Dispatch Warehouse Operative | Paignton | &pound;13.00 per hourgap personnel are recruiting a Dispatch WarehouseOperative for a crab processing factory in Paignton. This is a hands-on, physical role working in and around the factory, getting finished products ready for dispatch.Hours and pay<ul>
<li>Shift &ndash; 7:00am to 3:30pm</li><li>Pay &ndash; &pound;13.00 per hour</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Moving boxed products from production to the dispatch area</li><li>Picking and checking orders before they go out</li><li>Stacking boxes on pallets and preparing orders for collection</li><li>Keeping the warehouse and dispatch areas tidy and clear</li><li>Following food safety and manual handling procedures</li></ul>
About youYou&rsquo;ll need to be comfortable spending much of the shift on your feet and regularly lifting, carrying and moving boxes. You&rsquo;ll work at a steady pace and pay attention to detail when checking orders.You&rsquo;ll be working in and around an active crab processing factory, so you&rsquo;ll need to be comfortable with the smell of seafood on site.Interested?Apply with your CV or contact the gap personnel Exeter team for more information.

Dispatch Operative 

Hygiene Operative | Paignton | &pound;13.00 per hourgap personnel are recruiting a Hygiene Operative for our client, a seafood and crab processing factory in Paignton. This is a hands-on, fairly physical role cleaning production areas and machinery, as well as collecting and washing trays.Hours and pay<ul>
<li>Shift &ndash; 7:00am to 3:30pm</li><li>Pay &ndash; &pound;13.00 per hour</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Cleaning production floors, work surfaces and surrounding areas</li><li>Cleaning production machinery and equipment in line with site procedures</li><li>Collecting used trays, washing them and returning them ready for reuse</li><li>Following the cleaning schedule and using cleaning products safely</li></ul>
About youYou&rsquo;ll be reliable, thorough and comfortable being on your feet for much of the shift. The role involves lifting and moving trays, so you&rsquo;ll need to be comfortable with physical work and able to follow manual handling procedures.You&rsquo;ll be working in an active crab processing factory, so you&rsquo;ll need to be comfortable with the smell of seafood on site.Interested?Apply with your CV or contact the gap personnel Exeter team for more information.

Hygiene Operative 

Machine Operative | Paignton | &pound;13.50 per hourgap personnel are recruiting a Machine Operative for a well-established seafood manufacturer in Paignton. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to build your experience operating machinery in a busy food production environment, we&rsquo;d like to hear from you.Hours and pay<ul>
<li>&pound;13.50 per hour</li><li>Monday to Friday, 7:00am until finish, normally around 3:30pm</li><li>Occasional Saturdays required</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll be doing<ul>
<li>Operating machinery used to process crab products</li><li>Keeping the machine supplied with product and monitoring it during production</li><li>Checking product quality and reporting any faults or issues to your supervisor</li><li>Helping clean machinery and work areas in line with site procedures</li><li>Supporting the wider team with packing, labelling and general production duties when needed</li></ul>
What we&rsquo;re looking forPrevious experience operating machinery or working in a factory, manufacturing or production environment would be an advantage. Full training is provided, including Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health &amp; Safety training.You&rsquo;ll need to be reliable, comfortable working at pace and able to follow instructions and safety procedures. As this is a crab processing site, you&rsquo;ll also need to be comfortable working around the smell of seafood.Interested?Apply with your CV or contact the gap personnel Exeter team for more information.

Machine Operative 

Forklift Driver - Night ShiftSunday to Thursday 10pm - 6amPay: &pound;14.50 per hour (weekly pay)Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift license for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van &amp; FLT driver with a valid external Forklift Licence &amp; UK driving license to join our client's night shift team. If you are a hands-on team player with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you!Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.</li><li>Drive the company forklift and van between sites to support internal operations and ensure materials are in the right place at the right time.</li><li>Load and unload the van using a forklift and manual handling, ensuring all goods are handled safely and efficiently.</li><li>Carry out pre-use checks on the forklift at the start of each shift and report any defects immediately.</li><li>Operate the forklift to move pallets and stock within the warehouse, including putting away and picking from racking where required.</li><li>Follow all health and safety, manual handling and site traffic rules while driving, loading and unloading.</li><li>Complete basic paperwork including load lists, delivery notes and internal transfer records.</li><li>Communicate clearly with the night shift supervisor and warehouse team about any delays, issues, shortages or damages.</li><li>Keep the forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.</li></ul>
Essential Requirements<ul>
<li>Full UK manual driving licence.</li><li>Valid counterbalance forklift licence.</li><li>Minimum 1-year proven forklift experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.</li><li>Physically fit for manual handling and night shift work.</li><li>Right to work in the UK.</li><li>Available Sunday to Thursday nights.</li></ul>
&nbsp;What's on Offer<ul>
<li>Weekly pay.</li><li>Holiday pay accrual.</li><li>Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate.</li></ul>

Van Driver with FLT - Nights

🧼 CLEANING OPERATIVE WANTED! 🧼
🌟 TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY 🌟
💷 Pay: &pound;13.45 per hour
⏰ Working Hours: Monday &ndash; Friday | 06:00&ndash;14:00
📅 Initial Training: 2&ndash;4 weeks, Monday to Friday
📍 Contract: Temporary to Permanent (TTP)
🧹 THE ROLE
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Cleaning manufacturing areas, offices and cleanroom environments.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Following strict food safety and health &amp; safety procedures.</li>
</ul>
✅ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good English is essential.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Reliable candidates with a strong work ethic.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to follow strict hygiene rules and site procedures.</li>
</ul>
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">All other PPE is provided, including hairnets, gloves and protective overcoats.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Dark clothing must be worn while working as a temporary employee.</li>
</ul>
🚀 INTERESTED?
Apply today! 💪

Cleaning Operative

Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Purchasing Assistant for a company based in Runcorn area.
The position is initially for 3 months with possibility to extend for suitable candidates. 
Purpose:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To support the day-to-day operations of the Procurement.
Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Placement and management of production and non-production purchase orders, in a timely manner.
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2. Provide the required purchasing integrity in line with the company standards.
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The Organisation
Our client is a leading supplier of robotics and automation solutions to a global customer base and part of an international group of companies; a technology business with more than 30 sites worldwide. Their technology has been adopted by many of the world&rsquo;s leading companies within Laboratory Automation and Manufacturing Automation, including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer healthcare, chemical, life sciences, aerospace and automotive. Our client is recognised as a leading automation company for their ability to provide innovative and cost-effective automation systems. 
Our client provides a full project life cycle &ldquo;From Concept to Completion&rdquo; and offers a comprehensive system support service called REACTS&reg; providing peace of mind for the lifetime of the system. They hold ISO-9001 and TickITplus accreditation and undergo regular customer and third-party quality audits.
Core Role Description
This is an integral role within the Operations Team, with emphasis on enabling clear communication and robust administrative practices, always.
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Tasks and Responsibilities
&nbsp;
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Placement and management of production and non-production purchase orders in a timely manner to support all operational and project requirements.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working with cross functional teams such as Production, Design, Planning, Project Management &amp; Finance.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Updating requisitioning system and managing goods process in line with business requirements. 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liaising with suppliers in line with delivery expectations and updating the systems accordingly.
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Person Specification
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for the importance of data integrity and accurate information transfer
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The ability to analyse data, and collate into digestible report formats
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A strong communicator with the confidence and temperament to liaise with stakeholders of all levels, whilst operating under the pressures associated with timebound business targets
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A dynamic individual with an appetite to take on new challenges and learn new skills.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A positive, can-do attitude, who is willing and able to support others achieve their goals.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An individual with previous procurement or stock management experience is desirable, but not essential
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment would also be beneficial.
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Remuneration Package
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary: &pound;18-20 per hour based on experience 
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fixed term (initial 3 months with possibility to extend)
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hours: 37.5 &ndash; Mon- Fri
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible schedule: 8am &ndash; 4pm or 9am &ndash; 5pm
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Interested candidates can send their CV to <a href="mailto:liverpool@gap-personnel.com">liverpool@gap-personnel.com</a> 
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Gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.

Purchasing Assistant

Join Gap Personnel as a Warehouse Operative and become part of our client&rsquo;s dynamic team in Northampton (NN7)
Kickstart your career with a leading logistics provider today!
Warehouse Operative (This role is FULL TIME only)
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Monday to Friday</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">0600-1400 or 1400-2200</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Location: Northampton (NN7)</li>
</ul>
The Role:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Duties include picking items for delivery to outlets across the UK.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Additional responsibilities:</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Restocking and replenishment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Loading and unloading stock</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Supporting other general warehouse operation.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">LOP (Low-Level Order Picker) training maybe provided to all staff</li>
</ul>
Salary &pound;13.05 per hour
Hours of work as a Warehouse Operative: Monday to Friday
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Fixed 6am &ndash; 2pm or 2pm &ndash; 10pm</li>
</ul>
What we offer:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Canteen</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Car Park</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Showers</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Vending Machines</li>
</ul>
Additional Information:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">This is a full-time role, Temporary &ndash; ongoing.</li>
</ul>

Warehouse Operative 

Gap Personnel operating as an employment business are currently recruiting for a Production Operatives on behalf of a new client located in Wrexham.
Duties
<ul>
<li>Operate manufacturing machinery for production.</li>
<li>Prepare raw materials, weigh ingredients, and follow production formulas.</li>
<li>Monitor and adjust machine parameters&mdash;including temperature, pressure, screw/line speed, and vacuum levels&mdash;to match product specifications.</li>
<li>Monitor production lines and carry out routine checks.</li>
<li>Complete batch records and maintain accurate documentation</li>
<li>Perform basic machine maintenance and report any issues</li>
<li>Support quality control procedures, including sampling and visual checks</li>
<li>Adhere to all health &amp; safety procedures and maintain a clean working environment</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul>
<li>Good eye for detail</li>
<li>Quality checking experience</li>
<li>Machine operating experience</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Plastic polymer knowledge is desired but not required.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Hourly Rate &pound;13.55 Per hour
Working Hours
<ul>
<li>Week 1 &ndash; 6am &ndash; 2pm</li>
<li>Week 2 &ndash; 10pm - 6am</li>
<li>Week 3 - 2pm-10pm</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Gap personnel are an employment agency and are supporting their client with production operatives. Please send your CV to <a href="mailto:Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com">Gap_Wrexham@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;

Production Operatives

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.

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

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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 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.

<div class="description"><h3>Sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?</h3>
Enjoy great benefits, including:
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<li>Discounted products</li>
<li>Employee rest area including dart board and appliances to warm and store food.</li>
<li>Free tea &amp; coffee on site</li>
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If you want to be challenged, supported, and respected, join the GS Yuasa team and be part of the journey.</div>

<div class="description">What are the working hours?
The normal working week is 37.5 paid hours.
What breaks will I get?
You will receive a 30-minute paid lunch break plus two 15-minute unpaid breaks during your shift.
Is overtime available?
Yes! Overtime is available and paid at enhanced rates:
1.3x after 37.5 hours
1.5x for Saturdays
2x for Sundays and bank holidays
What PPE do I need to wear?
Hi-vis, safety shoes and safety goggles must be worn on site.
Don't worry about the hi-vis or safety goggles — these are provided for you.
What type of contract is available?
The roles are offered on a temporary ongoing basis. However, exceptional candidates may have the opportunity to be offered a permanent contract.</div>

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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>Powering progress – build your future with GS Yuasa!
GS Yuasa stands at the forefront of global battery manufacturing, powering everything from daily commutes to extraordinary adventures. Our batteries are at the heart of the vehicles and systems that keep the world moving.
With a legacy built on unity and innovation, GS Yuasa was formed in 2004 through the merger of two of Japan’s most distinguished battery companies, Yuasa and Japan Storage Battery (GS). Combining over two centuries of experience, expertise and innovation, GS Yuasa continues to lead the global energy storage industry.</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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