PARCEL distribution firm City Link has taken on new apprentices.

The company, which has opened a new depot in Southampton, has appointed Luke Harrop and Ross Cole as part of a national initiative.

The apprentices will receive on the job training with nationally recognised qualifications and the necessary skills to pursue a career in the industry.

The pair will take the Level 2 apprenticeship in warehousing and distribution and they will undertake a mix of classroom-based workshops, assignments, activities, and experiences during the year-long training programme.

They have been out with a driver, worked in the office and are now working on the outbound operation in the warehouse.