We provide the complete range of transport and warehousing services from our strategically located distribution centres which are located throughout the UK. Our services go above and beyond what you might expect from a 3PL company.
Along with general services such as bulk storage and UK distribution of palletised freight, we also provide an array of added value services such as complex picking & packing warehousing solutions through to international transport including sea and freight.Bowker are committed to providing customers with the very best IT offering.
Along with general services such as bulk storage and UK distribution of palletised freight, we also provide an array of added value services such as complex picking & packing warehousing solutions through to international transport including sea and freight.Bowker are committed to providing customers with the very best IT offering.
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The Company was established in 1919 when William Bowker used his war gratuity to buy the first vehicle. He began making local deliveries in Lancashire earning a reputation for a pioneering spirit and an innovative approach to industry's needs. It wasn't long before he'd assembled one of the largest fleets in the area.
We continue to seek and invest in ways to improve our environmental performance through efficient management of fuel and carbon usage, responsible equipment purchasing, training and recycling initiatives. We achieve this by working closely with employees, customers and suppliers by sharing knowledge and new ideas with all stakeholders along the supply chain.
Today, Bowker is a major UK and International transport and warehousing operator with 160 vehicles, 300 trailers and over 1 million square feet of warehousing. 2019 marks Bowker's 100th Year Anniversary, making #Bowker one of the oldest road transport companies still operating in the UK today. A new livery has been launched which replicates the vintage blue, red and gold colour scheme historically used by the company.
Bowker provides extensive modern warehousing facilities at Preston, Hull, Droitwich, Knowsley, Ripon, York and Selby where each operation is fully equipped with the latest racking and handling equipment.
Droitwich, Knowsley and Ripon are Upper Tier COMAH sites, Preston is a Lower Tier COMAH site storing hazardous substances and our Hull operation - situated just 400 metres from King George Dock provides excellent food grade warehousing facilities.Selby's BRC warehousing is designed for ambient food storage and York's distribution centre stores and distributes a range of non hazardous goods.
Droitwich, Knowsley and Ripon are Upper Tier COMAH sites, Preston is a Lower Tier COMAH site storing hazardous substances and our Hull operation - situated just 400 metres from King George Dock provides excellent food grade warehousing facilities.Selby's BRC warehousing is designed for ambient food storage and York's distribution centre stores and distributes a range of non hazardous goods.
Bowker's strategically positioned BRC certificated warehouses in Selby, Hull and York offer over 37,000 racked pallet locations combined with block stack and bulk food grade storage facilities. We provide a complete warehousing and logistics package for ambient food ingredients, packaging and finished goods.
Reviews (8)
Chris Fearn
Jun 30, 2021
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Scott Deville
Mar 12, 2021
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B. Y.
Mar 08, 2021
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Hmmmmm. Wer do I start. Its advisable to arrive with a reference that allows u to gain access. If not the reception will let you in but be warned. Goods in frown on this. If u arrive wen its busy don't expect a quick turn around. Goods in are very professional but don't seem happy to be there. There's no banter and every time I've delivered here I've drove away feeling frustrated and as everyone knows a frustrated 44ton lorry driver is a potential accident waiting to happen
Carl Skull
Jun 25, 2020
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Stuart Macalpine
Jun 21, 2020
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AVOID!!!!!! So unprofessional customer service! Woman on the phone does not know anything, they will keep telling you lies just to get rid of you! Asked to speak with the manager as our delivery was delayed for days, but she hung up on me and they are avoiding my calls now!! Use any other transport company, but NOT THEM!!!!!
Andrew Thompson
Nov 14, 2019
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Alan Howcroft
Aug 26, 2019
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Use someone else, these are terrible. Drivers with terrible attitudes who dump things in the middle of the road. They don’t even bring the right equipment
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It was nothing to do with “uneven ground” we’ve had around 100 of these pallets before without a issue. The two drivers you sent had bad attitudes and had no interest in doing their job.
If Stonework marketing want to continue using your service we will no longer use them (costing them £10,000 per season)
Absolutely disgusting service dumping a ton pallet in a busy drop off area.
In response..
It was nothing to do with “uneven ground” we’ve had around 100 of these pallets before without a issue. The two drivers you sent had bad attitudes and had no interest in doing their job.
If Stonework marketing want to continue using your service we will no longer use them (costing them £10,000 per season)
Absolutely disgusting service dumping a ton pallet in a busy drop off area.
Paul Leader
Jul 26, 2018
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Bowkers are always on the lookout for new drivers and it's hardly surprising. Their office staff are the biggest load of ***** you could ever wish (not) to meet. Classic case of too many chiefs with nothing to do but spend time trying to prove their worth. About one star in my opinion but only coz Google don't do quarter stars!
