Time and Attendance and Access Control Systems should be a top priority for any logistics hub

Deploying a state-of-the-art, latest-generation time and attendance and access control system should be a top priority for the owners of any new, modern logistics hub, such as the DHL Express UK’s new South East operation and head office near Heathrow Airport.

The parcel delivery and logistics giant will relocate from its current premises at Orbital Park to the new 150,000 sq ft facility in Colnbrook, which is expected to be fully operational in early 2017.

The cross-dock facility will bring together DHL’s distribution centre, service centre and head office under home roof. It will be home to 750 employees and manage DHL Express shipments for the South East of England.

The new site will also allow the company to increase capacity from 6,000 items per hour to 28,000.

Phil Couchman, chief executive at DHL Express UK and Ireland, said: "I’m thrilled that our operation will soon be moving into this impressive new facility. APP and Buckinghams have worked in partnership with us to ensure that the site is wholly tailored to our needs.

"This means that not only will our capabilities increase – helping us maintain the high level of service we deliver to our customers – but we’ll also provide a first class, modern and sustainable workspace for our people. Our motivated employees are at the centre of everything we do and I very much look forward to welcoming them to what will be a fantastic new working environment."

Time & Attendance South East has years of experience supplying secure and reliable workforce management and access control systems for the logistics sector.

We supply an extensive range of time and attendance and access control systems that are user-friendly, innovative and designed for the working environment. Our systems also offer a wide array of features, such as support for contactless smart cards (which would really come in handy in a busy, dusty construction environment), as well as optional finger print biometrics and mobile phone SIM card support.

Moreover, the multi-user, networked, multi site Time and Attendance, Access Control, Fire Roll Call and security system includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting and allows administrators to save up to 2000 employees, supports extensive shift management and payroll-related operations, the allocation of various pay bands, and much more.

If you’d like to find out more about the extensive workforce management solutions provided by Time & Attendance South East, just contact us, we’d be more than happy to answer every query you might have.