Pictured: Richard Thorne
A rapidly growing recruitment agency has outgrown its premises
and moved to a new base just four months after launching.
gap personnel has moved from Waterwells Business Park in
Quedgeley to a brand-new office at Brunel House on Gloucester's
George Street.
It follows a string of client wins that saw gap, which
specialises in industrial recruitment, secure 10 contracts in its
first month of business.
Since then a further 13 clients have been converted, making the
Gloucester branch one of the fastest-growing in gap's 30-strong
national network.
Headcount at the branch has grown to five, with plans to take on
more staff in the coming months.
Regional director Richard Thorne said: "Our old place was
becomingly increasingly crowded and was no longer suitable.
"As well as being much larger, our new premises has the
advantage of a being in strategic, accessible location near the
railway station in the centre of Gloucester.
"I'm sure it will serve us well for many years to come."
Companies that Richard and his team supply workers to include
Parcelforce, delivery firm DPD and door manufacturer
grouphomesafe.
The branch's client portfolio also includes a removals company,
a food manufacturer and several other manufacturing firms in the
Gloucestershire area.
Richard added: "Economic conditions are tough but we are growing
and winning new clients all the time.
"There is still demand among businesses in Gloucestershire for
reliable, responsible agencies that can supply competent workers at
short notice.
"For this reason we are optimistic about the future and are
predicting further growth in the coming months."
gap personnel is the UK's eight largest industrial labour
provider and one of the country's fastest growing independent
recruitment agencies.
It already has successful regional operations in the north west,
midlands, Wales, Yorkshire and the south west.
gap has identified Gloucestershire and the M5 corridor as its
next key growth region, hiring Richard from a rival Gloucester
agency to grow the operation from scratch.
For more information about gap personnel, please visit their
website: www.gap-personnel.com