100 jobs created to support logistics group’s expansion

A Worcestershire food logistics firm is set to create 100 jobs as part of a £1.5m expansion of its operations.

Redditch-based Oakland International is creating the roles following the refurbishment of its chilled distribution facility in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Corby is currently a 55,000 sq ft (5,200 sqm) site with the ability to expand to 85,000 sq ft (7,900 sqm). The facility can accommodate around 8,000 pallets.

The distribution hub has undergone a £1.5m refurbishment, which included the installation of new energy supplies, energy efficient LED sensor lighting and refrigeration system, racking, bay doors and dock leveller with scissor lift, new barrier and security systems together with an office redesign.

Barry Davies, managing director, Oakland International, said: “Our strategic investment in Corby will enable continued business growth; supporting the UK economy and provide continued job security for our 320 workers nationwide.

“As a socially responsible family business, it was very important to us that key local partners and suppliers worked on this project with us.”

The Corby facility, the group’s third distribution facility, will be used to support its sustained business growth supplying the UK and Irish retail, discount, convenience and wholesale markets. It will specialise in supplying the discount retail sector.

Dean Attwell, CEO and co-founder of Oakland, said: “Corby is a fantastic addition to the business and one which will play its part in supporting, and further developing our discount retail growth plans, contract packing and extensive value added service offer.”