Parcel carrier Yodel is creating over 2,000 seasonal roles across its 50 nationwide locations, as it prepares for the festive peak season. The company has also launched a brand-new recruitment website which makes applying for new driver roles ea…
School of Thought, which promotes recruitment in the automotive repair industry, is calling on the logistics industry to commit to offering one week’s work experience in its repair workshops in 2024. The campaign, known as The Year of Autom…
Revised data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the threshold for triggering another driver shortage crisis is lower than its original data shows. The recently published revised statistics show the driver shortage cri…
XPO has gained silver status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is part of the Armed Forces Covenant. This award recognises the efforts the company has made to build a work environment that helps military veterans to thrive in civ…
Staffline’s Recruitment GB division has been awarded an extended contract by GXO Logistics to provide dedicated temporary labour supply to a further 14 distribution centres across the UK for several major High Street brands. The award sees Staff…
XPO has delivered the top score in this year’s Big Logistics Diversity Challenge. This is the third year running that a team from XPO has competed in the challenge which was held this year at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire. The challen…
HomeCareersGeneration Logistics seeks industry support with cut-price sponsorship deal
Generation Logistics has launched a discounted sponsorship package for smaller organisations as it moves into its second year. The deal will enable companie…
The UK HGV driver workforce has remained stable for the fourth successive quarter but continues to suffer a “chronic” low level shortages and a dearth of younger drivers, a report from Driver Require is warning. It calls for the industry to ensu…
Northgate Vehicle Hire is recruiting 50 technicians to strengthen its service and maintenance teams across its 54 workshops and its fleet of 50,000 LCVs. The move coincides with Northgate receiving its IMI Electric Vehicle Accreditation, which a…
The Cold Chain Federation is on the hunt for its next chief executive, as Shane Brennan prepares to step down from the role after five years. Brennan will remain CEO of the federation throughout the remainder of 2023, with the leadership transit…
Logistics firms, including DHL, are participating in a recruitment drive in 30 prisons across England and Wales, which aims to hire ex-offenders to help plug the industry’s skills gap. The event, dubbed Unlocking Retail and Logistics, involves a…
Parcel delivery firm Evri has teamed up with Leeds-born Matt Jameson of Married at First Sight fame, to raise funds for a local LGBT+ charity Out Together, which raises awareness for the LGBT+ community. The bake sale saw Evri staff showcase the…
The Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to improve recruitment and retention in the logistics workforce, has won another year of government funding. The £300,000 of DfT funding – down 13% from last year’s £345,000 award – will be used to f…
Nearly three quarters of UK cold chain operators say the sector has become “more resilient” after battling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they warn that recruitment remains a challenge. According to a survey by the Cold Chain Federatio…