Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

680.6

Quick facts

What we do:
Recruitment and Training Specialist
Year established:
1997
Website:
http://www.gap-personnel.com/
Contact
- 2 Chesney Court , Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL13 7YP

About gap personnel group

gap Personnel Holdings are recruitment and training specialists, providing flexible recruitment and training solutions in the industrial, technical, logistics, FMCG, driving and commercial sectors.

The company’s ultimate goal is to be recognised as the largest and most profitable independent agency in the UK by 2020, achieving a turnover of £250 million. They aim to achieve this by continuously adhering to their core principles of trust, quality, reliability, delivery, equality and environmental responsibility.

gap believe that great people create great companies. So they ensure that starting an exciting career with them is just the beginning - they strive to offer professional development, personal fulfilment and the chance to shape an exciting future for staff whilst simultaneously shaping the future of the company.

Headquartered in Wrexham and with 38 sites across the UK, the business is led by Managing Director Mark Roberts, who goes out of his way to get to know all of gap’s employees.

What is it like to work for gap personnel group

Leadership

79% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Their senior management team is all ‘homegrown’, with each member involved in forming the values and principles of the business. They lead from the front, and ensure they are on hand to step in and support their teams.

79% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Personal Growth

89% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Employees are requested to complete a VAK questionnaire in order to assess their learning. From this analysis, the company has adapted their approach to communication to ensure it is not only written, but visually communicated via webinars, mini videos, shorts and animations.

89% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Giving Something Back

86% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

In 2018, employees took on a 24-hour canoe challenge from Scotland to England to raise funds for an ex-employee diagnosed with leukaemia. They set the target at £5,000, and the current balance raised stands at £6,103, which is an amazing achievement.

86% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training to all staff
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff