Job Title: Warehouse Operative Night shiftLocation: Swindon, SN3Pay Rate: &pound;14.91 and after 12 weeks &pound;15.26Shifts:&nbsp; Sunday &ndash; Thursday , 10pm &ndash; 6amContract: Temporary ongoingGap personnel are proud to be working together with a largest global manufacturer of Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion batteries based in Swindon, who are currently looking for multiple Warehouse Operatives to support busy Manufacturing company, on Night shift.Job Duties:<ul>
<li>Receive, unload and pick products to a high standard using both pick sheets and an RFU scanner.</li><li>Operating low level order picker &amp; RF scanner you will be picking products ready for despatch</li><li>Ability to work accurately and safely, maintaining to Health and Safety procedures and regulations</li><li>Ability to work to tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to spot quality issues and able to confidently report issues to a Team Lead/Supervisor</li><li>Manual handling</li><li>Stock replenishment</li><li>Stock put away</li></ul>
Ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic work ethic with a willingness to improve and make a difference.</li><li>Previous warehouse experience is a MUST</li><li>Good knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures
<ul>
<li>Ability to problem solve and think outside the box.</li><li>Ability to go the extra mile and be flexible with working hours when needed.</li><li>Ability to follow &amp; fully understand instructions and be able to clearly explain requirements to others.</li><li>Good team skills to be able to work with others and lead from the front.</li><li>Good verbal &amp; written communication skills</li><li>Good attention to detail.</li><li>Be physically fit</li></ul>
</li></ul>
Due to nature of the business, Health and Safety induction and walkaround will be held on site. Prior maths test to be completed by the candidate, and sent back to agency representative for positive verification. All interviews will be held on site too.For those who demonstrate good working ethics, and commitment, there are permanent opportunities available.If the job sounds like for you, please contact Aga immediately on 07972667856. Alternatively please call the office on 01793 687605 and ask for Aga or Paul.&nbsp;

Warehouse Operative Night Shift

Warehouse &amp; Product Decontamination OperativesLocation:&nbsp;Exeter, Devon Pay Rate:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 per hour, Temporary contract Hours:&nbsp;Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00&ndash;19:00 (You will cover different shifts during these hours)&nbsp;gap personnel&nbsp;are recruiting for&nbsp;Warehouse Operatives&nbsp;and&nbsp;Product Decontamination Operatives&nbsp;on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation in Exeter. These roles offer a great opportunity to join a supportive team within an essential healthcare service.Duties<ul>
<li>Coordinate equipment orders for delivery, installation, and collection.</li><li>Pick, check and prepare stock accurately.</li><li>Identify and report any order or stock discrepancies.</li><li>Support technicians with selecting and recording stock.</li><li>Handle equipment used by individuals with different needs and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Receive and inspect returned medical equipment.</li><li>Clean and disinfect items such as&nbsp;beds, mattresses, and mobility aids&nbsp;to infection control standards.</li><li>Use approved cleaning products and follow safety procedures.</li><li>Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant.</li><li>Report faults or damage to the relevant team</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:<ul>
<li>Experience in a busy&nbsp;warehouse or logistics&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>IT literate and able to learn new systems.</li><li>Stock control experience (advantageous but not essential)</li><li>Understanding of&nbsp;infection control and hygiene standards&nbsp;(training provided).</li><li>Good attention to detail and team-focused attitude.</li></ul>
Interested? Apply today with your CV to join a growing and dedicated team in Exeter.

Warehouse Operative 

Production Operatives Wanted &ndash; Canvey IslandReady to take the next step in your production career? We&rsquo;re recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing company based in Canvey Island, and they&rsquo;re looking for reliable Production Operatives to join their busy team.Position: Temp to Perm Location: Canvey Island Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am &ndash; 4:00pm Pay: &pound;12.71 per hour<h3 data-start="431" data-end="444">The Role:</h3>
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Carry out assembly, filling, and labelling duties in line with production and quality standards</li><li data-start="545" data-end="613">
Perform thorough quality checks to ensure high product standards</li><li data-start="614" data-end="658">
Pack products accurately and efficiently</li><li data-start="659" data-end="717">
Operate machinery as part of the manufacturing process</li></ul>
<h3 data-start="719" data-end="746">What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</h3>
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Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment</li><li data-start="812" data-end="856">
Confident operating production machinery</li><li data-start="857" data-end="933">
Experience working on a production line (advantageous but not essential)</li></ul>
If you&rsquo;re dependable, hardworking, and looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to go permanent, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Click &ldquo;Apply Now&rdquo;, send your CV to <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="1119" data-end="1145">southend@gap-personnel.com</a>, or call 01702 987900 for more information.

Production Operative

Assembly Operative &ndash; Bridgend&pound;15.17&ndash;&pound;15.25 per hour | Temp to Perm | Weekly Pay Immediate Start &ndash; 7th SeptemberAll candidates must have a valid DBS or be happy to go through one.Role OverviewWe&rsquo;re recruiting Assembly Operatives for a clean, well‑run, fast‑growing manufacturing site in Bridgend. You&rsquo;ll join a supportive team with long‑term opportunities and structured training.Shift OptionsChoose the shift pattern that suits you:<ul class="text">
<li>Shift 1 &ndash; 12‑hour Days &amp; Nights Consistent long‑shift pattern.</li><li>Shift 2 &ndash; Rotational Days, Afternoons &amp; Nights Monday to Friday only &mdash; weekends off.</li></ul>
Pay Rate<ul class="text">
<li>&pound;15.17&ndash;&pound;15.25 per hour</li><li>Weekly pay</li><li>Temp to perm opportunities</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul class="text">
<li>Using hand tools to assemble products</li><li>Building and assembling components</li><li>Quality checking items on the line</li><li>Packing finished goods for dispatch</li><li>Maintaining a clean, safe work area</li><li>Following all health &amp; safety procedures</li><li>Working effectively with your team and supervisors</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul class="text">
<li>Reliable and proactive attitude</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Willingness to learn and follow instructions</li><li>Comfortable with repetitive tasks and standing for long periods</li><li>Previous production or assembly experience is helpful but not essential</li></ul>
Why Join Us?<ul class="text">
<li>Full training provided</li><li>Friendly, supportive team</li><li>Clean, well‑managed facility</li><li>Long‑term career progression opportunities</li></ul>

Assembly Operative

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<h1>NHS Porter</h1>
Location: Community Hospital Hours: 15 - 37.5 hours per week Contract: Temporary Ongoing Pay Rate: &pound;12.71 - &pound;23.26 per hour (enhanced rates for evenings, weekends and bank holidays where applicable) Start Date: Immediate Start Available</div>
<h2>About the Role</h2>
We are seeking reliable and compassionate Porters to join a friendly team within a small Community Hospital. This is a vital frontline role supporting patient care and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of hospital services.Working as part of the Facilities Team, you will provide a professional portering service across the hospital, assisting with the safe movement of patients, equipment, supplies and clinical items.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Safely transport patients between wards, departments and treatment areas.</li><li>Move medical equipment, furniture and supplies throughout the hospital.</li><li>Deliver and collect clinical and non-clinical items as required.</li><li>Assist hospital staff with setting up rooms and equipment.</li><li>Respond promptly to porter requests across the site.</li><li>Support the transfer of specimens, medical records and pharmacy items.</li><li>Ensure wheelchairs, trolleys and other equipment are clean and available for use.</li><li>Follow all health and safety, infection prevention and manual handling procedures.</li><li>Provide a courteous and professional service to patients, visitors and staff.</li><li>Support emergency and ad hoc requests as directed by supervisors.</li></ul>
<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>
<ul>
<li>A positive and flexible attitude.</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties.</li><li>Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.</li><li>Previous porter, healthcare, facilities or customer-facing experience is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>
<h2>Working Pattern</h2>
<ul>
<li>15 to 37.5 hours per week available.</li><li>Rotational shifts.</li><li>Some weekend working required.</li><li>Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave and service demands.</li></ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Immediate start available.</li><li>Weekly pay.</li><li>Flexible part-time and full-time hours.</li><li>Opportunity to gain NHS experience.</li><li>Ongoing support from Gap Personnel.</li><li>Enhanced rates for unsociable hours where applicable.</li></ul>
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to complete NHS compliance checks, including reference checks and a DBS check where required.Apply today and become an important part of delivering excellent patient care within your local community hospital.</div>

Porter NHS

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are recruiting for 18 Production Operatives (12 x days, 6 x nights) to join our client in Leek, ST13 &nbsp;
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Ornua has been present in the UK for 100 years and today is one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the UK.
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Job: Production Operative
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Working hours:
Days - Monday to Friday (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm Rotating)&nbsp;
Nights &ndash; Sunday to Thursday (10pm to 2pm)
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Pay:
Days - &pound;13.38 per hour, OT rate of &pound;20.07 and &pound;26.76 per hour
Nights - &pound;15.38 per hour, OT rate of &pound;23.07 and &pound;30.76 per hour
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Benefits: Free hot drinks, free on-site parking, weekly pay, on-site canteen
&nbsp;
Location: Ornua Foods, Sunnyhill Rd, Leek, ST13 5SP
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The role: You will be working as a production operative in a fast-paced environment, packing and palletising cheese and ensuring a good quality of product is being distributed. There will be an induction beforehand to make you aware of site rules and expectations. We are looking for someone who is punctual, keen and motivated. It is a cold environment so warm clothing is advised. PPE will be provided if the applicant does not have any. No experience is needed as training is provided.
If interested, please contact 07740 824855 or crewe@gap-personnel.com Or click apply

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<h1>Computer Repair Technician</h1>
Location:&nbsp;Swindon Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Salary:&nbsp;&pound;12.71 Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm (Perm after 12 weeks for the right candidates)<h2>About the Role</h2>
Gap Personnel Swindon are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Computer Repair Technician to join our clients busy Service Centre team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, testing, and processing customer devices while ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and productivity.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills and a passion for technology who enjoys working in a fast-paced repair environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Inspect devices requiring repair on a first-come, first-served basis.</li><li>Perform comprehensive hardware and software diagnostics using all available testing tools and scripts.</li><li>Accurately identify faults and determine appropriate repair solutions.</li><li>Request required replacement parts and materials from the designated person within the business.</li><li>Carefully install replacement parts and components.</li><li>Verify that all replacement parts are safe, functional, and operating as intended.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the company's CRM system throughout the repair process.</li><li>Record details of parts used and any relevant service notes on each repair job.</li><li>Forward repaired devices to the Quality Control department for final testing and approval.</li><li>Achieve the company's target of completing an average of two repairs per hour.</li><li>Communicate promptly with the Service Centre Manager regarding any challenges or obstacles that may impact productivity targets.</li><li>Maintain a clean, organised, and controlled working environment at all times.</li></ul>
<h2>Skills and Experience</h2>
The ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Experience repairing computers, laptops, and electronic devices.</li><li>Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.</li><li>Good understanding of computer hardware and software systems.</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.</li><li>Ability to work efficiently in a target-driven environment.</li><li>Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.</li><li>Competent use of CRM or service management systems.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>A proactive and positive attitude towards problem-solving.</li></ul>
<h2>What We Offer</h2>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary.</li><li>Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend work.</li><li>Supportive and friendly working environment.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>Opportunity to work with a wide range of modern technology and devices.</li></ul>
<h2>How to Apply</h2>
To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.We look forward to hearing from you.</div>

Computer Repair Technician

gap personnel have been supporting our client with a variety of staff for a number of years and as their order book is busy until 2028, they are now looking to recruit another Assembly Operator with calibration experience
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You will have proven calibration experience, combining some mechanical assembly, using testing and adjusting equipment
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<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAIIAAgACA4QAQ" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Building electro-mechanical assemblies according to detailed engineering drawings and standard work instruction</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAIIAAgACA4QBg" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Performing high-precision adjustments to verify that products meet strict safety, quality, and performance criteria before they progress on the line.&nbsp;</li>
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</ul>
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<div class="otQkpb" role="heading" aria-level="3" data-animation-nesting="" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);">Essential Requirements</div>
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<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAIIAAgACBMQAQ" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Previous work in a production, engineering, or fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAIIAAgACBMQAg" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and production documents.</li>
<li class="Z1qcYe" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-hveid="CAIIAAgACBMQAw" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Familiarity with electronic test equipment&nbsp;</li>
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</ul>
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Assembly Operator

So here we are. The final blog in this year&rsquo;s #ItJustWorks campaign. Try to contain the emotion.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
<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.

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

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

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<h2>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</h2>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;<ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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