Oakland on recruitment drive as latest depot launches

Oakland International has opened its latest depot in Skelmersdale, Lancashire and is recruiting HGV drivers and transport personnel.

Supply chain solutions expert Oakland International needs to recruit around 15 HGV Class 1 drivers as well as fill several transport and office-based staff roles and said it chose Skelmersdale due to its strategic location near to the motorway network and its potential for expansion.

Transport manager Lynne Pearson said: “We’re delighted to begin operations with Skelmersdale initially undertaking chilled distribution before expanding to become a cross-dock facility with the added potential of offering chilled storage once operations are fully in place.”

Oakland International said it is also encouraging more woman to think about a career in the supply chain.

Pearson added: “Oakland has women drivers and transport staff at our other locations, and we aim to replicate this at Skelmersdale and ultimately, we want a workforce that mirrors the labour market.”