gap personnel operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for production operators to join their team on a temp-perm basis.
THE ROLE
We are currently supporting them in recruiting for a number of production operator and warehouse operatives to join their team. You will be packing products and ensuring regular visual quality checks are undertaken. Our client located just outside of Wrexham are dedicated to manufacturing great quality products for their customers.
Own Transport is required due to location
Duties:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable, ideally within a faced paced environment in a packing capacity.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to operate in a sometimes-pressurised environment working to deadlines</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">To ensure all product is labelled correctly</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensure that housekeeping standards are achieved and maintained at all times.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Always maintain effective and appropriate communication with your colleagues.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Comfortable with lifting a maximum of 25kg.</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is preferable, ideally within a faced paced environment in a Packing capacity</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience with manual handling.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong communication</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Dependable and have a reliable mode of transport to commute to work</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Teamwork</li>
</ul>
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4on 4off (2days/2nights)
Hourly Rate of pay &pound;13.00
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For more information or to arrange an interview in your local area please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com">gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

Production Operative 4on4off

Job Role: Lead Machine Operative&nbsp;Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;14.00 per hourLocation: LedburyContract:&nbsp;Temp to PermShift Pattern:Monday to Friday (Rotational)<ul>
<li>06:00 to 14:30</li><li>14:30 to 22:30</li></ul>
gap personnel&nbsp;are currently recruiting for&nbsp;Lead Machine Operative&nbsp;on behalf of one of the UK&rsquo;s leading manufacturers of frozen fruit products based in&nbsp;Ledbury.This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for a&nbsp;stable, long-term position&nbsp;with the potential to become&nbsp;permanent after 12 weeks, depending on performance.You will be responsible to operate production machinery safely and efficiently while providing technical support, coordination and guidance to colleagues on the line. The Lead Machine Operative is a recognised point of expertise for the machine/line and plays a key role in ensuring production runs smoothly, downtime is minimised, and quality and safety standards are consistently met.Please note: this role involves working in chilled environments (average temperature between 0&deg;C and 4&deg;C).<h3>Machine Operation &amp; Technical Expertise</h3>
<h3>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operate machinery in line with production requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met</h3>
<ul>
<li>Carry out all start-up, changeover, and shut-down checks in line with procedures</li><li>Act as the lead operator for the machine/line, ensuring best practice is followed at all times</li><li>Troubleshoot machine issues and support resolution of faults</li><li>Escalate persistent or complex issues to the Team Leader or Engineering</li></ul>
Line Coordination<ul>
<li>Support the smooth running of the line by guiding and coordinating activities of operatives</li><li>Ensure consistent product flow and minimise downtime</li><li>Identify and address issues such as material shortages, delays, or inefficiencies</li><li>Work closely with the Team Leader to maintain operational performance</li></ul>
Training &amp; Coaching<ul>
<li>Support the onboarding and training of new starters on the machine</li><li>Coach colleagues to ensure correct use of equipment, procedures, and standards</li><li>Reinforce expected behaviours in Health &amp; Safety, Food Safety, and quality</li><li>Act as a role model for good practice and performance</li></ul>
Quality &amp; Compliance<ul>
<li>Ensure all product checks, label verification, and documentation are completed accurately</li><li>Maintain adherence to SOPs, CCPs, and traceability requirements</li><li>Identify and escalate any quality or food safety risks immediately</li><li>Support audit-ready standards within the work area</li></ul>
Performance &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul>
<li>Monitor machine performance, including output, efficiency, and downtime</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce waste</li><li>Support implementation of process improvements</li><li>Provide feedback to the Team Leader on recurring issues or improvement opportunities</li></ul>
Health, Safety &amp; Hygiene<ul>
<li>Follow all Health &amp; Safety procedures and safe systems of work</li><li>Ensure correct use of PPE at all times</li><li>Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness</li><li>Challenge unsafe behaviours and escalate concerns where required</li></ul>
Ideal Candidate:Essential<ul>
<li>Good standard of basic education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths)</li><li>Demonstrable experience operating machinery within a production or manufacturing environment</li></ul>
Desirable<ul>
<li>Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to work towards)</li><li>Basic Health &amp; Safety training (e.g. Manual Handling, Working Safely)</li><li>Experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment</li><li>Experience providing training or guidance to others on the job</li><li>Basic understanding of machine maintenance or fault-finding</li><li>First Aid awareness (or willingness to undertake training)</li></ul>
Skills<ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong technical ability to operate and troubleshoot machinery</li><li>Good attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Effective problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to support and guide others on the line</li><li>Good communication skills</li></ul>
</ul>
Behavioural Attributes<ul>
<li>Takes ownership of own machine/area</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused</li><li>Works collaboratively with others</li><li>Maintains high standards of performance and compliance</li><li>Positive attitude and willingness to support team members</li></ul>
Essential<ul>
<li>Experience operating machinery in a production or manufacturing environment</li></ul>
Desirable<ul>
<li>Experience supporting or training others</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, shift-based environment</li><li>Basic understanding of machine fault-finding</li></ul>
Basic Hours &amp; Pay Rate:Monday to Friday (Rotational)<ul>
<li>06:00 to 14:00</li><li>14:00 to 22:30</li></ul>
&pound;14.00 per hour basic rate overtime would be applicable after completed 48 hoursThis is a great opportunity if you&rsquo;re looking for a stable role with the chance to transition to a permanent position after the initial 12-week period.Would you like to discuss any specific parts of the job or ask any questions?If you&rsquo;re looking for a steady role with great prospects,&nbsp;click &ldquo;Apply&rdquo;&nbsp;now to upload your CV.Call us on&nbsp;01452 302852, and ask for Ineta.

Lead Machine Operative

Junior Development Chef &ndash; &pound;35,000Role OverviewA well‑established food manufacturer is seeking a Junior Development Chef to join their product development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong kitchen experience who wants to step into a creative, innovation‑focused role.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>New product development &mdash; supporting senior chefs with recipe creation, flavour trials, and concept testing.</li><li>Sample preparation &mdash; producing test batches, adjusting seasoning, and ensuring consistency.</li><li>Quality assurance &mdash; maintaining high standards for taste, texture, and presentation.</li><li>Cross‑team collaboration &mdash; working closely with development, technical, and production teams.</li><li>Recipe documentation &mdash; assisting with spec sheets, recipe cards, and production notes.</li></ul>
Candidate Profile<ul>
<li>Background in a professional kitchen or food production environment</li><li>Passion for food innovation and hands‑on development work</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a creative approach</li><li>Confident communicator who enjoys teamwork</li><li>Ability to work in a fast‑paced development kitchen</li></ul>
Salary &amp; Benefits<ul>
<li>&pound;35,000 per year</li><li>Clear progression opportunities within a growing development team</li><li>Supportive environment with plenty of room to learn and experiment</li><li>Monday&ndash;Friday schedule with occasional flexibility for trials</li></ul>

Junior Development Chef

Food Production Manager&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;We&rsquo;re seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead end‑to‑end bakery manufacturing operations within a chilled pastry environment, overseeing a 2‑shift structure. This role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant production across multiple bakery areas, ensuring volume, quality, cost, and performance targets are consistently achieved.The remit covers four production lines, pastry production, cooking and meat preparation areas, ingredient storage, ovens, and baking operations. A strong focus on OEE, efficiency, yield, waste reduction, and GMP excellence is essential.Operational Leadership<ul class="text">
<li>Bakery operations management across pastry production, filling/cooking, meat prep, ingredient storage, baking, and four high‑volume lines</li><li>Set clear expectations and lead daily performance through Shift Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders</li><li>Deliver production plans safely, on time, and in full</li><li>Manage material flow into production, including meat prep and cook room areas</li><li>Ensure material areas remain on plan to prevent delays or shortages</li><li>Full oversight of seasoning area, ensuring adequate stock availability</li><li>Ownership of oven operations, focusing on product quality and baking profiles</li><li>Control labour planning, crewing, visio standards, and daily staffing</li><li>Monitor and accurately record agency usage, identifying cost‑saving opportunities</li><li>Work closely with Technical and QA teams to maintain GMP and compliance</li></ul>
Performance &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul class="text">
<li>OEE and efficiency improvement across all bakery areas</li><li>Reduce downtime and drive efficiency gains</li><li>Identify performance gaps and lead structured improvement initiatives</li><li>Use data to drive accountability, problem‑solving, and informed decision‑making</li><li>Champion continuous improvement methodologies to strengthen right‑first‑time performance</li><li>Manage Redzone and produce daily/weekly/monthly KPIs</li><li>Monitor production standards including line speeds, yields, and accuracy</li><li>Ensure all reported data is complete, accurate, and up to date</li></ul>
Quality, Food Safety &amp; GMP<ul class="text">
<li>Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards (BRCGS, HACCP, internal requirements)</li><li>Embed high GMP standards across all bakery areas</li><li>Work with Technical and Quality teams to resolve non‑conformances and support audits</li><li>Drive continuous quality improvement and maintain audit‑ready standards</li><li>Ensure products meet customer specifications and QAS requirements</li><li>Reduce waste caused by quality issues in partnership with Quality Manager</li><li>Escalate process, equipment, or material issues promptly</li><li>Maintain accurate records and report key food safety and quality metrics</li><li>Investigate product safety/quality issues and implement corrective actions</li></ul>
People Leadership &amp; Capability Development<ul class="text">
<li>Build a high‑performing leadership team through coaching, development, and performance management</li><li>Engage effectively with Team Leaders, Shift Managers, and key staff</li><li>Promote a strong safety‑first culture</li><li>Support succession planning and capability development</li><li>Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement</li><li>Manage all people processes including absence, discipline, grievances, and training needs</li><li>Oversee holiday planning to ensure adequate cover</li><li>Lead, coach, and motivate teams to achieve departmental goals</li><li>Provide guidance on HR policy and employee relations</li><li>Develop direct reports and address underperformance</li><li>Recognise achievements and encourage improvement</li><li>Create a proactive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued</li></ul>
Cost Control &amp; Resource Management<ul class="text">
<li>Manage production costs through effective control of labour, materials, waste, giveaway, and rework</li><li>Ensure efficient use of ingredients and raw materials</li><li>Support budget setting and deliver cost and efficiency targets</li></ul>
Cross‑Functional Collaboration<ul class="text">
<li>Work closely with Engineering to improve equipment reliability and line performance</li><li>Partner with NPD and Process teams on product launches and process changes</li><li>Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Technical teams to ensure operational alignment</li><li>Maintain strong links with QA and Technical teams on compliance and product quality</li></ul>
Customer Service<ul class="text">
<li>Ensure customer service levels are consistently met</li><li>Achieve ATP targets and take corrective action when required</li><li>Deliver shift production plans and communicate service issues promptly</li><li>Support actions to resolve customer complaints</li></ul>
Health &amp; Safety<ul class="text">
<li>Take full responsibility for site health and safety &mdash; the highest priority</li><li>Maintain compliance with all Health &amp; Safety policies and procedures</li><li>Investigate and report unsafe practices, taking immediate action to prevent recurrence</li><li>Ensure safe working practices for employees and contractors</li></ul>
Key Behaviours<ul class="text">
<li>Highly self‑motivated and able to lead by example</li><li>Professional, proactive work ethic</li><li>Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Resilient, tenacious, and calm under pressure</li><li>Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills</li><li>Clear, confident communicator at all levels</li><li>Quality‑driven mindset</li><li>Vigilant regarding Health &amp; Safety</li><li>Commercial awareness in a fast‑paced environment</li></ul>
Key Skills &amp; ExperienceEssential<ul class="text">
<li>Senior production management experience within chilled food manufacturing (ideally bakery/pastry)</li><li>Strong understanding of high‑volume, short‑shelf‑life environments</li><li>Proven track record improving OEE, efficiency, yield, and waste</li><li>In‑depth knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality systems</li><li>Strong leadership capability across multi‑area operations</li><li>Data‑driven mindset with strong problem‑solving skills</li></ul>
Desirable<ul class="text">
<li>Experience managing complex environments including cooking, baking, and raw meat handling</li><li>Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI frameworks</li><li>Experience supporting major audits and customer interactions</li></ul>
Key Objectives<ul class="text">
<li>Plan attainment: 95%+ across all shifts</li><li>OEE improvement: 70%+ pure OEE / 80%+ non‑pure OEE</li><li>Giveaway: below 3%</li><li>Pastry waste reduction</li><li>GMP improvement and reduction of non‑conformances</li><li>Production quality: right‑first‑time, zero defects</li></ul>

Food Production Manager 

<div class="description">Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for a Solderer for our client in Newport Shropshire. This is a role best suited to someone who has used soldering equipment previously. This role is temporary that could lead to permanent.</div>
<div class="description">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="description">Hours of work:&nbsp;</div>
<div class="description">Monday - Friday</div>
<div class="description">7.30am - 4:30pm&nbsp;</div>
<div class="description">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="description">Pay:</div>
<div class="description">&pound;12.71 per hour</div>
<div class="description">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="description">Duties and responsibilities as a Solderer:</div>
<ul>
<li data-start="210" data-end="298">
Perform hand soldering of electronic components
</li>
<li data-start="299" data-end="374">
Inspect and test completed assemblies to ensure quality standards are met
</li>
<li data-start="375" data-end="462">
Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions
</li>
<li data-start="463" data-end="535">
Use soldering irons, heat guns, and other tools safely and effectively
</li>
<li data-start="536" data-end="588">
Prepare and position components prior to soldering
</li>
<li data-start="589" data-end="664">
Identify and repair soldering defects
</li>
<li data-start="665" data-end="731">
Work with small parts with precision and attention to detail
</li>
<li data-start="732" data-end="776">
Maintain a clean and organised workstation
</li>
<li data-start="777" data-end="842">
Follow all health and safety regulations and company procedures
</li>
<li data-start="843" data-end="903">
Collaborate with the team to meet daily production targets
</li>
</ul>
<div class="description">
Qualifications &amp; Skills as a Solderer:
<ul class="text">
<li>Use of soldering equipment and hand tools</li>
<li>Working with electrical equipment</li>
<li>An eye for detail</li>
<li>High levels of written and spoken English</li>
<li>A positive attitude to work</li>
<li>Good Attendance &amp; a self starter</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="description">What we give you</div>
<ul class="text">
<li class="description">Great working environment</li>
<li class="description">Continuous work</li>
<li class="description">Genuine prospects of long term work based on site investment&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div class="description">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="description">If you wish to apply for the role as a Solderer please send your CV to telford@gap-personnel.com or get in touch with us on 01952 443750.</div>
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Solderer

Warehouse Operative &ndash; Nights Location: Clyst St Mary, EX5 Pay: &pound;13.75 per hour Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 20.00pm &ndash; 08.00amWe're looking for reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives to join a busy warehouse team based in Clyst St Mary, EX5.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced environment and is looking for consistent, full-time hours.What you'll be doing:<ul>
<li>Loading and unloading goods</li><li>Picking and packing orders</li><li>Moving stock around the warehouse</li><li>Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe</li><li>Carrying out general warehouse duties as required</li></ul>
What we're looking for:<ul>
<li>Able to carry out heavy lifting throughout the shift</li><li>A strong work ethic and a positive attitude</li><li>Reliable and punctual</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the early start time and limited public transport</li><li>Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential</li></ul>
What's on offer:<ul>
<li>&pound;13.75 per hour</li><li>Sunday to Thursday, 20.00pm &ndash; 0800am</li><li>Full-time, ongoing opportunity</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li></ul>
If you're ready to get started and think this role is right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Warehouse Operative 

Warehouse Operative &ndash; DaysLocation: Clyst St Mary, EX5 Pay: &pound;13.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am &ndash; 6:00pmWe're looking for reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives to join a busy warehouse team based in Clyst St Mary, EX5.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced environment and is looking for consistent, full-time hours.What you'll be doing:<ul>
<li>Loading and unloading goods</li><li>Picking and packing orders</li><li>Moving stock around the warehouse</li><li>Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe</li><li>Carrying out general warehouse duties as required</li></ul>
What we're looking for:<ul>
<li>Able to carry out heavy lifting throughout the shift</li><li>A strong work ethic and a positive attitude</li><li>Reliable and punctual</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the early start time and limited public transport</li><li>Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential</li></ul>
What's on offer:<ul>
<li>&pound;13.00 per hour</li><li>Monday to Friday &ndash; no weekend work</li><li>Full-time, ongoing opportunity</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li></ul>
If you're ready to get started and think this role is right for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Warehouse Operative

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for our client in Halesfield area, Telford.
Hours of work: &nbsp;6AM-6PM Continental shifts (4 on 4 off shift pattern)&nbsp;
Leading to a permanent job for the right candidate
The job: &middot; Working in a chilled environment picking and packing orders, sealing boxes, labelling, palletising ready for despatch &middot; &nbsp;Full training providing Ideally, previous picking experience ideally as extremely important that orders picked are correct.
What we want from you - &middot; A positive attitude to work, willing to work in a cold environment, Have a flexible approach to work and duties &middot; Happy to take on training to ensure you have the correct knowledge to do your job
What we give you - &middot;&nbsp; Great working environment &middot;&nbsp; Continuous regular work &middot; Genuine prospects of long term work based on site investment
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please email your CV to telford@gap-personnel.com alternatively, you can call our office on 01952443750 to speak to Patrycja or Richard who will be happy to help.

Despatch Operative

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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<h2>Sounds like a good fit for you - but what else is on offer ?</h2>
Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Heavily subsidised on-site canteen</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Free on-site gyms</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">The Range shop discounts</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Bus service including smaller towns &amp; villages, plus free on - site parking&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Uniform</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Cycle to work scheme &amp; more&nbsp;</li>
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<div class="description"><h2>What makes The Range a different kind of workplace?</h2>
<div class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body">What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:</div>
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">The Range has grown enormously since it’s inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of their retail concept, and they want to invest in their staff and make the future extraordinary.</li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;">As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.</li>
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Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse Associates</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</li>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Front Line Managers</li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</li>
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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let&rsquo;s explain what our core values will mean to you

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>
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<li>Our teams are ready to help, no matter how big or small your requirements.</li>
<li>We can offer high volume temporary workforce supply with an onsite provision, a local branch-based team, or a combination of the two if you have multiple operations, or resourcing for permanent workers &ndash; just let us know what you need.</li>
<li>Drop us your vacancy needs and we&rsquo;ll give you a call back, or head over to our contact page and get in touch with your local team today.</li>
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Need new industrial staff for your business?We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.With over 50 hubs across England and Wales made up of high-street branches and onsite managed services, we're confident we can source and hire the candidates you're looking for.Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

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

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

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

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