UK independent parcel carrier Yodel is looking to recruit 4,000 new colleagues as the business prepares for what is expected to be a busy festive period.
A variety of roles are available at Yodel’s 50 locations across the UK – including employed and self-employed couriers, day and night parcel sorters, and team managers.
Yodel said recent years have seen a dramatic growth in ecommerce, feeding sustained demand for parcel delivery services and it expects to handle over 200 million parcels this year. This latest recruitment drive follows a series of infrastructure investments and will support the business as it scales up operations for peak.
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Positions are available across Yodel’s network, with roles available at key sites including Bristol, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Newton Abbott, and Llanelli.
Mike Hancox, CEO of Yodel, said: “Christmas is always our busiest time of the year, but with 2022 bringing additional World Cup related shopping, we’re anticipating a festive season like never before. There are a variety of roles available, with many presenting an opportunity to grow into long-term careers. By joining Yodel, you will become part of a nationwide family and have options to work either full or part-time to suit your lifestyle.”
The announcement comes as Yodel records its first year of profits after a year of significant growth. The business added that it has proven the flexibility of its network by developing a specialism for handling a vast range of delicate parcels.
