Huge distribution centre to bring 1,800 jobs to north Notts

Some 1,800 jobs are set to be created in Sutton in Ashfield after contracts were signed to bring a 1.75m sq ft distribution centre to Summit Park in the town.

Joint venture development partners Peveril Securities and Sladen Estates have signed contracts for the development of the building with an unnamed occupier. The development, funded by a major institutional investor has been described as “possibly the largest ever single investment in the Ashfield area and in the region as a whole”.

The site, located off the Mansfield and Ashfield Regeneration Route (MARR) has stood empty for almost ten years waiting for a requirement of this size to come along.

Speculation still surrounds who the occupier is. An announcement will be made when recruitment begins.

Plans also include a bus route and onsite bus station that will ensure jobs are accessible to all.

The building is being built by Bowmer + Kirkland and the estimated completion date for the building is September 2020.

Cllr Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council said: “We are so excited to be able to announce these plans. This is the biggest single private sector investment in the district for quite some time, maybe ever. It is great to see that a large organisation wants to bring part of its distribution network to the district and that a major UK institution is prepared to fund such a development in our area.

“This is a real game changer for the district. 1,800 new jobs will have a real, significant impact on employment opportunities for residents.

“We will work with the developer and end user as soon as we know who it is, to maximise employment opportunities for local people. We will work with the DWP and local training providers to make sure that Ashfield residents are first in line.

“This investment would provide a significant boost to the local economy.”