We are currently recruiting for&nbsp;Production Operatives&nbsp;for our Client based in Radcliffe, M26.
MAIN TASK OF POSITION:
<ul>
<li>Inspect mouldings</li>
<li>Report faults as soon you seen them on mouldings or machinery</li>
<li>Trim mouldings if needed</li>
<li>Pack mouldings</li>
<li>Fill machine&rsquo;s with masterbatch and material (Shift Foreman/Supervisor will instruct which material is to be used)</li>
<li>Keep machine and surrounding area clean</li>
<li>Any other duties asked of you by your supervisor or foreman</li>
</ul>
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The shifts:
Day shifts:&nbsp;Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, 7am-7pm (48hours/week) at &pound;12.21/hour
&nbsp;
60 min break. No deduction for breaks, so you&rsquo;d be paid for full 12-hour shifts.
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Role is term to perm for the right candidate.
Gap personnel is acting as an employment business.
Gap are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing you

Production Operative - days

Job Title: Production Operative &ndash; High-Risk Food Manufacturing Sector: Food Production Location: Norfolk Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri Transport: Own transport required due to the location and shift times<hr data-start="298" data-end="301" />
Role Overview Gap Personnel is recruiting for reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join a well-established food production company in Norfolk. This role involves working in a high-risk food manufacturing environment, where hygiene, quality, and safety standards are of the utmost importance. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes and maintaining the highest standards of safety in line with industry regulations.<hr data-start="799" data-end="802" />
Key Responsibilities<ul data-start="831" data-end="1800">
<li data-start="831" data-end="1004">
Food Preparation &amp; Production: Support the production of high-risk foods, ensuring all products meet quality standards and comply with health and safety regulations.</li><li data-start="1005" data-end="1191">
Hygiene &amp; Safety: Follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure a clean and safe working environment. This includes regular cleaning of equipment, workstations, and production areas.</li><li data-start="1192" data-end="1318">
Monitoring Quality: Check the quality of products during the production process, ensuring they meet company standards.</li><li data-start="1319" data-end="1451">
Packaging: Assist with the packaging and labeling of products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with product specifications.</li><li data-start="1452" data-end="1568">
Machine Operation: Operate and monitor food production machinery, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.</li><li data-start="1569" data-end="1689">
Documentation: Complete necessary paperwork as required for production logs, quality checks, and safety records.</li><li data-start="1690" data-end="1800">
Teamwork: Work closely with other operatives and supervisors to meet production targets and deadlines.</li></ul>
<hr data-start="1802" data-end="1805" />
What We&rsquo;re Looking ForEssential Qualifications and Experience:<ul data-start="1884" data-end="2368">
<li data-start="1884" data-end="1991">
Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is beneficial, but not essential.</li><li data-start="1992" data-end="2073">
Ability to work efficiently and follow instructions with attention to detail.</li><li data-start="2074" data-end="2162">
A strong understanding of hygiene and food safety practices in a production setting.</li><li data-start="2163" data-end="2234">
Comfort with working in a fast-paced and physically demanding role.</li><li data-start="2235" data-end="2301">
Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work varied shifts.</li><li data-start="2302" data-end="2368">
Own transport is required due to the location and shift times.</li></ul>
Desirable Skills:<ul data-start="2394" data-end="2610">
<li data-start="2394" data-end="2454">
Familiarity with high-risk food production environments.</li><li data-start="2455" data-end="2532">
Experience working with food production machinery or packaging equipment.</li><li data-start="2533" data-end="2610">
Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food manufacturing.</li></ul>
<hr data-start="2612" data-end="2615" />
Why Join Us?<ul data-start="2636" data-end="2843">
<li data-start="2636" data-end="2665">
Competitive pay rates</li><li data-start="2666" data-end="2719">
Training and career progression opportunities</li><li data-start="2720" data-end="2755">
Supportive work environment</li><li data-start="2756" data-end="2843">
Opportunity to work with a reputable company in the food manufacturing industry</li></ul>
To apply: Please send you CV through to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:norwich@gap-personnel.com?iframe=true&amp;iframe=true">norwich@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;or call 01603 767617 for an informal discussion.Gap Personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job, Gap personnel who operate as an Employment Business.

Production Operative - High-Risk Food Manufacturing

Job Title: Production Supervisor &ndash; Food Manufacturing Sector: Food Production / Manufacturing Location: Norfolk Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts Only Transport Requirement: Own transport necessary due to location and shift hours<hr data-start="322" data-end="325" />
Role Overview Are you a driven leader with hands-on experience in food manufacturing? Whether you're currently working as a team leader, shift leader, or production coordinator, this role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth. If you're ready to step up and lead a team in a fast-paced, high risk food manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!Gap Personnel is supporting an expanding food production company in Norfolk, seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee day shifts. You&rsquo;ll be working directly with a dynamic team, ensuring smooth operations, quality control, and adherence to food safety standards.Please note: This facility operates in a high risk food manufacturing enviroment with a strong focus on food hygiene and safety.<hr data-start="1104" data-end="1107" />
Key Responsibilities As a Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of the production floor. Your tasks will include:<ul data-start="1282" data-end="1713">
<li data-start="1282" data-end="1351">
Leading and motivating a team to achieve daily production targets</li><li data-start="1352" data-end="1423">
Allocating tasks and ensuring smooth workflow throughout each shift</li><li data-start="1424" data-end="1520">
Monitoring product quality, ensuring hygiene standards, and enforcing safe working practices</li><li data-start="1521" data-end="1586">
Completing and reviewing production documentation and reports</li><li data-start="1587" data-end="1645">
Providing hands-on support and leadership to your team</li><li data-start="1646" data-end="1713">
Ensuring the production area is clean, safe, and well-organised</li></ul>
<hr data-start="1715" data-end="1718" />
What We&rsquo;re Looking ForEssential Skills and Experience:<ul data-start="1789" data-end="2143">
<li data-start="1789" data-end="1871">
Background in food production, FMCG, and a fast-paced manufacturing environment</li><li data-start="1872" data-end="1944">
Proven ability to lead a team in a practical, hands-on setting</li><li data-start="1945" data-end="1998">
Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li data-start="1999" data-end="2078">
Comfortable handling production records, documentation, and basic reporting</li><li data-start="2079" data-end="2143">
Own transport due to the remote location and shift schedules</li></ul>
Desirable Skills:<ul data-start="2169" data-end="2365">
<li data-start="2169" data-end="2234">
Previous experience as a Production Supervisor or Team Leader</li><li data-start="2235" data-end="2305">
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health &amp; safety regulations</li><li data-start="2306" data-end="2365">
Experience with stock management or production planning</li></ul>
<hr data-start="2367" data-end="2370" />
Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in food manufacturing. You&rsquo;ll be part of a forward-thinking company that values leadership and operational excellence. If you&rsquo;re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you!To apply: Please send you CV through to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:norwich@gap-personnel.com?iframe=true">norwich@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;or call 01603 767617 for an informal discussion.Gap Personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job, Gap personnel who operate as an Employment Business.&nbsp;

Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Job Role&nbsp;&ndash; Warehouse OperativeLocation&nbsp;- Chepstow, NP16Working Hours&nbsp;- Monday to Friday 8am-5pmPay Rate&nbsp;- &pound;12.50 (+75p uplift) 13.25 per hourJob Type&nbsp;- Temp to Permgap personnel in Bristol, and in partnership with catering giant Nisbets are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to start in Chepstow, NP16.As a Warehouse Operative you will join a busy team that strives for excellence, with customer service at the forefront of its operations. Based at their Chepstow warehouse, you will support with the bulk items for despatch such as white goods, outdoor furniture and much more.Key Job Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>As a warehouse operative who's role will include:</li><li>Being PAT test trained, logging and documenting all tests and re works</li><li>Repalletizing our spares and labelling those for the admins to GRN&nbsp;</li><li>Sorting through back to stock pallets&nbsp;</li><li>Pallet and stock rotation between departments</li><li>Replenishment of stock</li><li>Completing stock checks</li><li>Adhering to site H&amp;S and observing all safe working practices</li><li>Picking of orders ready for despatch.</li></ul>
About you:<ul>
<li>High attention to detail to pick orders.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a warehouse</li><li>Ability to work to delivery despatch timescales.</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and lifting</li></ul>
Company benefits:<ul>
<li>On site subsidised canteen facilities</li><li>Break areas containing microwaves, vending machines</li><li>Shower facilities and staff lockers</li><li>Recognition for going above and beyond</li></ul>
If you are looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued, where you will test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.

Warehouse Operative

Warehouse OperativeNewton Abbot, DevonTemporarygap personnel Exeter, working in partnership with a leading distribution company who are currently looking for Warehouse Operatives in Newton Abbot.&nbsp;As a Warehouse Operative your duties will include:<ul class="text">
<li>Picking multiple items and ensuring they are labelled and packaged securely.</li><li>Checking picked orders match to customer requirements.</li><li>Verifying picked items are onto CRM system and correct postal order.</li><li>Assisting with stock takes and rotation.</li><li>Loading and unloading deliveries.</li><li>Maintaining a safe working environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>
About You:<ul class="text">
<li>Previous work in history within Warehouse, Picking, Packing or Production (beneficial)</li><li>Good level of English</li></ul>
The available shifts and pay:<ul class="text">
<li>Monday &ndash; Friday, 0800am &ndash; 1630pm</li><li>&pound;12.21 pay rate</li></ul>
Successful candidates will be pro-active team workers, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Don&rsquo;t have a CV? Call the office on 01392 273665 and we will help you with your registration.Key skills: warehouse, warehouse assistant, warehouse operative, picker packer, picking, storesgap personnel is operating as a recruitment business

Are you looking for a Trolley Attendant role?We&rsquo;re looking to recruit a Trolley Attendant to become part of our client&rsquo;s team in Leeds.MUST HAVE A MANUAL DRIVING LICENSEWhat is the role of a Trolley Attendant?<ul type="disc">
<li data-list="1" data-level="1">Manual handling of Trolleys</li><li data-list="1" data-level="1">General housekeeping duties around the car park</li><li data-list="1" data-level="1">Operating a Quickart or Vehicle</li><li data-list="1" data-level="1">Assisting with the loading and unloading of customers cars</li></ul>
What would your shifts be as a Trolley Attendant?<ul>
<li>Successful candidate must be full flexible as the shifts vary between Sunday-Saturday 8am-10pm</li><li>30-40 hours per week</li></ul>
How much will you get paid as a Trolley Attendant?<ul type="disc">
<li data-list="2" data-level="1">&pound;12.21 per hour</li></ul>
How many roles available?<ul type="disc">
<li data-list="3" data-level="1">1 Vacancy</li></ul>
&nbsp;When can you start?IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLEWho are gap personnel?Originally founded in 1998, we are now one of the top five largest industrial providers in the UK, supplying temporary, contract and permanent workers to companies across industrial, commercial, technical, construction, fmcg and healthcare sectors. We offer nationwide coverage through high-street branches, specialist divisions and onsite managed solutions. With a turnover of almost &pound;200 million in 2019, we currently payroll in excess of 12,000 temporary workers each week and cover more than 3 million shifts per year.Gap Personnel are operating as an employment business for these roles

Trolley Attendant

We have an exciting opportunity for FLT drivers in Wrexham
Successful candidate must have a valid counterbalance licence.
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You will be involved in operating FLT across the warehouse
Loading and unloading
Stock movement
Palletising
Completing all necessary paperwork
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Strong, proven experience working in warehousing environment as a FLT driver is a must
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Shift times:&nbsp; 4on 4off 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
Pay Rate: From &pound;14.35 per hour including shift allowance
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Please send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">GapWrexham@gap-personnel.com</a> if you are interested and have skills required for the job.&nbsp;

Counterbalance FLT Drivers

We have been working with this leading manufacturing company for a number of years and due to their support we have given them, we are now looking for Production Operators ideally with an FLT Licence
You will need to be very flexible in your duties as there will be Production Operator as well as FLT
Duties
<ul>
<li>Using your In Date Counter Balance FLT Licence, you will be unloading and loading of wagons&nbsp;</li>
<li>Order Picking Some Machine</li>
<li>Operating of feeding raw product into the machines to be made into products</li>
<li>Bagging of Products Palletising</li>
<li>Feeding raw material into machines</li>
<li>Following strict instructions on product quantities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Good Production Experience</li>
<li>Valid Counter Balance Licence</li>
<li>Happy to work in Production as well as Warehouse capacities</li>
</ul>
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Hours will be rotational working mornings and afternoons
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This is Temp role which will go permanent for the right person
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gap personnel are an employment agency and are support their client with this role
Please send your CV to Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com

Production Operator with FLT 

Welcome to the time of year when the football seasons wrap up, bank holidays roll in, and suddenly the idea of showing up on time becomes&hellip;optional?
If you&rsquo;re in the industrial sector, you&rsquo;ve probably seen the pattern: warmer weather, longer days, and a spike in no-shows and late arrivals. Add a couple of last-minute &ldquo;sick days&rdquo; into the mix, and your morning shift plan can start to look more like wishful thinking than concrete reality.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">It starts with prevention, not panic</h3>
We&rsquo;ve seen enough staffing schedules unravel to know this much: the best way to handle no-shows is to stop them before they happen. That starts with proper screening and onboarding, making sure every candidate is suited to the job role, shift pattern, and working environment before they ever step foot on site. Pre-screening calls, reference checks, red flag spotting &ndash; it&rsquo;s all part of how we lay solid foundations. And with a national recruitment centre and regional teams on hand, we can mobilise workers within 48 hours, to make sure our clients are fully staffed and moving.
From there, we focus on staying one step ahead. Weekly updates. Shift reconfirmations. Clear absence procedures. We stay in touch, not just when something goes wrong, but on a regular basis. Because when you check in often, you spot problems before they snowball. And if someone is unavailable last minute? A two-hour call-in window gives us time to step in. When they&rsquo;re back? We have a quick catch-up. No clipboard grilling, just a simple check to make sure they&rsquo;re okay &ndash; because sometimes the small conversations are the most telling.
And when workers move on, we don&rsquo;t just wave them off; we ask questions. Feedback on the onboarding process, work schedules, and the day-to-day reality of the job helps us spot what&rsquo;s working (and what&rsquo;s not). It&rsquo;s how we refine our approach, keep engagement high, and boost retention over time.
&nbsp;
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When life throws a curveball</h3>
No matter how much you prepare, sometimes people get sick. Cars break down. Alarms don&rsquo;t go off. We get it &ndash; and we plan for it.
If someone drops out, we&rsquo;re already on it. The search functionality in our candidate management system helps us identify trained, available workers in seconds &ndash; and once we&rsquo;ve got the list, our team moves fast, making direct calls and running targeted searches to get someone on-site without missing a beat.
And we don&rsquo;t just plug holes &ndash; we look for patterns, tightening things up before small issues become big problems. Reacting quickly is important. Learning from it? Even better.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">A safety net you can count on</h3>
We&rsquo;re all about finding candidates who show up, stay on track, and keep everything running without a hitch. But we also know things can go off course. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;ve always got a backup plan ready, so when the unexpected happens, you&rsquo;re never left scrambling to fill the gap.
Sunshine, sick days, sudden no-shows &ndash; we can&rsquo;t control when they hit, but we can make sure you&rsquo;re never caught out. So, if your current setup isn&rsquo;t cutting it, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">let&rsquo;s talk. </a>We&rsquo;re here to <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/lets-get-started/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">help you </a>smooth things out.

Sun’s out, staff’s out? Not on our watch

IT&rsquo;S HAPPENING. Spring has officially sprung, the clocks have gone forward, and if you&rsquo;ve already powered through your emergency stash of Mini Eggs &ndash; we&rsquo;re not judging. It&rsquo;s the perfect time to shake off the winter chill and gear up for the months ahead. And with Q2 already well underway, now&rsquo;s the time to shift focus and plan for what&rsquo;s next.
So, whether you're counting down to the next bank holiday weekend, or just counting pallets, we&rsquo;ve got the latest from the employment, FMCG, manufacturing, warehousing, and waste and recycling sectors to keep you in the loop. Grab a brew, take five, and let&rsquo;s dive in.
<h3>Employment</h3>
Universal is bringing the magic to the UK with its first European theme park, set to open near Bedford in 2031. The project will create 28,000 jobs across construction, hospitality, and the creative industries, with 80% of roles expected to go to local workers. Alongside the rides and attractions, the site will include a 500-room hotel and retail complex. With planning set to be submitted soon and construction kicking off next year, this is set to be a game-changer for the region - and a huge lift for the UK job market. <a href="https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/universal-theme-park-jobs/">Read more here.</a>
<h3>FMCG</h3>
Following President Trump&rsquo;s announcement of a 10% tariff on UK imports to the US, industries including grocery, agriculture, and alcohol are bracing for the impact. Supermarkets might not face direct challenges, but rising global costs could create ripple effects. Even M&amp;S&rsquo;s beloved Percy Pigs aren&rsquo;t safe. After the iconic product landed in the US on 30 March, their American shelf life could be short-lived as tariffs threaten to push up prices and send them packing. With global growth forecasts downgraded, businesses are being urged to stay proactive in managing the uncertainties caused by the tariffs. <a href="https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2025/04/09/trumps-tariffs-grocery-sector/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read about the impacts here.</a>
Unless you&rsquo;ve been living under a rock (or avoiding social media), you&rsquo;ve probably caught wind of the Dubai chocolate craze. Created by British-Egyptian Sarah Hamouda in 2021, the pistachio and tahini-filled bar exploded in popularity at the end of last year, after a single TikTok video racked up over a whopping&nbsp;120 million views. Now, it&rsquo;s available everywhere from Lidl to Waitrose, with luxury brands like Lindt even jumping on the bandwagon. But viral success has a downside - turns out the world really did go nuts for it. A poor US harvest, limited shell-free supply, and a buying spree from chocolatiers have pushed pistachio prices up, with Iran increasing exports to the UAE by 40% to meet demand. Some shops are even rationing the bar - all thanks to the treat that broke the internet&hellip;and cracked the supply chain too! <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/dubai-chocolate-bar-tiktok-pistachio-shortage-b2736654.html">Read more about it here.</a>
<h3>Warehousing and logistics</h3>
M&amp;S is making moves in its supply chain with a massive new 390,000 sq. ft. distribution centre in Avonmouth, set to open in 2026. Nestled between its existing Bristol and Portbury sites, the depot will help keep shelves stocked across the Midlands, South West, and South Wales. It&rsquo;s also M&amp;S&rsquo;s greenest food depot yet, complete with solar panels and EV infrastructure. The investment is all part of a bigger plan to streamline logistics, cut costs, and future-proof operations. <a href="https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/media/press-releases/food-supply-chain-modernisation-programme-new-bristol-depot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more here.</a>
<h3>Manufacturing</h3>
Nova Tissue is on a roll after a &pound;1m machinery upgrade that&rsquo;s already boosted production by 25% and improved efficiency across the board. The Oldham-based firm, which makes 68 million toilet and kitchen rolls a year for retailers, wholesalers, and even local foodbanks, has brought in a new OM1 Bundler and Rewinder Line to streamline output. The kit&rsquo;s not only speeding things up - it&rsquo;s also improving product quality and reducing packaging use. With capacity up, they&rsquo;ve secured more business from a major UK supermarket, hired five new staff, and are targeting a &pound;2m jump in turnover this year. To find out more, <a href="https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/media/press-releases/food-supply-chain-modernisation-programme-new-bristol-depot" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here.</a>
In an extraordinary move, the UK government has stepped in to take control of British Steel&rsquo;s Scunthorpe site after emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament. The move prevents owners Jingye from shutting down its blast furnaces - something that would have ended primary steelmaking in the UK. With 2,700 jobs on the line, nationalisation now looks likely, as ministers say the intervention is about protecting critical infrastructure and securing the UK&rsquo;s ability to produce its own steel - though critics have questioned why similar action wasn&rsquo;t taken when Port Talbot Steelworks closed last year, or as Grangemouth Oil refinery heads for shutdown this summer. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg17g39x41o" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click to read more.</a>
<h3>Waste and recycling</h3>
Last month, the first phase of the government&rsquo;s 'simpler recycling' reforms came into effect for businesses in England. From now on, workplaces with 10 or more employees must separate food waste, non-recyclables, and dry recyclables such as plastics, metal, glass, paper, and card. While the aim is to streamline recycling and improve rates across the UK, some waste specialists are concerned that businesses haven&rsquo;t been given enough information about the new rules. With further reforms coming in 2026 and 2027, including requirements for household waste and micro-firms, the government is pushing for a greener, more circular economy. But as the rules take effect, there&rsquo;s still some confusion about how businesses should comply and what penalties they might face for getting it wrong. <a href="https://www.mrw.co.uk/news/simpler-recycling-reforms-come-into-force-for-workplaces-31-03-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more here.</a>
DS Smith, the fibre-based packaging solutions provider, has partnered with Prim&eacute;ale, a subsidiary of the French agricultural and food processing group Agrial, to develop plastic-free, fully recyclable packaging for their &lsquo;Vegetable Kit&rsquo; range. The new punnets, made from corrugated cardboard with a transparent cellulose hydrate lid, are designed to protect fresh produce while offering excellent visibility on supermarket shelves. The packaging is fully recyclable and includes a moisture barrier for direct contact with fresh food. This innovation supports both companies' commitment to sustainable packaging solutions and responds to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly, plastic-free options in food packaging. <a href="https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/plastic-free-packaging-for-vegetable-kit-range/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more about this here.</a>
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Trump’s tariffs incoming: why UK industries are bracing for a price surge

There&rsquo;s no getting around it - costs are rising across the board. The cost of employing a full-time National Living Wage worker has increased by 7.1% in real terms due to the latest minimum wage and employer National Insurance hikes. And for businesses like yours these aren&rsquo;t just isolated figures; they have a direct impact on profit margins, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
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As these financial pressures mount, now is the perfect time to assess your supply chain from end to end - from materials and logistics to outsourced services like recruitment. Are your current suppliers providing the best possible value, or are there opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability?
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Getting real value from your recruitment provider</h2>
Recruitment costs are often a primary focus in reviews, but too often, the emphasis is placed on price alone, overlooking the broader value and enhanced cost savings a strong recruitment partner can bring. With the rising cost of employment, a recruitment provider that delivers reliability, flexibility, and long-term efficiency can be the difference between a smooth operation and unnecessary expense &ndash; offering real savings that far outweigh a marginal reduction in the hourly management fee.
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At gap personnel we focus on delivering a recruitment service that works for you &ndash; no hidden fees, no surprises, just transparency and efficiency. Like you, we are also facing these rising employment costs, and while we adapt to these changes, we remain committed to <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/right-to-work-compliance-a-critical-check-for-your-business/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">helping our clients navigate these challenges compliantly </a>and cost-effectively. We follow the Association of Labour Providers&rsquo; charge rate guidance, ensuring complete clarity on costs. But beyond price, we prioritise flexibility, responsiveness, and proactive problem-solving to keep your workforce running smoothly.
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Time for a recruitment partner health check?
Now is the right moment to ask whether your recruitment provider is truly supporting your business:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">Was the recent rate increase handled transparently and in a timely manner?</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">Is your provider actively helping you manage costs and workforce challenges?</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">Are they offering real flexibility and strategic support?</li>
</ul>
If any of these raise concerns, it may be time to explore alternatives. The reality is that while cost matters, a recruitment partner&rsquo;s ability to provide reliability, agility, and forward-thinking solutions is <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/the-power-of-transparent-pricing-in-recruitment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">critical to long-term savings</a>.
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Reviewing your recruitment provider doesn&rsquo;t have to be a complicated process. At gap personnel we make the transition process a seamless one, ensuring minimal disruption while maximising long-term benefits. Our stress-free staffing approach takes the hassle out of hiring, helping you maintain (and improve!) efficiencies and <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/the-power-of-transparent-pricing-in-recruitment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">control costs.</a>
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With the new financial year underway, there&rsquo;s no better time to assess your supply chain and recruitment strategy.<a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/recruit-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Let&rsquo;s get the conversation started</a> - how can we <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/lets-get-started/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">help your business</a> navigate these cost challenges?
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Benefits So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?<ul><li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>An additional &frac12; day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

<div class="description"><h3>What makes Premdor a different kind of workplace?</h3>&nbsp;What makes working for this leading company different? Well, that&rsquo;s easy:&nbsp;They understand that people are key and are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.&nbsp;They hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything they do. It is in each door they make, in their commitment delivery and in their honest and sincere communication.</div>

<div class="description"><h3>Be part of the innovation&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;Masonite Group within the UK has brought together a collection of industry leading manufacturers to offer an inspirational range of internal and external doors that will help you define the contemporary spaces of today and tomorrow.&nbsp;They offer the latest trends, doorset product solutions and standard value for money door offerings, Masonite are eager to find solutions that suit the needs of its customs and help define their space.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

<div class="text-white text-decoration-none"><div class="w-100 d-inline-block mb-4"><h1>Get in touch</h1></div><div class="d-flex justify-content-between"><div class="d-flex-row p-2">Branches- gap personnel</div><div class="d-flex-row p-2"><div>Tel: <a class="text-white text-decoration-none" href="tel:01709 918533">01709 918533</a></div><div>Email: <a class="text-white text-decoration-none" href="mailto:rotherhamjobs@gap-personnel.com">rotherhamjobs@gap-personnel.com</a></div></div></div></div>

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

<div class="description"><h3>Start your new job today at Premdor in Darton in partnership with gap personnel!</h3>&nbsp;Join the team at Premdor in Darton with gap personnel!We are hiring the following roles at Premdor:<ul><li>FLT Drivers</li><li>Warehouse Operatives</li><li>Assembly Operatives</li><li>Machine Operatives</li><li>CNC Operatives</li><li>Immediate starts available!</li></ul>&nbsp;Apply for jobs at Premdor or get in touch today.</div>

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

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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>Premdor is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of timber doors. They supply both interior and exterior doors and their extensive range also includes everything from French and folding doors to doorsets. Their products benefit from almost 90 years of experience in door and joinery manufacturing. Premdor was the first joinery manufacturer to produce and sell moulded panel doors in the UK and, as a result, they have gained an unrivalled reputation for offering new joinery solutions to the market.</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>

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