Warehousing giant GXO Logistics has revealed plans to create 11,000 jobs in the UK.
The American group plans to hire more than 22,000 new staff in several countries, including the UK, USA, France, Spain and Italy by the end of the year.
GXO said the move would support its global warehouse operations after record customer growth, as well as helping with the peak holiday season.
The group has sites across the UL, including in Bristol, Birmingham, Warrington, Derby, Hull, Peterborough, Washington in Sunderland, and Magor in South Wales, as well as across London and the South East. It also has sites in Scotland including Livingstone and East Kilbride.
Bill Fraine, GXO’s chief commercial officer, said: “Our hiring plans reflect a record year of customer growth. A great peak starts with planning and requires real-time agility to adapt to market demand.
“As we’re gearing up for the peak season, we’re also planning for one of the busiest return seasons as shoppers look to exchange goods after the holidays.
“The days of peak volume ending in December are behind us as consumers continue to extend the season well into the new year.”
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