Online grocery retailer Ocado is set to create hundreds of jobs after agreeing a 15-year lease for a new logistics facility in Stoke-on-Trent.
The company has taken the final 55,000 sq ft unit at Indurent Park Stoke Central at Etruria Valley, meaning the 530,000 sq ft industrial and logistics development is now fully occupied.
The facility will operate as an Ocado “spoke”, supporting deliveries across the region.
Work on the site has started already and it is expected to be up and running later this year.
Danny Kennedy, Senior Property Strategy and Development Manager at Ocado Retail, said:“We are always looking for ways to support our growing customer base whether that is identifying new sites or maximising the capacity of our current infrastructure.
“Confirming the new spoke at Stoke is a great example of this, and it will enable us to deliver to even more customers. While work has only just started, we expect the site will be up and running later this year, creating hundreds of new jobs in the process.”
Ocado’s unit, C55, incorporates rooftop solar PV and EV charging infrastructure, which the company will use to house, maintain and charge its growing fleet of electric delivery vehicles.
The park sits in the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone and forms part of the 300-acre Festival Park development.
George Goldsmith, Senior Asset Manager at Indurent, said:“Securing Ocado as the final tenant at Indurent Park Stoke Central is a significant milestone for the scheme and reflects the continued strength of demand for high-quality industrial and logistics space in strategically located markets.
“Reaching full occupancy across the park demonstrates the appeal of modern, sustainable buildings with excellent connectivity, and reinforces our commitment to delivering space that meets the evolving needs of our customers.”
- Daily Focus recently reported that Waterstones has secured a new 300,000 sq ft distribution centre at an Indurent business park in Burton upon Trent. Read more about that here.
