Assembly Operative
Gap Personnel
£12.71/hour
Chapeltown, England, United Kingdom
Full time
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About Gap Personnel
Gap Personnel is a recruitment agency for industrial jobs in warehouses, logistics and manufacturing.
Job description from Gap Personnel
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 3:30pm Pay: Starting from £12.71 per hour Job Type: Ongoing, full-time
We’re currently recruiting for Assembly Operatives to join a well‑established manufacturing company in the Ecclesfield (Sheffield) area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands‑on experience in assembly, or anyone looking to develop their skills within a supportive engineering environment.
What you’ll be doing:
* Assembling oven units and components on a production line
* Using hand tools and power tools
* Following detailed instructions and diagrams
* Quality checking completed products
* Working safely and efficiently as part of a team
What we’re looking for:
* Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
* Good attention to detail
* Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
What you’ll get:
* Competitive starting pay of £12.71 per hour rising to £14.15 per hour after 12 weeks
* Long‑term opportunity with potential for progression
* Four‑day working week – enjoy long weekends!
* Friendly and supportive workplace
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
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Job insights from Breakroom
Factory production operatives
Factory production operatives manufacture goods and parts in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and drink, construction and engineering
What you’ll do as a factory production operatives:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Make, manufacture and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Gap Personnel pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Gap Personnel get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Gap Personnel spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn’t usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Gap Personnel worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Gap Personnel workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
60% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Gap Personnel?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Gap Personnel managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Gap Personnel feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Gap Personnel get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
40% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Gap Personnel recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Gap Personnel?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Head office understands the what’s happening
Do people think Gap Personnel head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
50% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Gap Personnel is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Gap Personnel employees say about their job
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Best thing
Meeting new people
Worst thing
The temps we're hiring, lack of comunication between management and personell.
Report this reviewEmployee at Gap Personnel, November 2025
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Best thing
Nice bosses, nice people, nice hours...no evenings or weekends,time off to suit me.
Worst thing
Minimum wage, zero hours contract via gap employment agency
Report this reviewProduction operator at Gap Personnel, February 2021
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