Careers

Hundreds of Wilko warehouse jobs at risk as bid for failed retailer misses deadline

September 1, 2023 Carol Millett

More than 1,300 workers at two Wilko distribution centres are in danger of losing their jobs after a bid by private equity firm M2 Capital to buy the entire company fell through this week. The two distribution centres, located in Worksop, Nottinghamshire and Magor in Newport, employ around 1,300 staff across both sites. M2 Capital’s […]

Prohire strengthens operations team with new appointments

August 31, 2023 Tim Wallace

Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management solution firm Prohire has made four new appointments to its operations team, along with one promotion, as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Prohire provides commercial vehicle rental and long-term vehicle contract hire, together with fleet maintenance, accident repair management, and fleet compliance to customers across […]

“Arduous” recruitment processes for logistics jobs is putting off top talent, index reveals

August 30, 2023 Carol Millett

Transport and logistics firms could be missing out on top talent due to complicated application processes, new research has found. Business management software specialist The Access Group, has published its Recruitment and Resourcing Index, after analysing 20 industries to find out which ones offer candidates the best experience when applying for new jobs. The lower […]

Sam Hammond promoted to operations director at family firm C&D South West

August 29, 2023 Carol Millett

Somerset-based haulage company C&D South West has promoted Charles ‘Sam’ Hammond to operations director after seven years of working in the family business. C&D have been operating for over 35 years and are now under the third generation of leadership with siblings Lorna, Cayla and Sam all working for the family business. Now Sam Hammond […]

Younger directors leading the way in the warehousing sector, new research reveals

August 29, 2023 Carol Millett

The average age of directors and founders in the warehousing and distribution sector is significantly lower than in transport and logistics, according to research by Approved Business Finance. The research used data from Companies House to analyse the average age of 2,000 founders, chief executives and MDs in the UK’s biggest businesses across 20 different […]

Hauliers urged to take part in survey to help develop Scottish HGV apprenticeship

August 21, 2023 Carol Millett

Logistics employers across Scotland are being urged to complete an online survey which will help create a modern Driving Goods Vehicle apprenticeship, aimed at meeting the sectors current and future needs. The survey has been launched as part of a wider move to review and refresh apprenticeships across Scotland, using an industry-led approach to […]

Forwards Solutions names new senior managers

August 18, 2023 Tim Wallace

Freight software firm Forward Solutions has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of a new manager of operations and a development manager. Tom Donnelly is promoted to manager of operations having already spent 19 years at the company, with roles including software support engineer and product specialist. Meanwhile, Tony Eley has rejoined Forward Solutions […]

Michelin Connected Fleet names new UK sales director

August 11, 2023 Chris Tindall

Michelin Connected Fleet has promoted its national sales director for France to a new role of UK sales director, as part of a plan to grow its share of larger fleet customers. Maxime Dupuy worked for five years in his former role at the fleet management services company and has previously held positions at the […]

‘Do more to get logistics careers noticed,’ transport sector urged

August 11, 2023 Chris Tindall

Young people are not committing to a career in logistics because they haven’t been given enough information to make a decision one way or another. Phil Roe, who heads up the awareness campaign Generation Logistics, said just 12% of young people are actively pursuing a logistics career, despite them recognising the importance of the industry. […]

Independent Logistics Solutions recruits new business development manager to help drive growth

August 8, 2023 Carol Millett

Logistics company Independent Logistics Solutions (ILS), has appointed Marc Ansell as its new business development manager as part of its strategy to drive growth in the Kent and East Sussex regions. Ansell brings 15 years of sector experience to his new post having worked for a range of pallet networked businesses. His previous post was […]