Logistics tech company to bring more women into industry with recruitment drive

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we hear from Manchester based DeliveryApp, the disruptive logistics technology company, which is targeting “huge growth” in the multi-billion pound same-day delivery market.

The company reported a revenue increase of 2,000 per cent from 2021 to 2022 and is now looking to dramatically increase headcount by 50+ staff in 2023. 

DeliveryApp was created to solve “long-standing problems” that exist in the logistics industry. Combining technology with a focus on “ethical driver treatment and a more transparent customer experience”, DeliveryApp provides a solution which connects couriers and customers – providing all the delivery information at their fingertips.

Recruiting across all areas of the business, DeliveryApp already has a nationwide network of self-employed drivers with over 16,000 registered drivers and growing.

Gemma Taylor, DeliveryApp COO, commented: “The size of the opportunity we see is huge. We are now on the hunt for the best digital and tech talent in the UK to add to our already amazing team.

“The North West is a fantastic hub of talent and creativity, we are looking to tap into this and add to all areas of our business from developers, digital marketing staff, operations and sales.”

“We are proactively looking for the best talent in the UK to build upon the already innovative team we have. Some of the biggest employers in the UK have had to make some extremely difficult decisions and it has freed up some amazing talent that we want to give a home to at DeliveryApp.”

“This year’s International Women’s Day theme of #EmbraceEquity has never been more important, as women are underrepresented in this sector. It has been reported that only 26 per cent of those in the tech industry are women.

“Similarly, the logistics/delivery space is still predominantly male-dominated, with only 19 per cent of workers in the Transport and Logistics industry being women. At DeliveryApp we strive towards inclusivity and bolstering gender parity in the industry.

“Women, as well as other underrepresented groups, bring a diverse skill set and experience to the workforce. We hope our recruitment drive will be a great opportunity to bring more diversity and create a culture of inclusivity into the logistics industry.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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