accomplished CNC and manufacturing engineering professional ready to take the technical lead within an ambitious precision engineering business?We are recruiting an experienced Technical Director to lead the continued development of our client&rsquo;s engineering, CNC machining, CAD/CAM and manufacturing capabilities.This is a senior, highly influential position combining strategic leadership with practical, hands-on engineering. You will help shape the future technical direction of the business while remaining close to the shop floor&mdash;solving complex machining challenges, improving manufacturing performance and developing a highly capable engineering team.The opportunityAs Technical Director, you will become the senior technical authority across the business. You will take ownership of engineering standards, CNC programming, CAD/CAM development, manufacturing methods and technical improvement.Working closely with the Managing Director, production teams, customers and suppliers, you will ensure engineering solutions are technically robust, repeatable and commercially viable.This position would suit someone who has progressed through a practical CNC machining or manufacturing engineering background into technical leadership but still enjoys getting involved in complex programming and machining challenges.Key responsibilities<ul>
<li>Provide technical leadership across engineering and manufacturing.</li><li>Lead the development of the company&rsquo;s CNC machining and CAD/CAM capabilities.</li><li>Produce, review and optimise complex CNC programs.</li><li>Support programming across Heidenhain, Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.</li><li>Develop machining strategies for complex components, including 3-, 4- and 5-axis work.</li><li>Improve cycle times, machine utilisation, tool life and surface finish.</li><li>Troubleshoot CNC programs and manufacturing issues directly at the machine when required.</li><li>Develop tooling, workholding, datum and machining strategies.</li><li>Lead root-cause investigations into quality, process and production issues.</li><li>Oversee the technical aspects of new product introduction.</li><li>Review customer drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.</li><li>Assess the manufacturability and commercial viability of new work.</li><li>Support the introduction of new machinery, tooling and manufacturing technology.</li><li>Reduce scrap, rework and non-value-added activity.</li><li>Establish consistent programming and manufacturing standards.</li><li>Identify commercially justified opportunities for automation.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop engineers and CNC programming personnel.</li><li>Act as a senior technical contact for customers and suppliers.</li><li>Provide technical input into quotations and new business opportunities.</li></ul>
What we&rsquo;re looking forYou will need:<ul>
<li>Significant experience within CNC machining and manufacturing engineering.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM software&mdash;Edgecam experience would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong hands-on CNC programming experience.</li><li>Proven knowledge of Heidenhain, Fanuc and Mazatrol controls.</li><li>A strong understanding of CNC milling and multi-axis machining.</li><li>Experience interpreting complex engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.</li><li>Knowledge of GD&amp;T, engineering tolerances and precision measurement.</li><li>Excellent understanding of tooling, workholding, cutting strategies, feeds and speeds.</li><li>The ability to solve challenging machining, programming and manufacturing problems.</li><li>Experience taking technical projects from initial concept through to production.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of manufacturing costs.</li><li>Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing technical teams.</li></ul>
Desirable experienceExperience in any of the following would be beneficial:<ul>
<li>CMM programming or inspection.</li><li>4- and 5-axis machining.</li><li>Complex or high-value components.</li><li>CNC macro programming.</li><li>CAM simulation and program verification.</li><li>Machine tool commissioning and installation.</li><li>Automation or robotic machining.</li><li>Statistical process control and process capability.</li><li>Precision engineering or subcontract manufacturing.</li><li>A formal engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree.</li></ul>
Equivalent practical experience and a strong record of technical achievement will be equally valued.About youYou will be technically authoritative but approachable, with the ability to operate at both a strategic and highly detailed level.You will be:<ul>
<li>Practical, visible and comfortable working on the shop floor.</li><li>Naturally inquisitive and interested in manufacturing technology.</li><li>Commercially focused and improvement-driven.</li><li>A confident and methodical problem-solver.</li><li>Comfortable challenging existing processes constructively.</li><li>Able to make sound technical decisions under pressure.</li><li>An engaging leader who develops and motivates others.</li></ul>
Why consider this opportunity?This is a genuine opportunity to influence the future technical capability of a well-established engineering business. You will have the authority to improve systems, introduce new technology, develop engineering talent and deliver measurable improvements across productivity, quality and cost.If you are ready to combine your CNC and manufacturing expertise with senior technical leadership, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Technical Director 

Location:&nbsp;Bristol, BS30 Job Role: Food Production Operative Hours: Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.00pm Salary: &pound;12.71 per hour Role Type: Temporary to permanentgap personnel Bristol are acting as an employment business and currently looking for X4 Food Production Operative to join our client in Bristol, BS30. As a Food Production Operative you will join a team where you will become a key and valued member providing support to production operations.Job Responsibilities:<ul class="text">
<li>Help to make and pack the product, which could include preparing and making the product</li><li>Using cutting and mixing equipment</li><li>Packing products into boxes</li><li>Quality check of the orders</li></ul>
About you:<ul class="text">
<li>Basic English is essential</li><li>Previous experience of working within a production line environment is advantage</li><li>Demonstrate practical skills</li><li>Good numeracy and literacy skills</li><li>Work under pressure and to deadlines</li><li>Work as part of a team and also independently</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul class="text">
<li>On site, free car park</li><li>Accessible by public transport</li><li>On site kitchen facilities</li></ul>
If you are interested, please get in touch on 0117 911 7111 or click APPLY now!

Food Production Operative

Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for Production Operatives for a company based in Knowsley.
The position is ongoing with a possibility of going into a permanent contract for suitable candidates.
The client is a leading producer of dairy products.
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Shifts available:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Days 6am &ndash; 6pm
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nights 6pm &ndash; 6am
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Rate of pay:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &pound;12.71 ph
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full 12 hours paid per shift (including break)
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Interested candidates can send their CV to <a href="mailto:liverpool@gap-personnel.com">liverpool@gap-personnel.com</a>
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Gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.

Production Operative SK

Gap Personnel are currently recruiting for a&nbsp;Warehouse Operative to join a busy warehouse operation based in Blackburn.
This is a physically demanding role involving the loading and unloading of products, moving stock throughout the warehouse using a pump truck, and supporting the smooth running of warehouse operations.
Location: Blackburn Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently</li>
<li>Moving products throughout the warehouse using a pump truck</li>
<li>Storing stock in designated locations</li>
<li>Assisting with goods-in and goods-out activities</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment</li>
<li>Following all health and safety procedures</li>
<li>General warehouse duties as required</li>
</ul>
<h3>Candidate Requirements:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Previous warehouse experience preferred</li>
<li>Experience using a pump truck is advantageous</li>
<li>Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting</li>
<li>Reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping</li>
<li>Able to work effectively as part of a team</li>
<li>Strong work ethic and positive attitude</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Immediate starts available</li>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>Ongoing work</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li>
</ul>
To apply, please send your CV to blackburn@gap-personnel.com or call 01254 915000 for more information.
Gap Personnel Group is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, based solely on suitability for the job.

Warehouse Operative

Job title 
Warehouse Team Leader (permanent)
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Gap Personnel are currently recruiting for experienced Team leaders on behalf of our well-known food manufacturing client, if you have picking and packing experience and are flexible, we want to hear from you!
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Location 
&nbsp;Warrington
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Skills
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Able to work in cold temperatures
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Handheld scanning experience 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Able to manual handle
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Able to work as part of a team 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Able to commit to shifts 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hands on 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; working with Transport on loading plans and deadlines with multi temp vehicles 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tracked KPI`s
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Shifts
12pm-10pm (Any 4 shifts out of 7)
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Nights (Any 4 shifts out of 7)
10pm-6am&nbsp;
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Duties
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Picking and packing produce 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Handheld scanning items to put in trays 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dual role, manual handling 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decanting, putting frozen produce into trays and onto the lines 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wrapping pallets
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keeping area tidy, brushing up
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring all products are picked and packed to highest standard 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loading/unloading deliveries
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keeping track of KPIs 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liaising with warehouse shift managers and transport
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Pay rates
&pound;33k per annum
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Ready to join? If so apply now and we will be in contact for the induction process.
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*Other information includes
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gap Personnel Hi viz provided
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Locker provided
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Canteen, coffee machines available 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No jewellery aloud on shopfloor, included nails, eyelashes.
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Team Leader

Finance ManagerExeter | &pound;46,000 - &pound;50,000 DOE | Full-Time | PermanentAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and expanding group of businesses based in the South West.Our client is looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, driving process improvements, and delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple companies. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with Directors, helping to shape and strengthen the finance function as the business continues to grow.The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or Senior Accounts Manager looking to join a business where they can genuinely make a difference.The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, delivering insightful management information, and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Manage the finance function across multiple group companies.</li><li>Produce accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.</li><li>Take ownership of the Xero Fixed Asset Register, including asset additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation.</li><li>Prepare VAT returns and ensure financial compliance.</li><li>Manage purchase ledger processes, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.</li><li>Complete bank, loan, HP agreement, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and internal controls.</li><li>Work closely with Directors, providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.</li></ul>
About YouOur client is seeking a proactive finance professional with the confidence to challenge existing processes and implement improvements.You will have:<ul>
<li>Advanced practical experience using Xero.</li><li>Proven experience managing the Xero Fixed Asset Register.</li><li>Strong management accounts experience.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing VAT returns.</li><li>Previous experience working across multiple companies or business units.</li><li>Strong Excel skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to communicate financial information clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul>
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, transport, logistics or other asset-intensive industries would be highly advantageous but is not essential.What's on Offer<ul>
<li>&pound;46,000 - &pound;50,000 depending on experience</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right individual.</li><li>Opportunity to join a successful and growing group of businesses.</li><li>Genuine autonomy with the ability to influence the finance function.</li><li>Long-term career progression within an ambitious organisation.</li></ul>
Apply NowIf you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next challenge and have strong practical Xero experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Finance Manager 

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<div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIBhAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIBhAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><br data-sfc-root="ep" data-sfc-pl="|||[]" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">We are currently looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Production Operative / Sewing Machinist for our Client based in Manchester, M16.</div>
<div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIBhAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIBhAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in creating high-quality items, this role is a fantastic opportunity for you.</div>
<div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIBxAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">You will be involved in the full end-to-end production process, ensuring our products meet the high standards our customers expect.</div>
<div class="n6owBd awi2gc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIBxAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">&nbsp;</div>
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<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Operating pre-programmed Brother sewing machines to assist in sock manufacturing.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Finishing production pieces with accuracy and a keen eye for detail.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Quality checking finished items to ensure they meet specification standards.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Neatly packing completed orders into boxes, ready for dispatch.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAF" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace.</li>
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<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICxAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong class="rQesXe MPyX" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Previous sewing experience is essential (experience with industrial or pre-programmed machines like Brother is a major advantage).</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICxAC" data-sae="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Excellent attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICxAD" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a small team.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICxAE" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with routine production tasks.</li>
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Production Operative / Sewing Machinist

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
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Over the past 11 months, we&rsquo;ve unpacked the everyday pressure points that shape how a temporary labour setup performs under demand. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing problems. The quieter ones that gradually make life harder than it needs to be.
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<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/all-sparkle-no-substance-what-happens-when-compliance-takes-a-back-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compliance</a> and auditing. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/peak-season-staffing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peak season planning</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onsite support</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candidate quality</a> and productivity. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/working-side-by-side-but-still-worlds-apart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operational integration</a>. The delicate art of getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
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Every industrial operation deals with these pressure points in some form. In fact, most site managers could probably name the lot without much prompting. And individually, none of them feel like a dealbreaker. But over time, the pattern becomes harder to ignore.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">The common thread</h3>
When one area struggles, the impact tends to spread. Agency reliability affects planning. Compliance underpins transparent pricing. And supplier communication influences everything from responsiveness to how smoothly a workforce transfer lands.
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The common denominator? Friction in the supply model &ndash; because when processes, people, and planning aren&rsquo;t aligned, problems don&rsquo;t stay contained. They ripple across entire teams. Supervisors end up rearranging shifts. Managers find themselves chasing updates. Someone fills gaps that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the first place.
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In other words, the work doesn&rsquo;t disappear. It just lands somewhere else.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">What it looks like when it just&nbsp;works</h3>
Remove unnecessary friction on-site, and the impact can range from subtle to immediately obvious. Leaders spend their time running the operation, not constantly managing what goes wrong. Teams move between tasks without hesitation. Shifts start on time, information flows as it should, and small issues are dealt with before they have a chance to grow.
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Priorities still change and plans still need flexing as the day unfolds. But there&rsquo;s less to correct, less to chase, and far fewer shortfalls that need addressing at short notice.
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The day feels more predictable. People know what&rsquo;s expected of them. The workforce supports delivery rather than creating extra work around it. And the site settles into a rhythm where things run as they should. Not because the work is any simpler, but because the structure behind it is doing its job properly.
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Smooth operations don&rsquo;t happen by chance. They come from a workforce model that&rsquo;s designed to absorb the pressures, support the team, and keep the day on track &ndash; no unnecessary chasing, no gaps left unfilled. That&rsquo;s not just a campaign idea. It&rsquo;s part of how we do things, every day, for every client.
If any of this has felt familiar over the past year, it might be worth a conversation - <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch</a> to see how we can help.
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With gap personnel&nbsp;#ItJustWorks.

When it just works

There&rsquo;s a particular kind of stress that only exists on a busy site. Everything is technically covered, there are names on the rota, the shifts are filled. And on paper, it totally works. Huzzah!
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And yet...
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Production is waiting on warehouse, warehouse is waiting on MHE &ndash; and FLT drivers? Well, they&rsquo;re on a different schedule entirely. And that&rsquo;s not to mention short-term projects which appear when you least expect them. Next thing you know someone calls in sick and suddenly the whole thing feels more fragile than it should.
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But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it&rsquo;s not a <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/managing-summer-no-shows-in-industrial-workforce/">staffing shortage</a>. It&rsquo;s a versatility problem.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</h3>
Most agency suppliers are good at something. Assembly lines? Sorted. Picker packers? No problem. Forklift drivers? You got it. But breadth is where it starts to wobble. Sites don&rsquo;t operate in neat silos &ndash; departments overlap, workloads vary, and demand spikes.
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If your supplier can only really do one or two things well, you end up handling the gaps yourself. Coordinating between departments, plugging holes, and asking someone to fill a role that requires a bit of know-how. Before you know it, the operation slows, production stalls, distribution waits, and managers spend more time moving people around than actually managing.
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You&rsquo;re not just juggling headcount &ndash; you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/">juggling capability</a>. And that&rsquo;s where the stress really sits.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</h3>
You don&rsquo;t need more bodies. You need the right mix of skills, available at the right time, without having to chase, check, and double-check on the daily. Because a genuinely versatile workforce doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident &ndash; it comes from a supplier who can recruit across departments and place people where their skills can be used when requirements fluctuate. Cross-skilled staff who can move between manufacturing and warehouse as needed. FLT drivers who understand the entire process, not just their machine. New starters trained with flexibility in mind, not pigeonholed into one role.
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A team built for versatility removes friction, protects productivity when something inevitably shifts &ndash; because something always shifts &ndash; and stops site managers from feeling like air traffic controllers.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">What we actually do differently</h3>
We don&rsquo;t just fill bookings. We look at your operation as a whole, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/">recruiting across departments</a> and building a labour pool that can pivot between them. Our focus is on building a supply model that accounts for the reality of your site, not the neat version on an org chart.
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We&rsquo;re also a dab hand at supporting cross-skilling and upskilling so your contingent workforce isn&rsquo;t static. We look at where agility adds value and build that into our model from day one. The result is simple: you&rsquo;ve got coverage across the board, and a team that can move where demand requires it.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
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If managing workforce gaps feels harder than it should, let&rsquo;s change that. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch</a> today.

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

You&rsquo;ve got the right people.
The right skills.
Even the right schedule.
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And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
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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.
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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.
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Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
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<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.
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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.
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<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.
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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.

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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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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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<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>
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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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