Lidl has revealed plans to open its largest distribution centre in Cambridgeshire, creating 500 new jobs.
The UK arm of the German discount grocer has exchanged contracts on a 34-acre site in Peterborough, where it plans to build a new 754,000sq ft regional distribution centre – its 15th in the country and the sixth new one to be announced in a year.
Lidl said this was part of its ambitious expansion plans to invest £1.45 billion in Great Britain between 2017-18.
The warehouse will manage the supply and distribution of food and non-food items to stores in the surrounding area, using the latest energy efficient and zero-carbon technologies.
“Our expansion across the UK is progressing rapidly, and it’s important we have the right supply chain infrastructure to support this,” Lidl UK head of expansion Adrienne Howells said.
“Peterborough is ideally located and we’re pleased to be bringing more jobs to the local community.”
The retailer will now seek to obtain satisfactory planning consent for the site.
The news comes after Lidl recently opened the doors to its 11th new warehouse in Wednesbury.
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An experience FMCG manager would be very interested in a position.
I would like to apply for a position as a hgv 1 driver in your new Peterborough centre
I would like to apply for this job i have 4 years experience in warehouse.
Hi Mohammad, please contact Lidl directly about this.
Regards, Elias (Editor)
I would like to apply for an HGV one position working for Lidl Peterborough 38 years experience as a HGV one distribution driver
I would like to apply this job because I have various experience for factory and warehose
I can put a bet, from 10 drivers wich will apply for a driving job, probably 1or 2 will remain afther 1 week
you have to load, unload your trailer up to 8 times for day, very disappointing job
Hi, I have experience in werhouse, no I work loading and uploading( 4 years experience)
I would like to apply for an HGV one position working for Lidl Peterborough
I would like to apply for a position as a hgv 1 driver in your new Peterborough centre
Wow this would be great for peterborough
As it is now such a big city and very diverse
Would very much like to put my name forward for a team leader position here
I would like to apply for a position as a hgv 1 driver in your new Peterborough
Would like to apply to be a hgv class one driver. I have 26 years experience in this line of business. Plus I have a clean licence