Looking for a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment that offers something different from a typical warehouse position?Gap Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a well-established FMCG production site in Fakenham, where you will play an important part in keeping daily operations running smoothly behind the scenes.Immediate start available.&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;FakenhamShifts:&nbsp; 4on/4offWeekly Pay - &pound;12.86 Day shift / &pound;13.25 Night shiftDay Shifts&nbsp;&ndash; 06:00-18:00 &pound;12.86Night Shifts&nbsp;&ndash;18:00-06:00 &pound;13.25&nbsp;Duties:<ul>
<li>Picking, packing and preparing products for dispatch</li><li>Moving and organising stock (manual handling required)</li><li>Labelling and scanning goods accurately</li><li>Maintaining a clean and safe work environment</li><li>Working as part of a supportive warehouse team</li><li>Experience preferred but not essential</li></ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;How to Apply:Click&nbsp;Apply Now&nbsp;or send your CV to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Norwich@gap-personnel.com">Norwich@gap-personnel.com</a>.&nbsp;Give us a call on&nbsp;01603 767617Gap personnel operate as an Employment Business.

Production Operative

Job Title
Extrusion Operator
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Gap Personnel are currently looking to recruit an experience extrusion operator to support our manufacturing client based in Liverpool L9 area.
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Salary: &pound;28,000 increasing to &pound;32,000 after completion of 13 weeks training.
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Benefits
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee Assistance Programme
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
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Shift Pattern:&nbsp; First week of training 8am-4pm then 12-hour shifts: 8am-8pm / 8pm-8am, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off
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About The Role
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set up, operate, and maintain extrusion lines to produce high-quality products
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust machine settings and monitor processes
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain cleanliness of work areas
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow health and safety regulations
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Skills And Experience
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manufacturing experience required
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexibility to work continental shift patterns
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good understanding of health &amp; safety procedures
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For more information, please apply online with an attached up to date CV.

Extrusion operator

Looking for a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment that offers something different from a typical warehouse position?Gap Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a well-established production site in Fakenham, where you will play an important part in keeping daily operations running smoothly behind the scenes.&nbsp; Location: Fakenham Shifts: Day &amp; Night Shifts Available 4on/4off &nbsp;Weekly Pay &pound;12.86 - &pound;13.85|&nbsp; Immediate Start<div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div>
 What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing:<ul>
<li>Picking, packing and preparing chocolate products for dispatch</li><li>Moving and organising stock (manual handling required)</li><li>Labelling and scanning goods accurately</li><li>Maintaining a clean and safe work environment</li><li>Working as part of a supportive warehouse team</li></ul>
 Expirience preffered but not essential<div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div>
 Shift Options:<ul>
<li>Day Shifts &ndash; 06:00-18:00</li><li>Night Shifts &ndash;18:00-06:00</li><li> Overtime available during peak periods</li></ul>
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✅ What You&rsquo;ll Get:<ul>
<li>Weekly pay</li><li>Consistent hours &amp; shift patterns</li><li>Overtime Available</li><li>&nbsp;Temp To Perm Opportunities</li><li>A positive and welcoming team atmosphere</li></ul>
 How to Apply:Ready to get started? We&rsquo;re hiring now! Click Apply Now or send your CV to Norwich@gap-personnel.com Got a question? Give us a call on 01603 767617Gap personnel operate as an Employment Business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Location: Severn Beach BS35Job Role:&nbsp;Recycling Department Team LeadHours:08:00-17:00 Hourly Salary: 30,000 per annum Role Type: Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;Gap Personnel is looking for a Recycling Team leader for one of our clients based in Severn Beach BS35.Position:<ul>
<li>This is a practical leadership role, not a desk based management role.</li><li>The post holder works alongside the team while setting daily priorities, standards and pace.</li><li>This role acts as the first line lead for the recycling department and reports into Operations Management.</li><li>The role supports compliance and audit readiness but does not own permits, licences, regulator relationships, budgets or formal outcomes unless specifically delegated.</li></ul>
What success looks like:<ul>
<li>Daily work is planned, resourced and controlled, with clear priorities for the team.</li><li>Telecoms equipment is dismantled, sorted, labelled, recorded and moved into the correct reuse, recycling, recovery or disposal streams.</li><li>Holiday, absence and task cover are managed early enough to protect safety, output and service levels.</li><li>PPE, manual handling, workstation safety, housekeeping and material segregation standards are visible and consistent.</li><li>Records, labels, stock movements and disposal evidence are accurate enough to support traceability, audit and management review.</li><li>The team receives practical coaching and knows when to escalate issues or risks.</li></ul>
Key accountabilities.1. Hands on recycling operations.<ul>
<li>Work directly within recycling activity including dismantling, sorting, grading, handling, storing and preparing end of life telecoms equipment and recyclable materials.</li><li>Support correct identification and segregation of metals, plastics, printed circuit boards, batteries, reusable parts and controlled disposal items.</li><li>Keep materials in the correct bins, cages, storage locations or processing areas, with clear labelling in line with company process.</li></ul>
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<li>Support loading, unloading, internal stock movement, workstation preparation and safe handling where required.</li></ul>
2. Daily leadership, workload planning and team coverage.<ul>
<li>Set daily priorities and allocate tasks based on workload, resource, skills, safety requirements and operational deadlines.</li><li>Organise practical cover for dismantling, sorting, labelling, stock movement, housekeeping, dispatch preparation and other key activities.</li><li>Respond to planned and unplanned absence by reallocating work, arranging cover or escalating resource risks promptly.</li><li>Maintain clear handover notes so the team understands priorities, cover arrangements, gaps and actions.</li></ul>
3. Coaching, standards and performance support.<ul>
<li>Coach team members in safe dismantling, material segregation, tool use, equipment care, system discipline and quality standards.</li><li>Role model attendance, timekeeping, conduct, communication, safety behaviour and productivity.</li><li>Monitor KPI&rsquo;s, accuracy and completion throughout the day and give practical feedback.</li><li>Escalate repeated performance, conduct, attendance, safety or training concerns factually to Operations Management.</li></ul>
4. Health, safety, environment and housekeeping.<ul>
<li>Ensure PPE, manual handling, workstation safety, tool use and operational controls are followed.</li><li>Support safe handling of hazardous or sensitive components, including lithium-ion batteries and other controlled materials, in line with company procedure.</li><li>Stop or escalate unsafe work, poor storage, uncontrolled waste streams or practices that create risk.</li><li>Report incidents, near misses, non-conformances and process issues in line with company policies.</li></ul>
5. Quality, stock accuracy and continuous improvement.<ul>
<li>Support accurate recording of materials, stock movements, recoverable items, disposals, processed equipment and work completed.</li><li>Use business systems, spreadsheets, labels, forms or approved records to maintain traceability and operational control.</li><li>Identify repeat errors, delays, unclear instructions or practical changes that could improve safety, flow, accuracy or output.</li><li>Provide factual updates on output, risks, delays, resource gaps, training needs, stock issues and operational concerns.</li></ul>
Required experience, knowledge and skills.<ul>
<li>Practical experience in recycling, e-waste, telecoms equipment handling, warehouse operations, production, stock control or a similar hands on environment.</li><li>Confidence working with end of life telecoms equipment, out-of-box equipment, components and recyclable materials.</li><li>Safe and competent use of basic hand tools, workstations, handling equipment and manual handling methods relevant to the role.</li></ul>
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<li>Good working awareness of health and safety, PPE, housekeeping, material segregation and controlled handling requirements.</li><li>Ability to organise people and workload while maintaining output.</li><li>Attention to detail around labels, locations, stock accuracy, materials, customer requirements and system / record accuracy.</li><li>Basic IT capability, including business systems, scanning / recording tools, email, spreadsheets or operational reporting tools.</li><li>Clear communication skills and confidence to challenge poor standards constructively and escalate concerns when needed.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Decision making and authority<ul>
<li>Allocate daily tasks and adjust workflow within agreed priorities.</li><li>Coordinate daily cover, task allocation and holiday / absence cover planning.</li><li>Pause work or escalate immediately where there is a safety, environmental, quality, customer or stock risk.</li><li>Provide practical coaching, correction and feedback during the working day.</li><li>Recommend process improvements, training actions or resource changes. Requires Management Approval.</li><li>Change company policy, compliance controls or customer requirements.</li><li>Approve budgets, pay, recruitment or commercial arrangements.</li><li>Own permits, licences or regulator relationships unless formally appointed.</li><li>Make formal employment decisions such as disciplinary or capability outcomes.</li></ul>
If you are interested, please get in touch on 0117 911 7111 or click Apply now!

Team Leader

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment? Our client,&nbsp;a well-established and respected name in the manufacturing industry, is currently looking to expand its team with reliable and hard-working&nbsp;Production Operatives.
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Fixed&nbsp;shifts&nbsp;to fit a balanced work schedule:
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Days Shift shift: 6:00am &ndash; 2:00pm
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Ongoing training and support
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Opportunity to progress within a reputable company
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A safe and friendly working environment
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Your Role: As a Production Operative, you&rsquo;ll play a key role in the day-to-day manufacturing processes, ensuring high standards are met in quality, efficiency, and safety.
Main Duties:
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Operating machinery and equipment on the production line
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Packing flat pack furniture and doors to be dispatched to customers and fitters
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Handling materials and components
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Carrying out quality checks and reporting any issues
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Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
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Following company health and safety procedures at all times
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</ul>
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Rate of Pay:
&pound;12.71 per hour&nbsp;
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What We&rsquo;re Looking For:
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Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is desirable but not essential
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Good attention to detail
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Strong work ethic and reliability
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Apply Today! If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a company that values its people, then we want to hear from you!
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 job.
Whilst 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 future
By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy

Job Title: Warehouse Operative&nbsp; - Pallets repairingLocation: Swindon, SN5Pay Rate: 13.25 - &pound;17.25 p/hContract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities availablegap personnel Gloucester are recruiting for 12 Warehouse Operatives for their pallets repairing operations. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable using tools such as hammers or nail guns; however, please be assured that full training will be provided to those who may not have prior experience. It is important for candidates to be aware that the work environment may be noisy.Main Duties :<ul>
<li>Repairing broken and damaged pallets</li><li>Use of hand tools</li><li>Manual handling and lifting techniques to move pallets around</li><li>Quality checking on all repaired pallets</li><li>Adding nails, replacing</li><li>Sanding</li><li>Operating a narrow aisle</li></ul>
Working Hours<ul>
<li>Monday &ndash; Friday, 6am &ndash; 2pm and 2pm &ndash; 10pm &ndash; please be aware the shifts are rotational and all must work both shifts - rotating weekly</li></ul>
Hourly Pay Rates<ul>
<li>Basic Rate - &pound;13.25 p/h</li><li>OT paid after completion of 40 hours at &pound;14.25</li><li>Bonus scheme available on achieving teams targets &ndash; once bonus achieved, rate per hour is &pound;17.25</li></ul>
Successful candidates will have a can do attitude, be reliable and come with great attendance record from previous employers.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 01452 302852 or contact Aga directly on 07972667856 and the team will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Warehouse Operative - Pallets Repairing

Job Title: Night shift Warehouse PickersLocation: Thatcham RG19Pay Rate: &pound;13.82 per hour raising to &pound;15.92 after 6 monthsContract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities availablegap personnel are recruiting for 4 Warehouse Pickers for night shift for the company in Thatcham.The company is leading FMCG site, closely working with M&amp;S, whose mission is to bring the magic of M&amp;S Food to their millions of customers &ndash; whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with them.As a warehouse picker you will assist with the warehousing department as they look to pick and load the stock ready for distribution throughout the UK.For those that are able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the working hours there are permanent opportunities available.Main Duties as a Warehouse Picker:<ul>
<li>Picking of singular and multiple items using voice headsets</li><li>Ensuring items are picked as per client pick sheet</li><li>Items checked for damage and defects and issues reported</li><li>Stock replenishment when needed</li><li>All other adhoc warehouse duties</li></ul>
Working Hours:<ul>
<li>Any days out of 7 , start time 6pm &nbsp;( depending on volume sometimes you will be asked to start earlier at 4pm or sometimes even 2pm ), finish at around midnight.</li><li>During peak time, during pre-Easter time or around Christmas time, shift will last up to 12 hours</li><li>Candidate must be flexible to work weekends and especially during their most busiest days like Thursday - Sunday</li></ul>
Hourly Pay Rates<ul>
<li>Basic Rate - &pound;13.82 p/h raising to &pound;15.92 per hour after 6 months</li><li>OT &pound;14.94 p/h</li></ul>
Successful candidates will have experience working in similar role, must be good speaking English as commands for picking items are delivered through headset. As part of the selection process, inductions will be held on site in line with their health and safety policies.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 01452 302852 or directly to Aga on 07972667856 and the team will help you with your registration.gap personnel is acting as an employment business

Night shift warehouse picker

We are currently recruiting for a CNC Programmer /Miller in Chorley.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking business that is investing in its people, equipment, and future.&nbsp;
There will be opportunities for training, career progression, and involvement in exciting new projects.
The Role
As a CNC Programmer &amp; Operator, you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision components and fabricated parts to exact specifications.
You will work from detailed engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tooling, work-holding methods, and machining strategies to ensure efficient and accurate production.
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Location: Chorley&nbsp;
Shift hours: Monday -Thursday 07:30-16:00 / Friday 07:30-12:30&nbsp;
Salary: &pound;18.97 per hour&nbsp;
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Key Responsibilities
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Programming and operating CNC milling machines using HAAS or Heidenhain controls.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Producing precision components from engineering drawings.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Machining fabricated components and assemblies.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Selecting tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Working with a variety of materials, including exotic-grade alloys.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensuring all work meets quality and customer specifications.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Collaborating effectively with colleagues across the workshop and production teams.</li>
</ul>
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills &amp; Experience
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Time-served engineer with post-qualification machining experience.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Proven CNC programming and operating experience.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to programme HAAS or Heidenhain controls.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience using CAD/CAM programming software.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience machining fabricated components.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Knowledge of tooling selection, work-holding, and cutting strategies.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li>
</ul>
Desirable Skills
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Fusion 360 programming experience.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Knowledge of CNC turning, laser cutting, or water jet cutting.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Basic CAD design experience.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Forklift truck licence.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Full UK driving licence.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Up to &pound;18.97 per hour</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">37-hour working week</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Immediate start available</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Secure employment within a growing and ambitious company</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Opportunity to contribute to the future growth of the business</li>
</ul>
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If you have therelevant skills and experience , please send your CV to <a href="mailto:blackbun@gap-personnel.com">blackbun@gap-personnel.com</a>&nbsp;
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CNC Programmer /Miller 

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
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Over the past 11 months, we&rsquo;ve unpacked the everyday pressure points that shape how a temporary labour setup performs under demand. Not the dramatic, headline-grabbing problems. The quieter ones that gradually make life harder than it needs to be.
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<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/all-sparkle-no-substance-what-happens-when-compliance-takes-a-back-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Compliance</a> and auditing. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/peak-season-staffing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peak season planning</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/solutions/supply-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onsite support</a>. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candidate quality</a> and productivity. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/working-side-by-side-but-still-worlds-apart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operational integration</a>. The delicate art of getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
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Every industrial operation deals with these pressure points in some form. In fact, most site managers could probably name the lot without much prompting. And individually, none of them feel like a dealbreaker. But over time, the pattern becomes harder to ignore.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">The common thread</h3>
When one area struggles, the impact tends to spread. Agency reliability affects planning. Compliance underpins transparent pricing. And supplier communication influences everything from responsiveness to how smoothly a workforce transfer lands.
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The common denominator? Friction in the supply model &ndash; because when processes, people, and planning aren&rsquo;t aligned, problems don&rsquo;t stay contained. They ripple across entire teams. Supervisors end up rearranging shifts. Managers find themselves chasing updates. Someone fills gaps that shouldn&rsquo;t exist in the first place.
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In other words, the work doesn&rsquo;t disappear. It just lands somewhere else.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal">What it looks like when it just&nbsp;works</h3>
Remove unnecessary friction on-site, and the impact can range from subtle to immediately obvious. Leaders spend their time running the operation, not constantly managing what goes wrong. Teams move between tasks without hesitation. Shifts start on time, information flows as it should, and small issues are dealt with before they have a chance to grow.
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Priorities still change and plans still need flexing as the day unfolds. But there&rsquo;s less to correct, less to chase, and far fewer shortfalls that need addressing at short notice.
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The day feels more predictable. People know what&rsquo;s expected of them. The workforce supports delivery rather than creating extra work around it. And the site settles into a rhythm where things run as they should. Not because the work is any simpler, but because the structure behind it is doing its job properly.
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Smooth operations don&rsquo;t happen by chance. They come from a workforce model that&rsquo;s designed to absorb the pressures, support the team, and keep the day on track &ndash; no unnecessary chasing, no gaps left unfilled. That&rsquo;s not just a campaign idea. It&rsquo;s part of how we do things, every day, for every client.
If any of this has felt familiar over the past year, it might be worth a conversation - <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch</a> to see how we can help.
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With gap personnel&nbsp;#ItJustWorks.

When it just works

There&rsquo;s a particular kind of stress that only exists on a busy site. Everything is technically covered, there are names on the rota, the shifts are filled. And on paper, it totally works. Huzzah!
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And yet...
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Production is waiting on warehouse, warehouse is waiting on MHE &ndash; and FLT drivers? Well, they&rsquo;re on a different schedule entirely. And that&rsquo;s not to mention short-term projects which appear when you least expect them. Next thing you know someone calls in sick and suddenly the whole thing feels more fragile than it should.
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But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it&rsquo;s not a <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/managing-summer-no-shows-in-industrial-workforce/">staffing shortage</a>. It&rsquo;s a versatility problem.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When "we've got it covered" doesn't quite cover it</h3>
Most agency suppliers are good at something. Assembly lines? Sorted. Picker packers? No problem. Forklift drivers? You got it. But breadth is where it starts to wobble. Sites don&rsquo;t operate in neat silos &ndash; departments overlap, workloads vary, and demand spikes.
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If your supplier can only really do one or two things well, you end up handling the gaps yourself. Coordinating between departments, plugging holes, and asking someone to fill a role that requires a bit of know-how. Before you know it, the operation slows, production stalls, distribution waits, and managers spend more time moving people around than actually managing.
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You&rsquo;re not just juggling headcount &ndash; you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/quality-hires-beat-quick-fixes-every-time/">juggling capability</a>. And that&rsquo;s where the stress really sits.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Versatility doesn't have to be a bonus</h3>
You don&rsquo;t need more bodies. You need the right mix of skills, available at the right time, without having to chase, check, and double-check on the daily. Because a genuinely versatile workforce doesn&rsquo;t happen by accident &ndash; it comes from a supplier who can recruit across departments and place people where their skills can be used when requirements fluctuate. Cross-skilled staff who can move between manufacturing and warehouse as needed. FLT drivers who understand the entire process, not just their machine. New starters trained with flexibility in mind, not pigeonholed into one role.
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A team built for versatility removes friction, protects productivity when something inevitably shifts &ndash; because something always shifts &ndash; and stops site managers from feeling like air traffic controllers.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">What we actually do differently</h3>
We don&rsquo;t just fill bookings. We look at your operation as a whole, <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/">recruiting across departments</a> and building a labour pool that can pivot between them. Our focus is on building a supply model that accounts for the reality of your site, not the neat version on an org chart.
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We&rsquo;re also a dab hand at supporting cross-skilling and upskilling so your contingent workforce isn&rsquo;t static. We look at where agility adds value and build that into our model from day one. The result is simple: you&rsquo;ve got coverage across the board, and a team that can move where demand requires it.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Because complexity doesn't have to be complicated</h3>
Needing breadth of capability is normal. Managing it shouldn&rsquo;t feel like a daily balancing act. When your supplier understands the bigger picture and can supply exactly where it&rsquo;s needed, everything stays on track. People flex. Peaks don&rsquo;t derail you.
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And the stress that used to sit quietly in the background? It disappears.
With gap personnel, #ItJustWorks
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If managing workforce gaps feels harder than it should, let&rsquo;s change that. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/">Get in touch</a> today.

Staffing shortage? Or versatility gap?

You&rsquo;ve got the right people.
The right skills.
Even the right schedule.
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And yet, somehow, things still feel&hellip;off.
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Shifts are covered and the work gets done, but the rhythm is out of sync. Temps look like extras in a film they didn&rsquo;t audition for, permanent staff spend half their day <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/good-communication-and-strong-supplier-relationships-the-baseline-not-a-bonus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">translating</a>, the other half compensating, and managers find themselves patching cracks instead of repairing foundations.
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It&rsquo;s quiet, it&rsquo;s subtle, and it&rsquo;s exhausting. Welcome to the operational gap (and no, we&rsquo;re not in any way referring to ourselves).
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Close, but not exactly aligned</h3>
Temporary and permanent staff should work as one team. In practice, they often operate on parallel tracks &ndash; heading in the same ballpark direction, but probably following different maps.
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Differences in onboarding, standards, and expectations create subtle divides. Temps can feel like they&rsquo;re there to help, not there to stay, whilst permanent staff end up picking up the invisible load. Over time, the result is minor inefficiencies that quietly stack up. By the time they show up in numbers, they&rsquo;re already embedded in the culture. Output slows, engagement dips, turnover &ndash; you guessed it &ndash; creeps up.
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Nothing dramatic, nothing headline-worthy. Just constant friction, which somehow feels louder than it should.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Keeping everyone on the same page</h3>
<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/how-not-to-lose-your-team-or-your-head-during-a-workforce-transfer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integration</a> doesn&rsquo;t happen because people share a workspace. It happens when expectations, communication, and objectives are aligned &ndash; and someone is taking responsibility to keep it on track.
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When everyone is following the same playbook, small problems get nipped in the bud before they have a chance to grow. Accountability becomes shared, segregation becomes a thing of the past, and teams start working with the operation, not alongside it. And management can get back to focusing on their actual jobs instead of fretting about a &ldquo;them&rdquo; and &ldquo;us&rdquo; culture on the shopfloor.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Beyond filling shifts</h3>
Prepared candidates are just the start. The part so many agencies forget? Integration &ndash; and it&rsquo;s what separates a workforce that functions from one that genuinely performs. Because even the best onboarding won&rsquo;t help if temps are left to fend for themselves.
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At gap personnel, integration isn&rsquo;t an afterthought. We make sure temporary staff are part of the team from day one. They follow the same processes and understand the operation as a whole. And where possible, they&rsquo;ll join the same briefings too. It means everyone hits the ground running, working together as one seamless unit.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Invisible stress, visible results</h3>
Operational stress rarely announces itself. It arrives as minor delays, repeated questions, or teams that seem to be working - just not quite together.
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With proper integration, no one notices. Temporary and permanent staff work productively side by side, standards stay solid, and retention holds steady. The operation just hums along, quietly and efficiently &ndash; exactly as it should.
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At gap personnel group, operational integration isn&rsquo;t something you have to think about. It&rsquo;s already taken care of.
#ItJustWorks.
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Ready to bring your workforce together? <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch</a> and let&rsquo;s make it happen.

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 So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional day off on your birthday</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
<li>Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay</li>
<li>A paid charity day to support a cause that matters to you</li>
<li>Flexible bank holidays and lifestyle leave to better suit your schedule</li>
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What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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<h6>Get in touch</h6>
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<li>Our teams are ready to help, no matter how big or small your requirements.</li>
<li>We can offer high volume temporary workforce supply with an onsite provision, a local branch-based team, or a combination of the two if you have multiple operations, or resourcing for permanent workers &ndash; just let us know what you need.</li>
<li>Drop us your vacancy needs and we&rsquo;ll give you a call back, or head over to our contact page and get in touch with your local team today.</li>
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Need new industrial staff for your business?We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.With over 50 hubs across England and Wales made up of high-street branches and onsite managed services, we're confident we can source and hire the candidates you're looking for.Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

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

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

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

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