Specialist Packaging Company creates 20 jobs in Swadlincote

Chesapeake, a leading supplier of cartons, labels and leaflets and specialist plastic packaging, has announced that it will be creating over 20 jobs at its new logistics site in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Chesapeake has selected recruitment specialists Encore Personnel as its strategic recruitment partner.

Chesapeake has developed highly efficient manufacturing operations spanning the globe - with facilities in Asia, Europe and the United States. Chesapeake produces packaging for some of the world’s best known brands in the alcoholic drinks, confectionery, food and healthcare markets.

Pete Taylor, Operations Manager for Encore Personnel, commented “As a company we are excited to be partnering Chesapeake, a company with ambitious expansion plans similar to ourselves. We are looking forward to establishing a partnership with Chesapeake that will culminate in the creation of over 20 jobs in the next 12 months.”

Chris Hockey, Director at Encore, believes the news is great for the region “With all the redundancies and site closures that have been in the news recently, the news that there is a world renowned company moving into the area and creating jobs in the region shows that it’s not all doom and gloom.”

Neil Wilkinson, Divisional Financial Controller at Chesapeake commented “Chesapeake are pleased to announce its presence in Swadlincote, we believe the local job market has all the necessary skills to continue the excellent service Chesapeake provides its customers. We plan to recruit in excess of 20 people and look forward to becoming the employer of choice within the area”.

Andy Bowles, Purchasing Manager - UK & Ireland, is looking forward to the challenge associated with moving to a new location quoting “The opening of our new logistics site in Swadlincote is an exciting time for all at Chesapeake,’ We are confident that our new centrally located 93 thousand Sq. ft distribution facility will attract the high calibre individuals we require to ensure that our customers continue to receive the high levels of service they have come to expect”

Encore Personnel specialise in the supply of blue collar personnel (logistics, manufacturing and engineering, temporary and permanent) to industry throughout the U.K, employing over 2,000 temporary staff each week through its existing six locations and 18 divisions, continuing to build its reputation as one of the country’s leading recruitment consultancies.

Encore Personnel will be working with Chesapeake controlling all aspects of recruitment and aiding the smooth transition. To apply for positions with Chesapeake please contact Encore on 0115 959 6930 or visit www.encorepersonnel.co.uk