400 jobs to be created as logistics firm launches Bardon site

Some 400 jobs are set to be created by supply chain and logistics outfit Oakland International after it launched phase 1 of its new Bardon warehouse on Tuesday 1 September.

The Logicor site has capacity for 24,000 pallets and is being fitted out with refrigeration.

Immediately recruiting up to 120 people by the end of September, with a further 100 by the end of the year, the Oakland says it aims to employ more staff over the coming year.

Oakland International chief executive Dean Attwell said: “Bardon has the capacity for up to 400 staff and considering the business’ growth direction, we should get to that level quite quickly, so we’re very keen to take on people searching for new opportunities working within the food industry.

“We’ve already recruited between 90-100 with a target of 120 new employees by the end of September. Although we’re new to the area, our policy has always been that wherever we operate we try and give something back to the local community, so we intend to operate an on-site food bank and create links with local schools.”

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