Delivery firm Hermes says it will be creating 1,400 new jobs when it opens a new parcel distribution centre in Yorkshire next year.
The Leeds-based firm is working on a new hub in Barnsley, which will provide jobs for managers, engineers, warehouse operatives and administrators. Along with its core staff, there will be around 300 temporary roles during busy periods.
Hermes is one of many logistics and delivery companies that have benefitted from the boom in online shopping that was accelerated by the pandemic.
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Its new hub is due to be completed next September.
The company says half of the vehicles operating from the site will be lower emission vehicles, and it will be incorporating other environmental features into the building.
Carl Lyon, chief operating officer at Hermes 海角视频, said: “We’re working closely with Hermes in order to maximise job and training opportunities for local people on this prime site next year.
“We’re taking full advantage of the sites potential in terms of partnership working to better the community, working with schools and local sports clubs, as well as for the environment with Hermes putting sustainability at the forefront of their operations.
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“This investment is a further example that Barnsley is an excellent location for business and our award winning support service in Enterprising Barnsley is there to help businesses thrive.”
Hermes’ announcement has been welcomed by Matt Gladstone, executive director for place at Barnsley Council.
He said: “The 320,000 sq ft hub, located on a 55-acre plot will have the capacity to process up to 1.3m parcels daily, boosting the company’s overall capacity to 4.4m a day. To future-proof and prepare for expected growth, further tiers will be added inside the hub in coming years.
“The hub runs parallel to the M1 and is strategically located off a new bypass road near junction 36, close to several of Hermes’ retail customers’ distribution sites. This allows later cut off times for collections can be provided to meet the ongoing demand for online shopping and next day delivery.”