Pictured - United Kingdom Warehousing Association

INDUSTRY SUPPLIERSAutomatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Systems● Reduce Labour Costs and Material Damage● Improve Safety, Inventory Accuracy, Productivity andOperational Efficiency● Provide automated storage/retrieval, material deliveryand trailer loading/unloading● Handle pallets, rolls, and containersA flexible, scalable solution for existing warehouses.Contact JBT Corporationemail: uksgvsales@jbtc.com phone: +44 116 264 2250A Day in the Life of a Logistics RecruiterExecutive recruitment for logistics and supply chain is far removed from mainstream recruitment; it’s all about getting to knowcandidates and employers, not just their CVs. Gary Robinson, one of Cast UK’s Managing Directors, takes us through a day at thecompany’s Manchester office.Work starts at 7.30, and at 8.30 I have a breakfast meetingwith a client. There are interviews at 9.00 and 9.30.Interviewing is a skill in itself, and managers often don’tknow where to start; if we can help, we’re happy to takepart. Next, there’s an update meeting with a candidatewho’s just finished a 12-month contract we landed forhim. Since last time his CV has improved, so he’s poppedin to update it.At 11.00 I learn of a client with an urgent need for atransport manager. I call the client to arrange a chat thatafternoon, then create an initial list before confirming candidateavailability.At 1.00 we give our weekly training session. They’regood-natured and informative, and we learn as much asthey do. A light lunch is followed by a 20-minute sessionin the gym.I’m looking forward to 3.30 as a candidate is beingoffered a managerial position. The candidate accepts thepost, and my congratulation is matched by his gratitude.For those who didn’t make it, our work goes on.At 4.00 a client calls with a request for a whole team tomanage a new warehouse. It’s exciting and humbling tobe entrusted with such an important role; but our clientsappreciate that we have the resources to do it. Finallythere’s a team 5-a-side match with a client, which we aimto win – hopefully by a single goal. 7-6 would be diplomaticallyperfect!For more information on Cast UK, please contact GaryRobinson on 0333 121 3345 orgaryrobinson@castuk.com