Logistics sector seeking more migrants

Posted on Thursday 20 April 2023

A law firm has reported a rise in immigration enquiries from warehousing and logistics firms looking to employ foreign workers, as the UK’s post-Brexit skills shortage continues.

EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS at legal firm Aaron & Partners have seen a significant increase in immigration work for staff such as logistics managers, HGV mechanics, warehouse managers and HGV drivers. They added that it’s showing no signs of easing. 

Adam Haines, an immigration and employment law partner, noted that while the rise in businesses applying for sponsor licences began in the wake of the UK leaving the European Union, it has become particularly prevalent over the past 12 months. Haines said that he hoped that the pending trade agreements (particularly the imminent Australian trade agreement) due to come into force later this year should incorporate a mobility deal to simplify the process of hiring expertise and personnel from Australia.  

Adam added that as well as warehousing, shortages are most prevalent in manufacturing and healthcare.

For more information, visit www.aaronandpartners.com/business/business-immigration

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