Yodel is set to bolster its workforce by 3,000 as it gears up for the festive quarter.
- The company has secured significant funding to support this recruitment initiative.
- Flexible working opportunities are being offered to new couriers.
- Yodel anticipates a substantial increase in parcel deliveries over the coming months.
- The hiring drive reflects the ongoing growth and demands of the eCommerce sector.
In an effort to strengthen its operational capacity for the upcoming festive season, Yodel is planning to recruit an additional 3,000 workers. This strategic move aims to effectively manage the anticipated increase in parcel deliveries, which is expected to rise by more than 50% during this busy period.
Yodel has successfully acquired an £85 million funding package, in collaboration with PayPoint and Independent Growth Finance. This financial boost is set to underpin the seasonal recruitment drive, enabling the company to expand its workforce with a particular focus on hiring additional warehouse staff and couriers.
The recruitment drive offers flexible working conditions. Couriers will have the opportunity to deliver parcels around their current commitments, offering a competitive edge in attracting part-time workers. Yodel’s Chief Executive, Mike Hancox, highlighted the importance of supporting the network of couriers with a range of competitive benefits, aligning with the company’s objective to meet the booming eCommerce demand.
Yodel expects the volume of parcels handled to significantly surge in the forthcoming three months, attributed to the annual peak in online shopping activities, including Black Friday and the Christmas period. This anticipated increase underscores the vital role of logistics companies in facilitating the seamless delivery of goods to consumers.
This recruitment initiative not only addresses Yodel’s operational needs but also mirrors the larger trend in the logistics and eCommerce sectors, which have seen consistent growth and demand for efficient delivery solutions.
Yodel’s recruitment strategy exemplifies its commitment to scaling operations in line with the eCommerce sector’s expansion.
