Palletforce creating up to 100 jobs at hub to keep pace with growth

Palletforce is in the process of creating 100 new job roles at its central hub in Burton upon Trent.

The pallet network, part of the newly created EV Cargo group, has already recruited 50 full-time forklift driving and warehouse position at the hub due to continuing growth.

The network added that a further 50 jobs are expected to be created during 2019 as a result of commercial opportunities presented though the EV Cargo business.

Palletforce chief executive Michael Conroy said: “Since it opened in 2017, the SuperHub has more than proved its worth as a world-class distribution centre, with state-of-the-art facilities and industry-leading technology.

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“At the heart of the operation is our workforce and we are delighted that the next few months will see a major expansion of our skilled team to deal with the increased business generated here and through EV Cargo.”

Launched in November, EV Cargo consists of Palletforce, Adjuno, Allport Cargo Services, CM Downton, Jigsaw, and NFT.