Bryan Jones has joined Beaches Logistics Group as General Manager of the company’s Carlisle depot. Beaches Logistics Group is a member of Palletways, Europe’s express palletised freight network.

The company is a network of haulage and warehousing businesses and has depots in Carlisle, Milton Keynes and Oxford.

Jones is to be responsible for retaining and building relationships with new and existing customers and developing the company’s new customer care team.

Commenting on the appointment, Beaches managing director, Jack Sims said: “We are delighted to welcome Bryan to the team as he brings a wealth of industry and local experience. His appointment is the next step in driving the depot forward following the significant investment into the fleet and equipment over the last twelve months. Bryan is full of fresh ideas and will be focused on identifying new opportunities for the business.”

Jones added: “This is fantastic moment to join the Beaches team as there is so much opportunity for growth and development. I started out as a white van driver 28 years ago, moved into pallets, and then management. I started at the bottom and worked my way up, but I think that’s important as I’m out there getting stuck in and have already secured several new customers who are confident about the service we can provide.”