Machining Operator Competitive + Benefits Blackburn 4-day week Monday to Thursday gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Machining Operator to work at their facility based near Darwen Performance Objectives<ul><li>Set up and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality components</li><li>Interpret technical drawings and specifications</li><li>Perform routine maintenance and quality checks</li><li>Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot issues</li><li>Work collaboratively with the production team to meet deadlines</li><li>Ensure all health, safety and environmental requirements and maintained and followed</li></ul>Person Specification<ul><li>?Proven experience operating HAAS, Matsuura, and Doosan CNC Lathe machines.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.</li><li>?Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li><li>Good understanding of machining processes and tooling.</li><li>Flexible and proactive approach to work.</li></ul>Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date:15/10/2025 "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 Privacy Policy."

Machining Operator

Operations Manager / Head of Operations Competitive + Benefits Darwen Days Only gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Operations Manager to work at their facility based near Darwen Performance Objectives<ul><li>Own the monthly SIOP process to align demand forecasting, capacity planning, material levels, and resource allocation.</li><li>Develop and execute processes to meet company goals, focusing on quality, safety, and performance metrics.</li><li>Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.</li><li>Drive performance with continuous improvement to increase productivity and utilisation whilst reducing scrap.</li><li>Collaborating with the CEO on operational initiatives, in line with customer requirements.</li><li>Identify and implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Reinforce the importance for the standard of work, and adherence to core manufacturing principles and driving the discipline of the processes within operations.</li><li>Specifically driving OTD/OTIF, utilisation and efficiency.</li><li>Overseeing the load and capacity, working with planning to ensure the data is analysed. Liaising with the operations team to ensure they have the levels of resource to fulfil this.</li><li>Utilising the operations team to the best ability, identifying the use of skillsets to fulfil production requirements on time.</li><li>Optimise planning and lead times while ensuring readiness to support demand volatility.</li><li>Implement workflows to improve operational efficiency, reducing cost and increase throughput.</li><li>Driving the data driven KPI's to fully optimise the operational efficiency.</li><li>Ensure all operations comply with regulations, safety standards and internal policies.</li><li>Lead risk management efforts and develop contingency plans for operational disruptions.</li><li>Maintain a safe working environment and lead health and safety.</li><li>Ensure compliance with the quality and aerospace regulations such as NADCAP, ISO9001 etc with the support of the quality assurance team.</li><li>Driving the non-conformance in resolving these and planning for resolutions.</li><li>Develop and lead a high-performing operations team across multiple departments and shifts.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on the tactful aspects within operations.</li><li>Drive accountability and operational excellence throughout the team to succeed.</li><li>Develop a long-term workforce plan that supports growth, succession and evolution. Review skillsets to ensure agility and scalability.</li><li>Establish clear expectations and conduct regular reviews/team meetings providing feedback to the operational team.</li></ul>Person Specification<ul><li>Time served industry professional</li><li>10+ years in an equivalent role/environment</li><li>A proven track record of driving operational excellence</li><li>Aerospace manufacturing experience</li><li>Strong understanding of the company's industry and operational dynamics</li><li>Demonstrable experience in an advanced manufacturing environment</li><li>Demonstrate experience in "decision making" roles</li><li>Previous experience with KPI's, being target driven whilst supporting continuous improvement</li></ul>Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 09/10/2025 "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 Privacy Policy."

Head of Operations 

Perm Recruitment Consultant Warrington / Hybrid £26,000-£30,000 Per Annum + Commission and Excellent Benefits Thinking of a career in technical recruitment? Specialist engineering recruiter gap technical is looking to expand its team in Warrington to supplement our impressive year on year growth. Are you or do you know anyone looking for an exciting career with an organisation that boasts Investors in People - Gold status and a two-star best company award? Based in Centre Park, Warrington, WA1 1GG, we are well situated in the North West. Commutable from Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Runcorn, Warrington and Wigan. Salary; * Negotiable £26,000-£30,000 Per Annum * High achiever bonus Scheme up to 30% * Modern Contemporary offices that allow for social distancing and a safe working environment. * Flexibility to work from home where necessary. * Dynamic and flexible working environment. * Free Parking * Pension Scheme. * Healthcare Scheme * 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Free Birthday Holiday * Training funding and support So why join Gap technical Ltd? We have created a specialist presence within the technical sector and are looking for energetic, intelligent and motivated individuals to join our very successful team. We were shortlisted for Best Engineering Agency in 2019 at the Recruiter awards and despite working hard, we like to keep things fun! Rather than unrealistic KPIs, we operate achievable priority metrics that are agreed with individuals to add value to the team effort. These are visible at any time to allow our employees to operate effectively and steer away from micromanagement. We offer excellent training opportunities and run to robust processes. The additional headcount is another step towards our Mid-term growth strategy. The Position; Our culture is to develop hardworking, driven individuals by helping them achieve a rewarding career, within a growing industry and a high achieving team. If you have previous recruitment experience with a proven track record of developing key accounts / growing a recruitment desk then we are keen to take your career to the next level. If you do not have previous recruitment experience but are willing to work hard, learn and apply understanding then we are keen to develop aspiring individuals. We offer a rewarding career pathway with ongoing training and development opportunities. We have a large footprint of clients predominately around the North West and North Wales and offer re-training within the engineering and scientific sectors should it be required. Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 10/10/2025 "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 Privacy Policy."

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Mechanical ManagerWorking Hours: Monday to Friday (usually 08:00-17:00)Location: Office is based near Cambridge, but you will be expected to visit sites for installations and maintenanceWe are delighted to be supporting exclusively, a ambitious installations business with the recruitment of a experienced Mechanical ManagerAbout The Role<ul><li>Reporting to Head of Maintenance</li><li>Multi Site Management</li><li>Providing support and guidance to the maintenance teams</li><li>Progressive pathways available for driven candidates</li><li>Customer Facing</li></ul>About The Candidate:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years experience in a senior engineering position, in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.</li><li>Plumbing Qualification Neccessary</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.</li><li>Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.</li><li>Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.</li></ul>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Mechanical Manager

Maintenance Engineer Salary: £48,000 Location: Deeside Continental Days &amp; Nights (2Days/2nights/4off) gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near - Location Performance Objectives<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Work closely with their Line Manager, taking responsibility for delivering a high-quality engineering service in support of the achievement of operational targets.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Continuously work to improve the performance of People and Plant to deliver site efficiency and performance standards.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Complete the full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within the area that they work.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Rapidly diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and basic control &amp; instrumentation faults, within skill levels.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Complete all work allocated to a high standard, having the ability to complete all maintenance tasks across the installed asset base.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Working as a key member of the Engineering team, demonstrating Company Values and flexibility to support other teams/departments where required.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Reporting any non-conformances to Company Policies/Procedures/Standards and supporting corrective action activities.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Supporting the delivery of key performance indicators for the Factory linked to Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, and Cost standards.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Pro-actively identifying areas for continuous improvement within the production work environment/equipment/systems.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 36.0pt;">Demonstrating a willingness to develop within the role to achieve Excellent Competency Levels.</li></ul>Person Specification<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Time served Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3 City &amp; Guilds / ONC / BTEC</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Food Safety Level 2</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">HACCP Level 2</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Statutory Legislation</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">IPAF or equivalent</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">IEE wiring regulations (current edition)</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Ability to understand and to work to approved Standards / Safe Operating Procedures</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Good understanding and awareness of Safety and Quality Standards within a workplace</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Experience within an environment working to set Standards and key performance indicators</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Experience inputting and analysing data </li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 36.0pt;">Basic user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint</li></ul>Desirable Skills<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Powered Pallet Truck Licence</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">MHE licences</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">IOSH Managing Safely</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Understanding of Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing Approaches</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Ability to Fault Find on Equipment Groups/Machinery</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Ability to Participate in Root Cause Analysis Assessments</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;">Understanding of Waste Reduction and Yield Management Approaches</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0cm; margin: 0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt 36.0pt;">Understanding of Risk Assessment Processes.</li></ul>Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 05.10.2025 "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 Privacy Policy."

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer£40,000 - £42,000 + OvertimeWigan3x Shift (Earlies/Lates/Nights)gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near WiganPerformance Objectives<ul><li>Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on machinery and site utilities.</li><li>Carry out mechanical and (if competent) electrical maintenance tasks.</li><li>Support equipment installations and upgrades.</li><li>Drive uptime and reliability by quickly resolving breakdowns.</li><li>Uphold Food Safety, Health &amp; Safety, and Hygiene standards.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments for effective communication and minimal disruption.</li><li>Identify and implement engineering improvements.</li></ul>Person Specification<ul><li>HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Solid understanding of health &amp; safety and food safety regulations.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.</li><li>A problem-solving, hands-on approach and continuous improvement mindset.</li></ul>ApplyPlease send your CV via the Apply now option on the websiteIf you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touchThis vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job."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 Privacy Policy."

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Engineering Team Leader (Night Shift)Commutable from Kettering, Corby, Peterborough, Northampton, Wellingborough and surrounding areasWorking Hours: Monday to Friday Night ShiftWe are delighted to be supporting exclusively, a major player in the manufacturing sector to assist with the recruitment of a experienced engineering supervisorAbout The Role<ul><li>Reporting to Engineering Manager</li><li>Preventative planned maintenance planning.</li><li>Carry out Root Cause Analysis</li><li>Providing support and guidance to the maintenance teams</li><li>Progressive pathways available for driven candidates</li></ul>About The Candidate:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years experience in a senior engineering position, in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.</li><li>Level 3 NVQ / HNC in engineering OR Time Served Engineer</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.</li><li>Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.</li><li>Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.</li></ul>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Engineering Team Leader

Maintenance Engineer £43 p/h Nuneaton 4/4 Days/Nights gap technical is proud to be working with a leading manufacturing business in their search for a Multi-Skilled Contract Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a high-performing engineering team and support critical manufacturing operations with a focus on breakdown response, proactive maintenance, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Rapid response to equipment breakdown</li><li>Routine maintenance and problem-solving of recurring fault</li><li>Driving down engineering downtime</li><li>Ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship (ideal)</li><li>Electrical or Mechanical bias with multi-skilled ability preferred</li><li>Experience in Food / FMCG / Packaging is advantageous</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li></ul>Apply: Simply click the "Apply Now" button and upload your CV. If you have any questions or would like to explore other opportunities, feel free to contact us at 01925 406 525. This role is advertised by Gap Technical, operating as an employment business. We are committed to selecting and developing top talent, basing all decisions solely on job suitability. By applying for this position and submitting your personal data, you acknowledge and agree to our privacy policy. Closing date 28.10.2025

2024 recruitment trends: what's in store for the year ahead
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New year, new job scene. Or at least the saying goes, right? It seems that at the start of a every year there&rsquo;s always a shift in what&rsquo;s hot &ndash; and what&rsquo;s not, and 2024 is certainly no different. Sit back whilst we spill the tea on the latest trends to shake up our hiring habits.
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1. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The tech takeover continues
It&rsquo;s no surprise that technology like AI and machine learning is switching up the hiring process. Phrases that we definitely didn&rsquo;t expect to see on our 2024 bingo card just two years ago, are now stealing the spotlight, revolutionising tasks such as candidate matching, CV screening, and initial interviewing. It&rsquo;s through these innovations that we&rsquo;re seeing a real upgrade across the recruitment process, with improvements to productivity, reductions in bias, and the opportunity for recruiters to focus on what really matters to them and their business, such as relationship building and talent management. Ready or not, tech is the future - don&rsquo;t be afraid to incorporate it into your 2024 game plan.
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2. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Don&rsquo;t shy away from the diversity dance
Equity, diversity, and inclusion &ndash; once buzzwords in the boardroom are now the real deal in successful organisations. When it comes to hiring, it's time for companies to make a big deal about their equality practices, implementing inclusive interviewing practices and diverse placements. But this shift isn&rsquo;t just about meeting societal expectations &ndash; it&rsquo;s a strategic effort to spark innovation and create a workplace that is vibrant and strong.
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3. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The remote revolution: it&rsquo;s here to stay
Believe it or not the office is no longer a ball and chain. And, whilst the remote work debate is still going strong, the practice itself looks set to stay, at least for now; according to ONS, a whopping 44% of workers reported home or hybrid working in 2023. Sure, these figures have changed slightly over the past couple of years &ndash; in the UK there has been a sharp decline in fully remote work since 2021, when most employees returned to the office in some capacity. But one thing&rsquo;s crystal clear: for those roles that can make it work, there&rsquo;s a growing expectation that there ought to be some WHF flexibility. The way we work is definitely changing, with companies figuring out that happy employees are generally productive ones. Which often means allowing them to choose their ideal workspace.
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4. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Skills over degrees
It appears there&rsquo;s a noticeable change in the air regarding employers&rsquo; approach to hiring, with more and more waking up to the fact that the dynamic and diverse workplaces of today demand more than just technical know-how and academic accolades. Of course, they're important, but there's a bigger, more nuanced picture. It's about honing in on the intangibles &ndash; those down-to-earth skills that make a workplace click. Think effective communication, adaptability, and problem-solving; these are the traits that offer impact and value to a team. The shift isn't about tossing that pile of CVs aside (apologies to all the admin avoiders); it's about looking past the paper trail and focusing on the skills that truly spell success. Yep, we&rsquo;re officially in our &lsquo;soft skills&rsquo; era, where a candidate's ability to navigate the human side of work is just as crucial as their paper credentials.
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5. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Levelling up the candidate experience
This year, it&rsquo;s predicted that the candidate experience will become a key differentiator for employers, with today&rsquo;s job seekers expecting a seamless, personalised, and candidate-centric recruitment process. They&rsquo;re looking for employers who get what makes them tick, &nbsp;understands their &nbsp;values and career goals, and guides them through the job-hunting journey with the right info at the right time. Because let&rsquo;s face it, nobody needs a headache when job-hunting. The key is making the candidate feel like a VIP; organisations that pull this off will build a rep as a workplace that everyone wants to be part of.
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So, there you have it &ndash; the lowdown on what's shaking in the UK's job market this year. In a landscape driven by technology, diversity, and changing work dynamic, it&rsquo;s imperative that companies stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the evolving industry. By doing so, they&rsquo;ll undoubtedly set their organisations up for success in 2024.
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2024 recruitment trends: what's in store for the year ahead

We often talk about job seekers sharpening their skills for the big interview, but hold up &ndash; what about the folks on the other side of the table? That&rsquo;s right, we're shining a light on why it's absolutely crucial for hiring managers to rock the art of interviewing. And whilst it might be a skill anyone can learn, we want to let you know all about Google&rsquo;s Interview Warm-up programme, a handy resource that can significantly elevate your hiring prowess.
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Whilst it's aimed at job seekers &ndash; we happen to think hiring managers can benefit from it too. Let&rsquo;s have a look at why it could be a game-changer for your business.
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Crafting questions is trickier than it appears.
It can be a stressful task to craft interview questions &ndash; even for the most experienced recruiters. Google pooled together a range of questions covering different topics that you might consider adding to your question bank.
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Of course, certain companies follow a rigid interview structure with predetermined questions and if your company has a set plan, it's best to stick to it. However, if that's not the case, they could be a beneficial kickstart for you, or they might even offer a bit of inspo to jazz up your current questions.
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It's a handy tool to evaluate candidate responses.
When a candidate tackles a question, Interview Warmup gives a simple rundown to show if they&rsquo;re hitting the key points or going round in circles. It can also can suggest topics for discussion to give candidates fresh ideas if their mind has gone blank (we&rsquo;ve all been there, right?!)
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This in turn can benefit recruiters and hiring managers, because knowing what you're looking for helps you help the candidate. Keep in mind, if someone doesn't stand out at interview, it doesn't mean they won't excel in the role. You can guide them to give you the answers you need to figure out if they can really handle the job.
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It doesn&rsquo;t replace actual practice or real advice from the pros
Bear this in mind &ndash; whilst it&rsquo;s a handy little tool, and can assist both candidates and hiring managers in getting ready for an interview, it's not the whole shebang for honing your interview skills. That said, it's a great starting point&mdash;especially if it's been a while since you've done an interview. Why not check it out?
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Google’s Interview Warm Up: A hiring manager’s secret weapon

Learning the skills needed to land a new job is often just as crucial as learning how to excel in your potential career. Whether it&rsquo;s mastering the art of networking, acing job applications, or crafting a killer CV, there&rsquo;s always something candidates can be doing to make sure they&rsquo;re completely prepared. But, perhaps almost everyone&rsquo;s achilles heel in pursuit of the perfect role is nailing the most nerve-wracking aspect of the job hunt itself: the dreaded interview.
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Navigating interviews, especially in a new field, can be tough and practice and preparation are crucial steps you can take to make sure you ace that interview. But what if you don&rsquo;t have anyone with whom you can practice common interview questions? Let us introduce to you, Google&rsquo;s Interview Warm-up. The tech giant has teamed up with job seekers to create a this nifty little tool, designed to help you practice responding to questions handpicked by industry pros.
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But how does it actually work?
Using clever machine learning, it transcribes your answers and provides insights on how to level up your responses. We know prepping for interviews always requires effort, but Google&rsquo;s aim is to make it a tad easier so candidates feel more self-assured and at ease while acing their interviews.
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With Interview Warmup, your answers are instantly written down so you can check what you said. As an added bonus, you get insights &ndash; tips from smart tech that can help you uncover details about your answers, like the job-related words you use regularly and your main talking points such as your experience, skills, and goals. And although it was designed with Google Career Certificates students in mind, it's open to everyone and includes general questions suitable for various fields. It even shows how much time you spend discussing each topic in your response. And the best part? Your answers aren't graded or judged, and you can practice as many times as you like. It's like your own private practice arena!
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Why not give Interview Warm-Up a shot? It could be just the ticket to levelling up your interview prep.
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Elevate your interview skills: Google's Interview Warm-Up

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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.

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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.

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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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