US EditionWaitrose to Create 550 Jobs at New Bristol Warehouse
The sustainable Avonmouth warehouse will feature 1,200 solar panels and create about 550 jobs to support Waitrose's regional expansion and delivery efficiency.
- In early 2027, Waitrose will open a distribution centre in Avonmouth, Bristol run by logistics firm DHL and plans to hire around 550 staff.
- Waitrose, part of the John Lewis Partnership, said it is investing 1 billion to grow its 317 shops and increase its 4.7% market share, the retailer said.
- Waitrose described the warehouse as its most sustainable, featuring around 1,200 solar panels and energy-efficient systems, with AI and automation to reduce manual processes.
- Serving the south-west, the Avonmouth hub is intended to improve local deliveries for 50 existing Waitrose shops and support regional expansion, including a Brabazon supermarket next year.
- DHL will begin recruiting in spring to staff the Avonmouth hub, bringing in 480 warehouse staff and 80 drivers ahead of the launch.
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Waitrose to create 550 jobs at new Bristol warehouse
It will open next year
Waitrose to create more than 550 jobs with first South West distribution site
Waitrose is to open its first distribution centre in the South West, creating more than 550 jobs as part of a wider overhaul of its supply chain.The new site, in Avonmouth, Bristol, will be operated by logistics company DHL and is due to open in early 2027. It will serve around 50 existing Waitrose shops across the region and is intended to support future store expansion. DHL will begin recruiting in the spring, with plans to hire about 480 ware…
Waitrose to open first South West distribution hub in £1bn supply chain push
Waitrose is set to open its first distribution centre in the South West, creating more than 550 jobs as part of a wider overhaul of its supply chain. The 360,000 sq ft site in Avonmouth, Bristol, will open in early 2027 and be operated by DHL, serving around 50 existing Waitrose shops in the region, while recruiting around 480 warehouse staff and 80 drivers. The new site forms part of a multi-year £1bn investment programme across the Waitrose br…
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