Transport minister Richard Holden launches the second phase of a scheme to boost recruitment in logisticsMr Holden said there were long-term careers in the industry
A government minister has defended the growth of the logistics industry, saying it provided good jobs. Several warehouse developments in Northamptonshire have been opposed with some campaigners saying that type of employment was not needed in the area. But on a visit to Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal , transport minister Richard Holden there were long-term careers in the industry.They said the developments were not appropriate for the area and that smaller hi-tech companies were needed in Northamptonshire.But Mr Holden said: "I want to ensure that, particularly here in Northamptonshire, jobs and benefits come to the whole of the local community.
"These are careers for the long term - you can see that with the huge investment in degree apprenticeships, which means people can earn while they learn."Image caption,The scheme also hopes to improve diversity in the workforce, with one of the three projects already running in Northamptonshire, at logistics company ProLogis, being specifically for students with special educational needs.