Supermarket distribution centre to create 550 jobs
BBCHundreds of jobs will be created at a distribution centre set to open next year.
Waitrose said it planned to hire about 550 people to work at the warehouse in Avonmouth, Bristol, which is due to open in early 2027.
The centre will be run by logistics firm DHL which is set to begin recruiting in spring.
"Avonmouth continues to flourish economically, not just in terms of the number of jobs, but also with the development of companies," said councillor for Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston Don Alexander.
"Local councillors welcome the news that Waitrose is expanding its base as this will bring more employment opportunities to local communities," Alexander added.
Darren Jones, MP for Bristol north west, said: "It's wonderful news for my constituency that about 550 new jobs will be created at the company's new distribution hub in Avonmouth."
The supermarket said it will recruit 480 warehouse staff and 80 drivers to work at the centre.
The retailer said it will be its most sustainable warehouse building, with features including 1,200 solar panels on the roof.
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