“The Logistics People” is pleased to announce the appointment of new Managing Director, Sam Welton alongside plans to strengthen its sector position with the introduction of a series of innovation initiatives.
Sam Welton has been working in the logistics sector for over 20 years. He joined Stobart in 2002, and moved to “The Logistics People” as Project Manager in 2020.
Since that time he has been working closely with founder Carl Stairs to elevate the business to its current level as a market leader provider of Logistics Recruitment Solutions.
As the new Managing Director, Sam Welton is committed to helping “The Logistics People” to drive the Logistics Sector forward into a resilient and thriving future.
“I am excited to be leading “The Logistics People” into this next chapter, where our focus will be innovation, quality, and sustainability,” Said Sam,
““The Logistics People” has grown significantly since its acquisition by the Culina Group. It’s been an exciting few years. We successfully launched our Logistics Security business, providing security staff to the sector, we also transferred Culina Groups “Unity” recruitment arm into “The Logistics People”.”
“At the same time the sector has met significant challenges, from adapting to post-pandemic shifts in demand to addressing critical labour shortages. The logistics sector is the backbone of the economy, and our role in supporting this industry has never been more critical,”
Logistics sector Job opportunities have doubled since 2012, and the sector is on course to become Britain’s biggest employer over the next few years.
Under Sam Welton’s leadership, “The Logistics People” will be developing cutting edge solutions to meet the needs and challenges of the Logistics Sector. These will include –
- Enhanced Recruitment Strategies: Utilising advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to match the right talent with the right opportunities, improving recruitment efficiency and outcomes.
- Skills Development and Training: Offering comprehensive training programs to address skill gaps, ensuring that workers are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the logistics sector.
- Flexible Work Solutions: Responding to the demand for more flexible working arrangements, “The Logistics People” is pioneering new models of employment that cater to the lifestyle of today’s workforce, while meeting the operational needs of businesses.
- Strengthening Industry Partnerships: Collaborating closely with industry bodies, educational institutions, and government agencies to advocate for policies that support the growth and sustainability of the logistics sector.
“Logistics People, through its dedicated focus on the logistics sector, has been at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies,” said Sam,
“These strategies are designed not only to attract but also to retain the skilled workforce necessary for the industry’s success.”
Established in 2014, “The Logistics People” are a team of dedicated and energetic recruitment specialists, passionate about delivering exceptional results.
All its recruitment specialists are Logistics Sector experts, with years of experience helping them to successfully match the right jobseekers with hiring employers.
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