Specialist recruiter Goldteam has found that almost two-thirds (60%) of organisations reported shortfalls within the sales and marketing function, while factory management and production came a close second.

Despite the volume of skills needed, less than a third of respondents, Goldteam added, were intending to actively recruit permanent members of staff and only a quarter expected their temporary workforce to grow.

Goldteam MD Naveed Ahmed said: “While many organisations are using agency workers to fill skill gaps, particularly in the food production arena, employers are wary about the legal risks surrounding Gangmaster Licensing.

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