Demand fuels logistic firm's recruitment drive

A Warwickshire logistics provider is creating new jobs and expanding its capacity after securing growth across the medical, healthcare and construction sectors.

Lesters Logistics has increased its workforce by 20 per cent as demand rises for its third-party logistics services, including ecommerce fulfilment, storage, distribution and pick-and-pack operations.

The company has also completed the final stage of a £510,000 investment programme with the installation of a new mezzanine floor at its 30,000sq ft facility.

Bosses say the additional space will allow more stock to be stored on-site, helping customers benefit from faster fulfilment and improved inventory management.

Reiss Newport, director of Lesters Logistics, said: “The last twelve months has seen revenue increase across all our key markets, and this is being driven by a desire to outsource fulfilment rather than managing it in-house.

“We noticed this trend about three years ago and pivoted from a logistics business to a 3PL provider, investing in new technology, facilities and importantly our workforce.

“I can’t stress how important our people are to the business. 

“Yes, automation is being integrated to give us additional efficiencies, but we are ultimately successful because of our team.

“Despite a tough recruitment market, we’ve been successful in attracting some really talented people, who are keen to work in a business that is constantly saying ‘what’s next’. 

“As part of the wider group, there is also the opportunity to work across logistics, warehousing and even packaging solutions.”

Founded in 2019 following the acquisition and turnaround of SL Packaging & Transport by Lesters, the business has continued to broaden its offering to clients across a range of sectors.

Alongside storage and distribution, it now provides value-added services such as kitting, labelling and returns handling.

Reiss added: “The days of just moving products have gone. 

“Reality is we are now managing supply chains end-to-end, delivering tailored solutions that save money, increase efficiency and open up new markets.

“The recent investment and recruitment drive is all about giving us the ability to scale quickly with existing and new customers, whilst continuing to offer our sister business Lesters Packaging a first class 3PL service.

“We’re not stopping here either. 

“There are plans in place to look at a second site, potentially in Staffordshire, that will give us even greater coverage in the Midlands and the North.”

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