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'''Warrior Logistics Ltd''' is a veteran-owned courier and logistics company based in South Yorkshire, [[England]]. |
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== Overview == |
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'''Warrior Logistics Ltd''' is a British courier and logistics company associated with Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The company presents itself as veteran-led and has promoted delivery-driver work, logistics services and veteran transition support. |
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* '''Founded:''' 2019 |
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* '''Founder & Leadership:''' Led by Edward Hattersley, an ex-Army Captain. The leadership team primarily consists of veterans and former emergency service personnel. |
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* '''Headquarters:''' Sheffield and Goole, with operations across Yorkshire |
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* '''Business Model:''' Operates using self-employed subcontractors, supplying vans, fuel, insurance, and uniform |
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The company should not be confused with similarly named United States logistics businesses, including Warrior Logistics Group and Warrior Logistics LLC. |
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== Services == |
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Warrior Logistics specialises in same-day and next-day parcel deliveries. It has previously held delivery contracts with Amazon, DX, and Evri. Drivers are provided with company vehicles and are expected to complete assigned delivery routes, typically working 9–10 hour shifts. |
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== Company Details == |
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Companies House lists Warrior Logistics Ltd under company number 12046022. Public records show Edward Jonathan Hattersley and Shona Elizabeth Hattersley as active directors, with Edward Hattersley appointed on 12 June 2019. |
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== Workforce and Conditions == |
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Warrior Logistics Ltd employs or contracts approximately 10–50 individuals, mainly self-employed delivery drivers. |
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The company's public website describes Edward Hattersley as an ex-army officer leading the business and wanting to provide logistics services for the community. |
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Job postings have advertised: |
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== Services == |
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Warrior Logistics Ltd has presented itself as a courier and delivery business. Public-facing material describes work involving delivery routes, driver recruitment and logistics operations in Yorkshire. |
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* Daily rates from £115 to £130 |
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* Paid training at £100–£130 per day |
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* Vans, fuel, and insurance provided |
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* Five- to six-day working weeks, including weekends |
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The company has also promoted a veteran-focused identity. A Veteran Owned UK listing describes a "Combat to Courier" scheme intended to bring ex-military personnel into civilian logistics work with career support. |
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However, driver experiences vary significantly. |
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== Driver Work and Reviews == |
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Public review pages show mixed feedback from delivery drivers. Indeed's United Kingdom page for delivery-driver roles includes both positive comments about managers and weekly pay and critical comments about long days or difficult working conditions. |
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=== Reports of Poor Working Conditions === |
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Several individuals have reported poor treatment and long, excessive working hours. One former worker described working shifts from '''6:40am until 9pm''', followed by an expectation to return for the same hours the next day. Despite completing '''four full working days''', they were '''dismissed and never paid''' for any of the work performed. |
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Because online reviews are self-reported and may not represent every worker's experience, they are best treated as public feedback rather than a complete account of the company. |
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Such practices may breach the UK’s '''Working Time Regulations 1998''', which set out requirements for minimum rest periods and maximum shift lengths, even for those classed as self-employed. Failure to pay for completed work also raises potential legal concerns relating to minimum wage and breach of contract. |
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== Branding == |
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The company's branding uses military language and veteran identity. This branding is consistent with its public statements about ex-forces leadership and support for people moving into logistics work. |
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While the company claims to promote military values such as discipline and integrity, some experiences suggest a significant gap between public messaging and internal treatment of drivers. |
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That identity is a central part of how the company presents itself, but practical assessments of the business depend on ordinary evidence such as company records, job adverts, customer experience and driver feedback. |
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=== Veteran Recruitment Focus === |
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The company claims to support ex-armed forces personnel through its “Combat to Courier” programme, which assists with career transitions, CV writing, and interview preparation. However, criticisms around driver welfare, long hours, and pay disputes may undermine this aim. |
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== See Also == |
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* [[Logistics]] |
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* [[Courier]] |
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* [[Veteran-owned business]] |
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=== Related Ventures === |
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'''Warrior Link Ltd''', established in 2021, is a separate logistics company sharing similar branding and veteran-focused messaging. It appears to focus more on general haulage and vehicle electrification. |
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== References == |
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* [https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12046022 Companies House: Warrior Logistics Ltd] |
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* [https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12046022/officers Companies House: Warrior Logistics Ltd officers] |
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* [https://warriorlogistics.co.uk/about Warrior Logistics Ltd: About Us] |
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* [https://veteran-owned.uk/listing/warrior-logistics-ltd/ Veteran Owned UK: Warrior Logistics Ltd] |
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* [https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/Warrior-Logistics-Ltd-1/job-titles/Delivery-Driver Indeed UK: Delivery Driver at Warrior Logistics Ltd] |
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=== Employment Reviews === |
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Feedback is mixed. While some reviews on Indeed praise helpful managers and prompt payment, others warn of long hours, lack of support, and questionable dismissal practices. |
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[[Category:Companies]] |
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[[Category:Logistics]] |