Leicester, England, United Kingdom
I specialise in warehousing, pallet storage, and transport solutions designed to make logistics simple, flexible, and cost-effective. Based in the Leicestershire, UK, we provide secure warehouse space, efficient nationwide transport, and reliable distribution services to help businesses store, move, and manage their goods with confidence. Whether you need short-term storage, a long-term logistics partner, or full 3PL (third-party logistics) support, Freightpod delivers tailored solutions that scale with your business. ✅ Our services include: Flexible warehouse space for all types of goods Pallet storage with real-time stock control UK-wide transport and haulage services Distribution and fulfilment solutions Custom 3PL logistics partnerships We combine modern facilities, experienced teams, and a customer-first approach to ensure every shipment, pallet, and delivery runs smoothly. 📦 Let Freightpod handle your logistics, so you can focus on growing your business.
Founder of new business startup in the warehouse and distribution industry. Enquire now for warehouse space in the East Midlands and transport requirements across the UK
Ecommerce business selling goods in the UK and International • Responsibility for over 70 staff in two locations, including Customer Services, Warehouses in Leicester and Poland, content writing, and multiple carrier relationships. • Managed a strict P&L whilst business was experiencing YOY growth at a rate of 20% Achievements • Set up a new warehouse operation in Poland to circumnavigate IOSS regulations and now turning over 4m • Saved the business 210k in carrier costs through negotiation, smart carrier routing and changing processes with customs clearance, VAT handling • Reduced refund rates by 4% and increased warehouse output without increasing costs • Increased output in all departments by streamlining processes • Retained every team member where attrition was historically high through cultural changes and career development
• Full accountability for the Transport operations for all sites which consists of 80 trucks and 40 subcontractors • Actively involved in sales and brought in new accounts with healthy margins • Leading the growth of the Transport area of the business by implementing a 24/7 operation, increasing truck utilisation by developing relationships with new and existing customers • Steered many projects to further develop and expand the business from £8m turnover to £25m turnover within my tenure. Achievements • Successfully transitioned the workforce to a purpose-built facility with direct involvement with implanting a brand-new IT setup, new telecoms, and configured warehouse and office layout • Expanded the team and created new divisions within the transport department especially focused on subcontracting work & increasing profitability to 20% • Built the container transport division from scratch to 24 skellies. • Built the 2 man delivery operation from scratch during COVID for home delivery of garden furniture
• Complete ownership of every aspect of the business reporting into the Managing Director • I was responsible for cost control, a fleet of trucks and vans, 40 staff and the day to day running of the transport and warehouse operations • The transport operation consisted of direct haulage, pallet network and subcontracted deliveries
• Ownership of the warehouse and production business units comprising of over 3500 SKU’s managing raw components and finished goods for a company that receives and despatches all over the world • Awarded outstanding individual of the year for 2015 due to a complete turnaround of inventory control/accuracy whilst rebuilding the warehouse team