Logistics on the Rise: The UK’s New Job Boom
When the UK’s job market feels like a rainy day, the logistics sector pops up with a bright, sticky banner: +9% more vacancy listings in Q2 2025 compared with Q1! That’s a sign that delivery, fulfilment, and infrastructure are the real movers of the nation’s economy.
Pinning Down the Numbers
- Total advertised jobs grew from 137,542 in Q1 (Jan‑Mar) to 150,578 in Q2 (Apr‑Jun).
- Roles with salaries between £20,000‑£40,000 jumped a whopping +20% quarter‑on‑quarter.
- The sector is shedding its “low‑pay” image, thanks partly to the recent minimum‑wage bump.
- Amazon’s fresh £40 bn investment in UK fulfilment centres illustrates the expansion, giving many a stable, long‑term paycheck.
Drivers – The 90% Powerhouse
Drivability is the name of the game: 90 % of the top 10 listings demand drivers, fueled by the e‑commerce explosion and customers craving instant delivery.
- Class 1 and HGV Class 1 driver roles saw an up‑surge of over +50% between Q1 and Q2.
- Warehouse Operatives are still the crowd‑pleasers, with 7,142 and 7,512 vacancies in Q1 and Q2 respectively.
- Across the top 20 roles, vacancy growth averaged a healthy +12 %, pointing to a sector-wide boom.
Lee Biggins Weighs In
“The national labour market keeps sliding—35 straight quarters of falling vacancies. But logistics and warehousing are flipping that script. The shift toward instant delivery is juggling a surge in both drivers and warehouse talent. For anyone grinding for a job, logistics is that bright spot we rarely see.”
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