Gap Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with new client in their search for multiple general operatives located in Oswestry. This is on an ongoing basis working 37.5 hours per week.
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THE ROLE
Duties include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Quality assurance and safety checks on completed products prior to delivery to customers.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify and resolve issues on products.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure that all necessary paperwork is complete and accurate.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure that all equipment is prepped, cleaned and ready for shipment.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain work area, ensuring proper clean up after inspections are complete.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Report any safety issues immediately to management.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support other team members as required to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed to a high standard.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minimum 12 months of previous work experience in a role in a similar environment</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mechanical aptitude</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Detail orientated</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to identify and resolve issues</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Highly organised and motivated to achieve agreed objectives</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exceptional attention to detail</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18pt;">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work to tight deadlines, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment</li>
</ul>
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Hours of work &amp; Pay rate: 
Monday - Friday &ndash; 8:00am &ndash; 4:30pm (potential overtime available)
From &pound;12.71 per hour 
&nbsp;
gap personnel are an employment agency and are working on behalf of their client. For more information or to arrange an interview in your local area please call gap personnel Wrexham branch on 01978 366666 alternatively, send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com">gap_wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>

General Operatives

Sales and Operations Assistant (Health &amp; Safety)Plymouth, Devon Full-Time | Permanent Monday &ndash; Friday | 08:45am &ndash; 5:30pmA leading Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK&rsquo;s fastest-growing privately owned retailers is seeking a proactive and organised Sales and Operations Assistant to join its busy Head Office team in Plymouth.The RoleWorking within a fast-paced department, the successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to both Head Office and store teams. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking and working collaboratively across departments.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Collecting and entering departmental data accurately</li><li>Checking and logging accident reports</li><li>Processing forklift repair quotations</li><li>Processing engineering reports</li><li>Monitoring and logging weekly and monthly Health &amp; Safety reports</li><li>Processing PPE orders</li><li>Coordinating Health &amp; Safety training requests</li><li>Liaising with stores and Head Office colleagues regarding Health &amp; Safety matters</li><li>Supporting the Health &amp; Safety Manager with general administration duties</li><li>Providing first-line support for retail store queries</li><li>Creating and administering users on in-house systems</li><li>Producing and communicating various operational reports</li></ul>
Person SpecificationThe ideal candidate will possess:<ul>
<li>Previous retail administration experience or a strong understanding of retail operations</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Strong organisational and multitasking abilities</li><li>The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li></ul>
What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Long service awards</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation that values its people and offers long-term career opportunities within a dynamic retail environment.

Sales and Operations Assistant 

Production OperativeCrediton, DevonMon-Thu 05:45 &ndash; 14:15, Fri 05:45 &ndash; 13:15&pound;12.81ph per hourWe are now recruiting for a Production Operative to join a fantastic manufacturing company based in central Crediton. You will join a team that specialise in confectionary products and distribute throughout the UK.Working within their production department, you will be joining a department which is key in the supply chain of their produce ready for dispatch. The role does demand accuracy, accountability and reliability with a key eye for attention.The role of a Production Operative is varied with duties including:<ul>
<li>Manufacturing confectionery products using traditional methods</li><li>Following written instructions</li><li>Ensuring all items are correctly labelled and packed</li><li>Reporting any damaged / defective products</li><li>Working to packing deadlines</li><li>Closely working between production, packing and despatch departments</li><li>Operating equipment/machinery</li><li>Ensure machinery is cleaned to a high standard</li><li>Manual Handling/ Heavy lifting will be required</li></ul>
Production Operative Requirements:<ul>
<li>Ability to work well as part of a team and also independently</li><li>Positive can-do attitude</li><li>Works hard to meet deadlines in a timely manner</li><li>Able to reliably get to site for shift times</li></ul>
Working hours and pay rates:Mon-Thu 05:45 &ndash; 14:15, Fri 05:45 &ndash; 13:15<ul>
<li>&pound;12.81ph per hour</li></ul>
Sound like the Production Operative job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.

Production Operative  

Production OperativeCrediton, DevonMon-Thu 07:30&nbsp;&ndash; 16:00, Fri&nbsp;07:30&nbsp;&ndash; 15:00&pound;12.81ph per hourWe are now recruiting for a Production Operative to join a fantastic manufacturing company based in central Crediton. You will join a team that specialise in confectionary products and distribute throughout the UK.Working within their production department, you will be joining a department which is key in the supply chain of their produce ready for dispatch. The role does demand accuracy, accountability and reliability with a key eye for attention.The role of a Production Operative is varied with duties including:<ul>
<li>Manufacturing confectionery products using traditional methods</li><li>Following written instructions</li><li>Ensuring all items are correctly labelled and packed</li><li>Reporting any damaged / defective products</li><li>Working to packing deadlines</li><li>Closely working between production, packing and despatch departments</li><li>Operating equipment/machinery</li><li>Ensure machinery is cleaned to a high standard</li><li>Manual Handling/ Heavy lifting will be required</li></ul>
Production Operative Requirements:<ul>
<li>Ability to work well as part of a team and also independently</li><li>Positive can-do attitude</li><li>Works hard to meet deadlines in a timely manner</li><li>Able to reliably get to site for shift times</li></ul>
Working hours and pay rates:<ul>
<li>Mon-Thu 07:30&nbsp;&ndash; 16:00, Fri&nbsp;07:30&nbsp;&ndash; 15:00</li><li>&pound;12.81ph per hour</li></ul>
Sound like the Production Operative job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.

Production Operative 

Customer Service AdvisorExeter, Devon Monday to Friday | 9:00am &ndash; 5:00pm&pound;29,000 per annum + BenefitsThe RoleOur client is seeking a professional and customer-focused Customer Service Advisor to join their team based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a positive attitude who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment.The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for customers, providing outstanding service and support while ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Answering incoming calls and responding to emails</li><li>Handling customer enquiries and providing updates</li><li>Booking appointments and coordinating schedules</li><li>Maintaining accurate customer records and updating systems</li><li>Liaising with internal departments to ensure smooth service delivery</li><li>Resolving customer issues in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Providing general administrative support</li></ul>
Candidate Requirements<ul>
<li>Previous experience in customer service or an office-based role</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident using Microsoft Office and computer systems</li><li>Ability to work well independently and within a team</li><li>Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>Salary of &pound;29,000 per annum</li><li>Monday to Friday working hours &ndash; no weekends</li><li>Training and progression opportunities available to all employees, including apprenticeships</li><li>22 days annual leave, rising to 24 days after 2 years and 27 days after 5 years&rsquo; service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 financial, health, legal and emotional support</li><li>Life assurance cover</li><li>Tax-free profit share bonuses dependent on company performance</li><li>Monetary vouchers for special occasions including birthdays and anniversaries</li><li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li><li>Free onsite parking</li></ul>
Job TypeFull-time | PermanentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business offering a stable, long-term career opportunity in Exeter.

Customer Service Advisor 

Assembly Operative, Deeside | Immediate Start Available
Must Be Able to Work Both Days &amp; Nights | &pound;15.10ph
&nbsp;Pay &amp; Working Hours
<ul>
<li>&pound;15.10 per hour</li>
<li>Must be available to work BOTH Days 6am-6pm &amp; Nights 6pm-6am</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assemble products accurately following clear work instructions, diagrams, and quality specifications to ensure consistent output</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;Carry out detailed quality checks, identifying defects or inconsistencies and ensuring all products meet required standards before moving to the next stage</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;Operate machinery safely and efficiently, following training procedures to maintain smooth production flow and minimise downtime</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised workspace, supporting a safe working environment and helping overall team efficiency</li>
<li>Strictly follow Health &amp; Safety procedures, including correct use of all required PPE, safe working practices&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Benefits
<ul>
<li>Free on-site tea and coffee facilities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Paid breaks</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Full uniform provided</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Free on-site parking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Weekly pay</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">28 days annual leave</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Skills &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>A positive, &ldquo;can-do&rdquo; attitude and willingness to learn new skills</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to work towards deadlines and targets</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience in manufacturing or assembly is beneficial, but full training is provided</li>
</ul>
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To apply, send your CV to <a href="mailto:flint@gap-personnel.com">flint@gap-personnel.com</a> or call us on 01352 762213 for further information.

Assembly Operative

Production Worker &ndash; Manufacturing (Temp to Perm)&pound;12.90 per hour | Harlow, Essex | Full Time | Temp to PermWe're hiring on behalf of a well-established British manufacturer specialising in bespoke, handcrafted fittings. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in quality &mdash; with the chance to secure a permanent position.No experience? No problem &mdash; full training is provided.Your Day-to-Day Duties<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8">
<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Soldering PCBs (training provided if needed)</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Assembly of products on the production line</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Packaging and labelling goods ready for dispatch</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Working with your team to meet daily production targets</li></ul>
What We're Looking For<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8">
<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Reliable, punctual, and hardworking</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Strong attention to detail</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Positive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Basic computer skills</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Previous soldering or electronics assembly experience is advantageous but not essential</li></ul>
Hours of Work<ul class="marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8">
<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Monday&ndash;Thursday: 07:30&ndash;16:30&nbsp;</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Friday: 07:30&ndash;14:00</li></ul>
Early finish every Friday!The Hiring Process<ol class="marker:text-quiet list-decimal pl-8">
<li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Initial interview and short skills test</li><li class="py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0">
Full paid trial day if successful</li></ol>
How to ApplyClick on "Apply Now" or send your CV to southend@gap-personnel.com or give us a call on 01702 987900 for more details &mdash; we'd love to hear from you!

Production Worker

Job title:&nbsp;Logistics Operative Location:&nbsp;Weston-Super-Mare Hours:&nbsp;Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.15pm &amp; Friday 7.30am-4.00pm* Hourly Rate:&nbsp;up tp &pound;15.50 per hour DOE Role Type:&nbsp;Temporary to permanent*Full-Time:<ul>
<li>Alternating 41 / 33 hour weeks</li><li>5 days one week, 4 days the next (9-day fortnight)</li><li>Every other Friday off</li></ul>
gap personnel Bristol are operating as an employment business and currently looking to recruit a Logistics Operative for a continuously growing business based in Weston-Super-Mare, BS24. As a Logistics Operative, you will join a team where you will become a key and valued member providing support to key operations.Job duties:<ul>
<li>Working across a range of logistics operations in a busy production environment.</li><li>Working in Goods Inwards, Despatch, Lineside Stores, Core Control and Goods Inwards Inspection</li><li>Loading, unloading, packing, building packaging, inventory management, stock checking.</li><li>Maintaining stock on a computer-based ERP system</li><li>Continuous improvement of existing processes and facilities</li></ul>
The candidate:<ul>
<li>Previous stores experience essential, experience of production logistics desirable.</li><li>Proficiency and experience of ERP inventory software system</li><li>Experience of stock control and Stocktakes/PI counts and inventory management</li><li>Manual clean driving licence is essential and forklift licence is highly desirable</li><li>A desire to improve things and to provide a good service to internal colleagues &amp; external customers</li><li>A willingness to take ownership for their own areas of responsibility</li><li>Proactive and logical in their approach</li><li>Must act with integrity and remain professional at all times</li><li>Open minded enough to accept new ideas and explore the benefits, rather than resist change.</li></ul>
Benefits<ul>
<li>Competitive hourly rates</li><li>9-day fortnight (3-day weekend every other week)</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li></ul>
If you are interested, please get in touch on&nbsp;0117 911 7111&nbsp;or click&nbsp;Apply now!

Logistics Operative

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.
&nbsp;
And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
&nbsp;
Shifts are covered and the work gets done, but the rhythm is out of sync. Temps look like extras in a film they didn&rsquo;t audition for, permanent staff spend half their day <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">translating</a>, the other half compensating, and managers find themselves patching cracks instead of repairing foundations.
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It&rsquo;s quiet, it&rsquo;s subtle, and it&rsquo;s exhausting. Welcome to the operational gap (and no, we&rsquo;re not in any way referring to ourselves).
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Close, but not exactly aligned</h3>
Temporary and permanent staff should work as one team. In practice, they often operate on parallel tracks &ndash; heading in the same ballpark direction, but probably following different maps.
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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.

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

Ever watched a perfectly timed factory shift get thrown off by a single <a title="reliable staffing" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/reliability-that-matches-your-peaks-troughs-and-skill-needs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unprepared temp?</a> It's the industrial equivalent of watching a conga line hit a wall &ndash; awkward, off-kilter, and everything grinds to a halt. We&rsquo;ve watched it unfold from afar time and time again: the confused arrivals, the last-minute PPE panic, the induction &ldquo;oops&rdquo; moments. And trust us, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be that way.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Chaos included</h3>
Picture this: PPE missing, induction that covers everything but the actual role, and a temp doing their best to make sense of it all. It might seem like a small blip, but busy operations rarely have the bandwidth for uncertainty. Machines sit idle, materials don&rsquo;t flow, and your experienced team suddenly spends the first hour getting someone up to speed instead of getting stuck into their job.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Prep like a pro</h3>
<a title="quality hires" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Temps turning up ready</a> shouldn&rsquo;t be optional &ndash; it should be a given. And it&rsquo;s not like you are asking for too much. Let&rsquo;s face it, all you really want for your temporary workforce is clear instructions, a relevant induction, and the right PPE. Not exactly rocket science. Think of it as setting someone up for success from day one, instead of dropping them in at the deep end and hoping for the best. Agency partners who ignore this risk more than confusion and delays &ndash; they could also see productivity dip and good temps walking away before they&rsquo;ve even hit their stride.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Hit the ground running</h3>
At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just send bodies through the door. We send temps who are ready for the shift, not learning it on the go. Whether that means attending an induction with us, or turning up fully prepped for yours, we keep confusion and chaos off the floor.
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The result? Temps who step in confidently, get straight to work, and keep production humming. In fact, many of the people we place go on to stay far beyond their initial placement, becoming valued permanent members of our clients&rsquo; teams. With us there is no firefighting. No hand-holding. Just people who are ready to work &ndash; with bonus points if they stay for the long haul.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Happy teams, happy machines</h3>
When temps arrive ready, everyone wins. Machines hum, schedules stay on track, and your team can focus on their real jobs instead of playing tour guide. At gap personnel, &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t a checkbox &ndash; it&rsquo;s a promise. And honestly? #ItJustWorks.
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Ready for temps who arrive prepared, confident, and ready to work? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch with our team today.</a>
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 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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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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