Transport & logistics

British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy programme opens for new applications

British Airways has opened the application window for the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme yesterday [16 April, 2024].

Your business 17 April 2024

Caremark launches eBike partnership with Eskuta to attract staff

A provider of domiciliary care has launched an eBike initiative to create new job opportunities for people without access to personal transport.

Your business 11 April 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 MARCH 2024

This week’s new launches include: Connect Appointments, Eventus Recruitment Group, Granger Reis, Localyze, The Intersection Network

DEI, Your business 4 March 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Ford and Stanley, XPO

Your recruitment business 27 February 2024

IPE Ventures acquires UK businesses of Staffing 360 Solutions

Boutique private equity firm IPE Ventures has acquired all businesses within the UK arm of Staffing 360 Solutions.

Your recruitment business 13 February 2024

Granger Reis appoints Dargan to lead new digital infrastructure practice

International executive search firm Granger Reis has appointed Steve Dargan to lead its new digital infrastructure (DI) practice.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 FEBRUARY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Bakkavor Group, Coleman James, Sapphire International

Morson Group announces majority investment by Onex Partners

UK-based engineering and technical recruitment firm Morson Group has announced the completion of a majority investment by Onex Partners (Onex).

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 JANUARY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, Ciphr, Innovate Talent, Nash Squared, Realm Recruit, TaskMaster Public Sector, VIQU

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 JUNE 2023

This week’s new launches include: Ceridian, Next Ventures, Sonovate, Storm5, Talent Solutions Right Management, The SANS Institute

Supplier, Your business 7 June 2023

Amazon launches school holiday flexible contracts for full-time staff

Amazon has launched a new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only.

Serocor acquires German-based recruiter Orson

The Serocor Group has acquired the German-based recruitment firm Orson.

Brockbank joins Kingsley Gate in Industrial Practice

Global executive search firm Kingsley Gate Partners has appointed Iain Brockbank as partner in the firm’s global Industrial Practice.

Disconnect between leaders and employees leads to epidemic of ‘quiet quitting’

A major report by global staffing leader Kelly into workplace resilience released today [4 May 2023] finds a significant disconnect between leaders’ and employees’ workplace expectations.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 APRIL 2023

This week’s new launches include: Kemp Recruitment, Taylor Hawkes

Gig work app rodeo raises £4m to transform gig work

Gig work management app Rodeo has raised £4m to build a single operating system where gig workers can manage work and finances.

Supplier, Your business 6 April 2023

GMP Recruitment acquires Worcester agency TRCM

Engineering, manufacturing, logistics and administration recruiter GMP Recruitment has acquired a Worcester jobs agency.

Watson leads RSS Global brand as CEO for Twenty20 Capital

Rebecca Watson (pictured) has joined Twenty20 Capital, dedicated investor in the staffing and workforce solutions sector, as CEO of RSS Global.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-31 MARCH 2023

This week’s new launches include: Employal, Fountain, ID-Pal, Keyston Talent Bank, LinkedIn, Oil Consultants, Recruiting CRM, Reed, UMATR, Visuna

Employ Recruitment UK finalises Drivers Relief! deal

Logistics recruitment specialist Employ Recruitment UK has completed the acquisition of Andover-based Drivers Relief! recruitment agency.

Indigo Group takes majority stake in construction/logistics recruiter BMSL Group

Indigo Group has acquired the majority of shares and assets of BMSL Group, a recruitment company operating in the construction and transport sectors.

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 MARCH 2023

This week’s appointments include: Airswift, AMS, Anderson Quigley, CBI, Durlston Partners, emagine Consulting, Foyne Jones, Heidrick & Struggles, MM Search

Bank of Ireland creates tech roles, Zeus opens logistics facility with new jobs

Bank of Ireland has announced the creation of 100 jobs in its customer solutions and technology teams.

Your business 8 March 2023

Recruitment sales set to grow in 2023

Recruitment leaders are forecasting growth, especially in Wales.

Jarell Group and Temp Source JVP aims to create largest logistics firm in West Midlands

Two West Midlands recruitment firms have announced a joint venture, which aims to create the region’s largest logistics jobs firm by 2028.

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