Jessica O'ConnorOldham-based logistics company H&B Logistics is creating 10 new jobs and investing £500,000 in new facilities as part of a major expansion linked to its partnership with national pallet network Pallet-Track.
The family-run business, founded in 1989 by Nick Hall and Alan Byrne, has extended its Pallet-Track coverage to include all OL postcodes across Oldham and Rochdale, marking a 25% increase in overall operations.
The move will add around 110 pallets per day for delivery and 150 pallets per day inputted into the Pallet-Track network.
To support the expansion, the firm will recruit four Class 2 day drivers, two Class 1 drivers, two traffic planners, and two forklift operators.
H&B Logistics currently operates from its base at Westwood Business Park with a fleet of 42 trucks and trailers, and will use its new £500,000 investment to add a canopy and extend its premises, enabling fully covered loading and unloading.
Darren Platt, managing director of H&B Logistics, said: “This is an exciting time for the business, and we are proud of our ongoing growth and success, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of our team.
“This expansion of our partnership with Pallet-Track provides us with an exciting opportunity to grow our business even further while serving our customers and creating quality jobs for the community.
“Once the building extension and canopy is finished, we will look to generate a further five to ten per cent growth of new business over the next six months.”
Stuart Godman, CEO of Pallet-Track, added: “H&B Logistics has built a fantastic reputation in the Northwest and has supported the growth of Pallet-Track in the region for nearly a decade. They offer world-class service, and we couldn’t be happier.
“The team were the obvious first choice to support our growth in the region and together, we will continue to strengthen both our businesses. Exciting times ahead.”
