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

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<h2><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Sounds like a good fit for you - but what else is on offer ?</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Great benefits worth up to &pound;1,740 per year including:</span></p>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Heavily subsidised on-site canteen</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Free on-site gyms</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">The Range shop discounts</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Bus service including smaller towns &amp; villages, plus free on - site parking&nbsp;</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Uniform</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Cycle to work scheme &amp; more&nbsp;</span></li>
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<div class="description"><h2><span style="color: #2c2864;"><strong>What makes The Range a different kind of workplace?</strong></span></h2>
<div class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">What makes working for this leading brand different? Well, that’s easy:</span></div>
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<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">They are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned companies</span></li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">The Range has grown enormously since it’s inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of their retail concept, and they want to invest in their staff and make the future extraordinary.</span></li>
<li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">As a result of their success and ongoing expansion plans, they are opening their brand-new distribution centre in Stowmarket and this investment will create great opportunities with excellent onsite facilities and employee benefits.</span></li>
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<p>Email: <a class="text-white text-decoration-none" href="mailto:therangeapp@gap-personnel.com">therangeapp@gap-personnel.com</a></p>
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<div class="description"><h2><span style="color: #ecf0f1;"><strong>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse Associates</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Forklift drivers</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Shift Managers</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Front Line Managers</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Supervisors</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Goods in/out team</span></li>
<li style="color: #ecf0f1;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">Warehouse / MHE team</span></li>
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<h2><strong>Permanent full time and part time jobs working directly for The Range</strong></h2><p>Jobs available with great pay rates:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Warehouse Associates</li><li>Forklift drivers</li><li>Shift Managers</li><li>Front Line Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Goods in/out team</li><li>Warehouse / MHE team</li></ul>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<li>Our teams are ready to help, no matter how big or small your requirements.</li>
<li>We can offer high volume temporary workforce supply with an onsite provision, a local branch-based team, or a combination of the two if you have multiple operations, or resourcing for permanent workers &ndash; just let us know what you need.</li>
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<p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Need new industrial staff for your business?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">We can help you recruit temporary and permanent employees in Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG and many other blue-collar roles.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">With over 50 hubs across England and Wales made up of high-street branches and onsite managed services, we're confident we can source and hire the candidates you're looking for.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Please let us know your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. </span></p>

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

<div class="description"><h2><span style="color: #2c2864;"><strong><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Do you have high-volume temporary requirements?</span></strong></span></h2><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">Onsite supply solution:</span></p><ul><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">Your dedicated contract management team will be based within your operation as an extension of your operational team.</span></li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span style="color: #2c2864;">They&rsquo;ll be right there to partner with you to target improvements across key areas like planning, fulfilment, pre-placement training, productivity, and compliance.</span></li><li class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="color: #2c2864;"><span style="color: #2c2864;">But it&rsquo;s about so much more than operational delivery; candidate engagement at every stage of the journey is central to success. We&rsquo;ll work with you to increase candidate attraction and minimise worker attrition so you can benefit from the associated efficiency gains.</span></li></ul><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #2c2864;">Want to hear more about what our onsite team can do for you? We have a specialist high-volume implementation team ready to support a seamless, fully-risk-managed transition to our service &ndash; let&rsquo;s get the conversation started.</span></p></div>

<p data-start="59" data-end="380">Recruitment isn&rsquo;t without its challenges - compliance, audits, candidate quality, transparent pricing, clear communication, and reliable partnerships. At gap personnel, we don&rsquo;t just promise solutions, we deliver them. But don&rsquo;t take our word for it. Hear from businesses who&rsquo;ve trusted us to get it right, every time.</p>

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