Total supply chain provider Oakland International bid a fond farewell to husband-and-wife duo Rob and Michaela Hartland, who retired together after 24 years of dedicated service.
Rob, part of the Direct-to-Consumer warehouse team, and Michaela, the company’s long-serving office cleaner, were celebrated with a surprise afternoon tea held in their honour.
Oakland International Co-Founder Dean Attwell marked the occasion by presenting the couple with flowers and gifts, expressing heartfelt thanks for their outstanding contribution over the years.
Both Rob, a passionate cyclist and fitness enthusiast, and Michaela, who enjoys arts and crafts, look forward to spending more time on caravan holidays with their cherished pet dogs.
Reflecting on their time at Oakland, Rob said: “There aren’t many employers like Oakland who care so much about their workforce. We are both sad to go but excited for the next chapter of our lives together.”
A Certified B Corporation and leading supply chain solutions provider, Oakland International specialises in temperature-controlled logistics across the UK and Ireland. Serving retail, wholesale, and food service markets, Oakland offers expertise in direct-to-consumer services, case consolidation, contract packing, storage and distribution, food tempering, and brand development support. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and reducing waste through its distress load management service, the company is committed to becoming the first in its sector to achieve net zero, all while staying true to its family values and community spirit.
