Engineering recruitment
Looking for top technical talent to excel in your business? Here at gap technical we understand what it takes to find engineering candidates. We use our experience and expertise to deliver only the best in permanent and contract professionals so you can focus on the continued growth and success of your business. We do this, despite a widely renowned skills shortage across the sector. So whether you&rsquo;re looking to bolster your design, production, or maintenance engineering team, let us take the stress out of your recruitment &ndash; get in touch today!
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Engineering jobs
It&rsquo;s a bit of a catch-all term because it&rsquo;s such a broad sector, essentially encompassing the design, production and maintenance of materials and processes. And because Engineers are the driving force behind the innovation that can happen when science and technology meet, it&rsquo;s no wonder the sector is at the forefront of some of the most high-tech advancements in recent years. It's well-known that there&rsquo;s a skills shortage within engineering so if you&rsquo;re a current or future engineer there&rsquo;s never been a better time to look for your next opportunity, and we&rsquo;re here to help.

Engineering

Scientific recruitment
If it&rsquo;s scientific candidates you&rsquo;re after, look no further. We work with pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and diagnostic companies to secure the talent needed to make new discoveries, push boundaries, and effect change. We&rsquo;ll only ever put forward the strongest candidates for interview &ndash; those that most closely match your criteria &ndash; by determining qualifications, experience, person-spec suitability, and career goals. And our recruitment specialists are on hand to create a tailored recruitment strategy for you, so all that&rsquo;s left is for you to do is get in touch to see how we can help.
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Scientific jobs
It&rsquo;s a sector focusing on making discoveries, pushing boundaries, and effecting change. Your knowledge and experience can be utilised across so many industries that impact our day-to-day lives, from therapeutics to food and consumer products. We work with pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and diagnostic companies, so if you&rsquo;ve got the skills, we&rsquo;ve got the industry connections to find you that perfect placement.

Scientific

&nbsp;Quality recruitment 
You must ensure your products and services are produced to meet customer expectation &ndash; and you need qualified employees to make it happen. gap technical has a strong presence within the quality sector, offering a comprehensive range of recruitment services across the broad range of industries with quality requirements. If it&rsquo;s process-driven individuals you&rsquo;re after, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to implementing and upholding quality standards, get in touch today &ndash; we'd love to discuss how we can support you.
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Quality jobs
Quality Assurance (QA) is process-oriented; by creating, revising, and implementing exactly defined processes and quality standards, any variation in the quality of a product is removed. You&rsquo;re driven by a &ldquo;right first time&rdquo; ethos that ensures procedures are in place and, if followed precisely, products consistently meet pre-defined standards and are ultimately safe to be used. Sound like you? If you&rsquo;re looking for a new opportunity in quality, we can help.
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Quality

<h3>Your trusted partner for construction staffing across the UK</h3>
Looking to hire reliable, experienced workers for your construction projects? gap construction delivers tailored construction recruitment services across the UK, helping contractors, developers, and principal construction companies find the right people at the right time.
From recruiting site managers and quantity surveyors to sourcing skilled trades and labourers, our team specialises in placing trusted professionals in both temporary and permanent roles. We support a wide range of projects - from residential builds to major infrastructure developments.
We understand that every construction site is different. That&rsquo;s why our construction staffing solutions are built to match your needs, whether you&rsquo;re hiring for a short term project, scaling a large workforce, or building a long term team. Our recruitment consultants have deep industry knowledge and a strong candidate network across the UK.
<h3>Our recruitment specialisms</h3>
We recruit for positions across the construction industry:
Trades and labour Roles including Groundworkers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Joiners, Plasterers, Painters and Telescopic FLT drivers &nbsp; Mechanical and electrical (M&amp;E) Roles including Electricians, Electrical testers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Welders, Gas engineers, and Mates &nbsp; Maintenance, facilities management (FM) and building services Roles including Domestic / commercial gas engineers, Electrical / mechanical maintenance engineers, Maintenance supervisors / managers, Heating / air conditioning engineers (HVAC), Facilities managers, and Multi-skilled maintenance engineers &nbsp; White-collar Roles including Site managers, Quantity surveyors, Estimators, Project managers, Commercial directors, and Construction directors
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<h3>Get in touch with gap construction today</h3>
Ready to find the perfect talent for your construction projects? Whether you're looking to hire for a short-term project, scale up your workforce, or build a long term team,&nbsp;gap construction is here to help. Our expert consultants are committed to delivering the right candidates, quickly and efficiently. <a href="https://www.gap-technical.com/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact us today</a> to discuss your recruitment needs, and let us help you find the professionals who will keep your project on track.

<h2>Construction jobs with gap construction</h2>
From design and building to repairs and alterations, the opportunities within the construction industry are as varied as the structures they create and maintain. This sector, always focused on delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, is now also placing a growing emphasis on sustainability and aesthetics. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career,&nbsp;gap construction is ready to help you find the ideal role.
At gap construction, we specialise in connecting you with a wide range of roles within the construction industry. Our consultants understand the needs of the sector and work with you to ensure you&rsquo;re matched with a job that suits your skills and career goals. Whether you're looking for temporary or permanent positions, we&rsquo;ve got something for you.
<h3>Construction roles we recruit for</h3>
We recruit for a variety of roles across the construction industry, ensuring we cover all sectors, from trades and labour to managerial and technical positions. Here&rsquo;s a closer look at the roles we often recruit for:
<h4>Trades and labour</h4>
If you have hands-on experience in the construction field, we recruit for the following roles:
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Groundworkers
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Bricklayers
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Carpenters
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Joiners
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Plasterers
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Painters
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Telescopic FLT drivers
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<h4>Mechanical and electrical (M&amp;E)</h4>
The M&amp;E sector is essential for ensuring that buildings are properly equipped and functional. We recruit for roles such as:
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Electricians
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Electrical testers
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Plumbers
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Pipefitters
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Welders
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Gas engineers
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Mates
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<h4>Maintenance, facilities management (FM) and building services</h4>
Our recruitment services also cover essential maintenance and building services roles, such as:
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Domestic / commercial gas engineers
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Electrical / mechanical maintenance engineers
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Maintenance supervisors / managers
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Heating / air conditioning engineers (HVAC)
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Facilities managers
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Multi-skilled maintenance engineers
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</ul>
<h4>White - collar</h4>
For those with managerial or technical expertise, we also recruit for the following roles:
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Site managers
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Quantity surveyors
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Estimators
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Project managers
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Commercial directors
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Construction directors
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<h3 data-start="3047" data-end="3083">Why choose gap construction?</h3>
Choosing the right recruitment agency can make all the difference in your job search. Here&rsquo;s why you should choose gap construction:
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Expertise in construction recruitment: Our recruitment consultants have in depth industry knowledge and experience, ensuring you&rsquo;re matched with the best opportunities.
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Wide range of roles: We cover all construction sectors, from hands on trades to managerial positions, giving you plenty of options.
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Personalised approach: We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that fit your skills and ambitions.
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Nationwide opportunities: No matter where you are in the UK, we have job opportunities available across the country.
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<h3 data-start="73" data-end="124">Take the next step in your construction career</h3>
If you're ready to find your next job in the construction industry, <a href="https://www.gap-technical.com/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch with gap construction today</a>. Whether you're looking for temporary or permanent roles, we have a wide range of opportunities to help you move forward in your career.
<a href="https://www.gap-technical.com/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact us today</a> to learn more about the current job openings, or<a href="https://www.gap-technical.com/jobs/#/construction" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> search our jobs here</a>, and take the first step towards securing your next role in the construction industry!

Construction

Did you know that we&rsquo;re part of gap personnel group?
So if it's not a gap technical role you&rsquo;re after, there&rsquo;s still a good chance we can help. We&rsquo;re structured by specialism which means we&rsquo;re confident we can help you find the right placement in the right industry. Let&rsquo;s start by getting you in touch with the right team.
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Where it all began back in 1998. Once an independent staffing provider in North Wales, we&rsquo;re now one of the largest industrial recruiters in the UK. So whether you&rsquo;re a business looking for an extra pair of hands (or many hands!), or you&rsquo;re a jobseeker looking for the right opportunity, we&rsquo;re ready to help.
With more than 50 hubs across England and Wales, our teams are on hand to support you with entry-level and semi-skilled placements across Warehousing and Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG, Waste and Recycling, Public Sector amongst other blue-collar roles. <a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a>
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Once known as gap professional, In April 2021 we had a glow-up and rebranded as Hawk 3 Talent Solutions. Still the same friendly, longstanding team - just an improved, evolved version, with more flexible solutions to suit the changing market conditions and covering more specialisms too. Lots more in fact, as we now work within (big breath) HR, sales, finance, legal, business support, creative and digital, aerospace and defence<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">, FMCG and online retail, facilities management, supply chain and logistics, manufacturing and automation.
We&rsquo;re hawk-like (get it?) in our delivery by working with agility, pace, and perspective. So whether you&rsquo;re keeping an eye out for your next placement, or on the hunt for talent to strengthen your team, we&rsquo;re ready to hop to it. <a href="https://www.hawk-3.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a>
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The original specialist division of gap personnel group; established back in 2007 our dedicated driving recruiters help to maintain the link between producers and consumers through the delivery of skilled, compliant drivers.
From FLTs, to multi-drop, to LGV C+E and everything in between, if you&rsquo;re looking for driving sector expertise to support you in securing your next work placement or sourcing a licenced driving professional for your business, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a>

Did you know that we&rsquo;re part of gap personnel group?
Perhaps it&rsquo;s not technical roles that you&rsquo;re recruiting for &ndash; if that&rsquo;s the case, then we might still be able to help. As part of gap personnel group we can help you find the right people for your business whenever you need them. From unskilled to senior level, individuals to entire teams, temporary ad-hoc needs to permanent placements &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got the business model for you.
No jargon, no hard sales. We want to have real conversations about your recruitment needs and come up with a solution so that we can meet them together. We have a number of specialist divisions, which means you&rsquo;ll only ever talk to someone who understands your business. Let&rsquo;s start by getting you in touch with the right team.
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Where it all began back in 1998. Once an independent staffing provider in North Wales, we&rsquo;re now one of the largest industrial recruiters in the UK. So whether you&rsquo;re a business looking for an extra pair of hands (or many hands!), or you&rsquo;re a jobseeker looking for the right opportunity, we&rsquo;re ready to help.
With more than 50 hubs across England and Wales, our teams are on hand to support you with entry-level and semi-skilled placements across Warehousing and Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG, Waste and Recycling, Public Sector amongst other blue-collar roles.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a>
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Once known as gap professional, In April 2021 we had a glow-up and rebranded as Hawk 3 Talent Solutions. Still the same friendly, longstanding team - just an improved, evolved version, with more flexible solutions to suit the changing market conditions and covering more specialisms too. Lots more in fact, as we now work within (big breath) HR, sales, finance, legal, business support, creative and digital, aerospace and defence<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">, FMCG and online retail, facilities management, supply chain and logistics, manufacturing and automation.
We&rsquo;re hawk-like (get it?) in our delivery by working with agility, pace, and perspective. So whether you&rsquo;re keeping an eye out for your next placement, or on the hunt for talent to strengthen your team, we&rsquo;re ready to hop to it. <a href="https://www.hawk-3.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a>
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The original specialist division of gap personnel group; established back in 2007 our dedicated driving recruiters help to maintain the link between producers and consumers through the delivery of skilled, compliant drivers.
From FLTs, to multi-drop, to LGV C+E and everything in between, if you&rsquo;re looking for driving sector expertise to support you in securing your next work placement or sourcing a licenced driving professional for your business, you&rsquo;ve come to the right place. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a>

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

<h2>Benefits</h2>So, the core values sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?<ul><li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>An additional ½ day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>What are you waiting for? We’d love to hear from you.*An additional 1/2 day holiday on your birthday

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As gap technical grows, so does our need for top talent.Happy employees stay in their job four times longer than unhappy employees on average – which makes sense, doesn’t it? We’re determined to build an engaged team, and that’s why we work so hard to build a working environment that’s a supportive, fun place to grow. And we know it works - in 2023 we received our 3-star accreditation by Best Companies to Work for, achieved through "outstanding" commitment to workplace engagement.We think that experience is great, but attitude is better. We’re always interested in talking to people who identify with our core values; innovative - Consultative, Accountable, Real and Ethical. Sound like you? Then check out our current vacancies. And if there’s nothing there that is a good match right now then please don’t hesitate to get in touch about future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

&nbsp;We think that experience is great, but attitude is better. We’re always interested in talking to people who identify with our core values; innovative - Consultative, Accountable, Real and Ethical. Sound like you? Then check out our current vacancies. And if there’s nothing there that is a good match right now then please don’t hesitate to get in touch about future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;Join the gap family!

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gap technical hubs Choose your region to find the contact details of your local gap technical branch or get in touch through our enquiry form below<h5> </h5>

Hello, and welcome to gap technical!How do we introduce you to all things gap technical without sounding like it’s all about us? It’s not - it’s about what we can do for you, but we understand why you might want to know a bit more about the kind of business we are when deciding if we’re the right fit for you.So if it’s a quick overview you’re looking for then we’ve made it easy – we’ve put it all in a video! Give us a minute or two and you’ll understand more about where it all began, and how we’ve expanded our team and specialisms to support your technical requirements.

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.

The best interests of all of 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 uphold a culture of responsibility, defining and agreeing expectations, and being held accountable against them.

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.

We offer peace of mind through ethical and compliant practices, for clients, candidates, and employees.

<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.We want to be people’s first choice in an industry where there’s a lot of choice – it’s how our growth ambitions will be achieved.

<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.Yes, we’ve got bigger over the years, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost that ‘local’ feel – we respect and nurture every relationship.

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If this role is permanent, gap technical is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap technical is operating as the employment business. gap technical is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour 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 <a href="/privacy-policies/">Privacy Policy</a>

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Let’s explain what our core values will mean to you

It’s right there in the job title, ‘Consultant’. We want to understand precisely what you’re looking for as you make your next career move; your expectations around a benefits package, preferred shifts and location, and the type of company culture that will be the right fit. Only by consulting with you can we find you that perfect match.

If we say we’ll do it, then we’ll do it. Got a query about a role or hiring company? If we don’t already know the answer we’ll find out and come straight back to you. Expecting feedback on your application or interview? We’ll agree a timeframe with you, and that’s exactly when you can expect to hear from us.

We want to get to know you so we can support you personally. We’re friendly (if we say so ourselves) and responsive, and that’s why we know we can build a real partnership with you. We get it, looking for a new job can be daunting. So, let’s have open and honest conversations at every stage of the process so we get it right first time.

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>.

<h2>Want to know why people trust us to match them with their perfect role? It’s because we care.&nbsp;</h2>We’re ‘people’ people through and through, so you can be confident that you and your needs are the focus of your journey with us – it’s embedded in our core values.

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gap technical hubsChoose your region to find the contact details of your local gap technical branch or get in touch through our enquiry form below<h5> </h5>

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1 or 100, temp or perm – we’ve got a pricing solution to fit your needs.With access to circa 22 million candidates (yes – really!) through our industry leading technology and job board partnerships, our specialists will support you throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, all the while giving you peace of mind thanks to our aftercare service and perm placement refund schedule.We’ll build a solution around your specific resourcing requirements, and guarantee that all of our recruitment campaigns will offer:<h6> </h6>

Choose a team that cares about what you needHire the people you need for temporary, interim and permanent roles in engineering, science, trades, quality and IT. Fill out the form to tell our team your requirements and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

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