The company was set up in 1925 by Arthur Perry, grandfather and great-grandfather to the current third and fourth-generation family membersA storage and courier company is moving to a new head office in Derby, which will create 100 new jobs for the firm.
Fresh Logistics are moving to a new 5,000sq ft building in Derby which will create new jobs in order to help with the company’s business plan.
Alan White, managing director of the firm, said that the move would allow the firm to continue with its expansion.
He said: “With many new contracts and opportunities in the pipeline, Fresh Logistics is a company in growth. Our current business plan involves us looking to create 100 new jobs over the next three years, bringing significant benefit and wealth to the local area. The sorts of roles that we will be creating include office staff, warehouse operatives, mechanics and drivers.
“We have shown a real desire to develop from within as the vast majority of our current management team have progressed into their roles.”
Fresh Logistics works within the temperature controlled transport and warehousing sector and offers a same-day delivery service around the UK and Europe. The company currently employs 50 staff, including 35 drivers, with the firm picking up three awards last year; Refrigerated Operations SME of the Year at the SHD Logistics Awards; the International Logistics Award at the International Trade Awards; and Courier of the Year at the TCS&D Awards – for the second year in a row.
