<p data-start="0" data-end="140">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance / Bendi Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse operation based in Blackburn.</p>
<p data-start="142" data-end="216">Successful candidates will be invited for a meet and greet and site visit.</p>
<p data-start="218" data-end="352">This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and skilled FLT driver looking for an immediate start within a fast-paced environment.</p>
<p data-start="354" data-end="378">Shift:</p>
<p data-start="354" data-end="378">Monday-Friday&nbsp;<br>15:00pm &ndash; 23:00pm</p>
<p data-start="380" data-end="405">Pay rate:<br>&pound;12.91 per hour</p>
<p data-start="407" data-end="705">Requirements:<br>&bull; Valid Counterbalance and/or Bendi FLT licence essential (RTITB accredited)<br>&bull; Previous experience operating FLT trucks in a warehouse environment<br>&bull; Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting<br>&bull; Strong attention to health and safety procedures<br>&bull; Reliable with good timekeeping</p>
<p data-start="707" data-end="990">Duties will include but won&rsquo;t be limited to:<br>&bull; Operating Counterbalance and/or Bendi FLT trucks safely and efficiently<br>&bull; Loading and unloading goods<br>&bull; Moving stock within the warehouse<br>&bull; Supporting general warehouse operations<br>&bull; Ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed</p>
<p data-start="992" data-end="1081" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">To be considered for the role please APPLY or send your CV to <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="1054" data-end="1081" data-is-last-node="">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a></p>

Counterbalance / Bendi Forklift Driver

<div>
<h2>Production Operative</h2>
<p>📍 <strong>Premdor &ndash; Darton, Barnsley</strong></p>
<p>We are currently recruiting <strong>Production Operatives</strong> to join <strong>Premdor</strong> at their manufacturing site in <strong>Darton, Barnsley</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>Pay Rate</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>&pound;12.93 per hour</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Shift Pattern</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Rotating shifts:</strong>
<ul>
<li>6:00am &ndash; 2:00pm</li>
<li>2:00pm &ndash; 10:00pm</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Duties Will Include</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Working on a production line</li>
<li>Operating machinery and equipment</li>
<li>Handling and assembling products</li>
<li>Carrying out quality checks</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Previous production or factory experience preferred (but not essential)</li>
<li>Ability to work rotating shifts</li>
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
<li>Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What&rsquo;s on Offer</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Competitive hourly pay</li>
<li>Ongoing work with potential for permanent opportunities</li>
<li>Full training provided</li>
<li>Supportive team environment</li>
</ul>
<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a stable production role with a reputable manufacturer, <strong>apply now</strong> to be considered.</p>
</div>

Production Operative 

<div>
<p>We are currently recruiting for an <strong>Electrical Assembly Operative</strong> to join a well-established company based in <strong>Rotherham</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>Working Hours</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Monday to Thursday:</strong> 8:00am &ndash; 5:00pm</li>
<li><strong>Friday:</strong> 8:00am &ndash; 2:00pm</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Pay Rate</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>&pound;12.71 per hour</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Electrical assembly and wiring of components</li>
<li>Reading and working from wiring diagrams and assembly instructions</li>
<li>Using hand and power tools</li>
<li>Ensuring work is completed to a high-quality standard</li>
<li>Following health and safety procedures</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Previous electrical assembly experience preferred</li>
<li>Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics</li>
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
<li>Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Early finish every Friday</li>
<li>Stable, full-time hours</li>
<li>Competitive hourly pay</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li>
</ul>
<p>If this sounds like the right role for you, <strong>apply now</strong> to be considered.</p>
</div>

Assembly Operative

<p>Location:&nbsp;Bristol, BS20<br />Job Role: Pallet Stacking Operative<br />Hours:&nbsp;Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am<br />Role Type:&nbsp;Temporary to permanent<br />Hourly rate:&nbsp;&pound;17.41 per hour</p><p>gap Personnel Bristol is operating as an employment business and is hiring 4 Pallet Stacking Operatives to work in a food production environment. The role will play a key role in our production and warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate handling of bulk materials. This position requires physical strength, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols while stacking pallets and preparing ingredients for distribution.</p><p>The job role:</p><ul class="text">
<li data-section-id="1hhv5jb" data-start="1083" data-end="1187">Safely lift, move, and stack heavy pallets and ingredient containers according to company standards.</li><li data-section-id="1hc1iy6" data-start="1188" data-end="1262">Organize pallets in the warehouse to optimize space and accessibility.</li><li data-section-id="107bodj" data-start="1263" data-end="1337">Inspect pallets and products for quality and accuracy before stacking.</li><li data-section-id="ftz0f8" data-start="1338" data-end="1454">Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment as required (training provided if needed).</li><li data-section-id="1lookab" data-start="1455" data-end="1557">Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.</li><li data-section-id="noktfh" data-start="1558" data-end="1615">Assist in loading and unloading deliveries as needed.</li><li data-section-id="1aneesi" data-start="1616" data-end="1716">Report any equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or inventory discrepancies to the supervisor.</li><li data-section-id="1lwvrj6" data-start="1717" data-end="1808">Work collaboratively with the warehouse team to meet production and shipping schedules.</li></ul>
<p>The Candidate:</p><ul class="text">
<li>Punctual and good time management&nbsp;</li><li>Manufacturing experience beneficial</li><li>Attention to details</li><li>Driving licence essential&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to communicate well</li><li data-section-id="a2kbk6" data-start="1843" data-end="1924">Previous experience in warehouse operations or heavy lifting roles preferred.</li><li data-section-id="7fv51k" data-start="1925" data-end="2017">Ability to lift heavy loads safely</li></ul>
<p>If you are interested, please get in touch on&nbsp;0117 911 7111&nbsp;or click&nbsp;Apply now!</p>

Pallet Stacking Operative

<p>We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and growing food manufacturing site based in&nbsp;Duxford, Cambridgeshire.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a hands-on role where you will be picking, packing, assisting with keeping workplace clean and tidy and completing paperwork. You will be working in a fast-paced environment with real opportunities to progress &mdash; including development into a Line Leader position for the right person. Driving licence and transport is essential due to location of the role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong>&nbsp;Production Operative</p><p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Duxford, Cambridgeshire</p><p><strong>Pay:</strong>&pound;13.00 per hour</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong>&nbsp;Monday&ndash;Friday | 07:30&ndash;17:00</p><p><strong>Breaks:</strong>&nbsp;2 x 30-minute breaks</p><p><strong>Type:</strong>&nbsp;Temp to Perm Opportunity</p><p><strong>Duties:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul>
<li>Running and monitoring the production line</li><li>Operating machinery safely and efficiently</li><li>Supporting the management of teams on the line</li><li>Carrying out quality checks on products</li><li>Maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards</li><li>Sweeping and keeping work areas clean and tidy</li><li>General warehouse duties as required</li><li>Reporting equipment issues to line supervisors</li><li>Cleaning machines ready for the next production run</li></ul>
<p><strong>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</strong></p><p>✔ Good attitude and strong work ethic</p><p>✔ Team player with a reliable approach</p><p>✔ Own transport (location not accessible by public transport)</p><p>✔ Comfortable working in a food production environment</p><p>✔ Previous experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable but not essential &mdash; full training will be provided.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>If you're reliable, hands-on, and looking for a long-term opportunity in production, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, send your updated CV to <strong><a href="mailto:southedn@gap-personnel.com">southend@gap-personnel.com</a></strong> or contact our team on <strong>01702 987900</strong></p>

Production Operative

<p>Assembly Operatives</p><p>Exeter Airport, Devon</p><p>Temporary&nbsp;</p><p>gap personnel&nbsp;are recruiting for an Assembly Operative for a manufacturing company based in Exeter.</p><p><strong>The role of an Assembly Operative is varied with duties including:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Assemble orders as allocated, meeting and exceeding quality expectations</li><li>Follow written and technical drawing instructions accurately</li><li>Complete tasks within required timeframes</li><li>Work safely in line with company Health &amp; Safety procedures</li><li>Maintain high quality standards across all assembled products</li><li>Ensure a clean and organised working environment</li></ul>
<p><strong>Working Hours &amp; Pay:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Monday to Thursday 0830am &ndash; 1700pm, Friday 0800am until 1600pm</li><li>&pound;12.90 per hour</li></ul>
<p><strong>Essential for the role:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Previous factory or manufacturing experience (preferred)</li><li>Good verbal communication skills</li><li>Proactive and flexible approach to work</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team</li></ul>
<p>Successful candidates we be a pro-active team worker, 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.</p><p>Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact.&nbsp;</p>

Assembly Operative 

<p><strong>Warehouse Operatives &nbsp;</strong></p><p>Exeter, EX2&nbsp;</p><p>Temporary ongoing</p><p>gap personnel are currently recruiting for&nbsp;<strong>Warehouse Operatives</strong>&nbsp;based in Exeter with picking and packing experience, starting immediately on a temporary ongoing basis.</p><p><strong>Working within the warehouse you will be responsible for:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Picking multiple items and ensuring they are 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>Maintaining a safe working environment</li><li>Attention to detail and focus on accuracy</li></ul>
<p><strong>Hours &amp; Pay:</strong></p><ul>
<li>Monday to Friday 8am &ndash; 4.30pm</li><li>&pound;12.71ph</li></ul>
<p>Full training will be provided for this role, alongside additional company inductions to ensure you are able to always complete your duties competently whilst adhering to all social distancing measures. Site provides access to car park, canteen, vending machines, a fun &amp; friendly atmosphere, and worker engagement. Easily commutable via public transport.</p><p>gap personnel is operating as a recruitment business</p>

Warehouse Operative

<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Warehouse &amp; Refurbishment Operatives to join our team in Wakefield.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><br>Location:&nbsp; Wakefield<br>Hours: 06:30 &ndash; 15:00<br>Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 per hour</p>
<h3>Duties Include:</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Operating and assisting with a derust machine</li>
<li>Picking and packing products</li>
<li>General warehouse duties</li>
<li>Refurbishment and preparation of products</li>
<li>Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</h3>
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Good attention to detail</li>
<li>Basic counting skills</li>
<li>Reliable with good attendance</li>
<li>Positive attitude and willingness to work</li>
</ul>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity for someone looking for stable daytime hours and ongoing work.</p>
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
<p>Please apply by sending your CV to:<br><a href="mailto:blackburn@gap-personnel.com">blackburn@gap-personnel.com</a></p>

Warehouse & Refurbishment Operatives

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">And yet...</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>What we actually do differently</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p data-start="362" data-end="460">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.</p>

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">You&rsquo;ve got the right people.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">The right skills.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Even the right schedule.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;<em>off</em>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Close, but not <em>exactly </em>aligned</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Keeping everyone on the same page</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Beyond filling shifts</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Invisible stress, visible results</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Operational stress rarely announces itself. It arrives as minor delays, repeated questions, or teams that seem to be working - just not quite <em>together</em>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><strong>#ItJustWorks.</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p data-start="286" data-end="368">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.</p>

Working side by side, but still worlds apart?

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Chaos included</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Prep like a pro</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><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.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Hit the ground running</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(53, 152, 219);"><strong>Happy teams, happy machines</strong></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
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<p><br>So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?</p>
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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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<p>What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.<br><br></p>

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<h2><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Sounds like a good fit for you - but what else is on offer ?</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:</span></p>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Heavily subsidised on-site canteen</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Free on-site gyms</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">The Range shop discounts</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Bus service including smaller towns &amp; villages, plus free on - site parking&nbsp;</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Uniform</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Cycle to work scheme &amp; more&nbsp;</span></li>
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<div class="description"><h2><span style="color: #2c2864;"><strong>What makes The Range a different kind of workplace?</strong></span></h2>
<div class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:</span></div>
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies</span></li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" 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.</span></li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" 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.</span></li>
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<div class="description"><h2><span style="color: #ecf0f1;"><strong>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2><strong>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</strong></h2><p>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;</p><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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<p><strong>As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5><p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

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><p>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>.</p>

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

<h5>Mission</h5><p class="ql-align-justify">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.</p>

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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><p>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>.</p>

<p><strong>Want to know why jobseekers come back to us time and time again? </strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

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<li>Our teams are ready to help, no matter how big or small your requirements.</li>
<li>We can offer high volume temporary workforce supply with an onsite provision, a local branch-based team, or a combination of the two if you have multiple operations, or resourcing for permanent workers &ndash; just let us know what you need.</li>
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<p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Need new industrial staff for your business?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">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.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. </span></p>

<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><span style="color: #2c2864;"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Do you have high-volume temporary requirements?</span></strong></span></h2><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">Onsite supply solution:</span></p><ul><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">Your dedicated contract management team will be based within your operation as an extension of your operational team.</span></li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span 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.</span></li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span 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.</span></li></ul><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">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.</span></p></div>

<p data-start="59" data-end="380">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.</p>

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