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Warehouse Near East Midlands Creating Up to 200 Jobs Chevin Fleet Mega Warehouse Strengthens the Job Market Growing Pains for a Growing Business Buy it Direct Ltd., one of the UK’s largest online retailers, is poised to ease the job market around East Midlands as its newest warehouse near East Midlands Airport officially opens. Over 200 positions have been opened, and the online retailer is offering up to £500 as an attendance bonus to new hires. The timing of the warehouse opening couldn’t have been better; the UK- wide labour shortage has continued to be felt throughout multiple industries. The unemployment rate had fallen to 4.2% recently, but there are still fresh concerns about the state of the economy due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The new East Midlands warehouse stands at 525,000 sq ft, located near Castle Donington at the M1 and A50. The potential to rejuvenate the job market is substantial, as the business sells everything from home furniture to electronics. The “unprecedented staffing squeeze” means that Buy It Direct will need numerous personnel from all levels of employment, as well as specialised tools such as a fleet management system and extra capacities to create the pick, pack, and dispatch service for third parties. The massive warehouse also has 76 dock doors, parking for 157 HGVs, and an 18m height clearance. This speculatively built unit by Panattoni was created with considerations for the increased stockholding that the company needs. Built for the Future According to Buy it Direct Chief Executive Nick Glynne, there has been exceptional demand for online goods, and they feel that it won’t be long before they need another large site within the next four years. This is mainly to house the oversized goods that Buy It Direct can store in bulk on the floor. Spencer Corkin, director of acquisitions at AEW, part of Allianz Real Estate, explains that the project is part of Buy It Direct’s ambitious plans for the next few years. They are pleased to have signed another rapidly-growing British business. They expect that the strategic location and the new facility will serve the company well. Sources: https://www.chevinfleet.com/ https://www.business-live.co.uk/ports-logistics/online-retailer-buy-direct- plans-20520058 https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/jobs/more-200-jobs-available- huge-6376479 https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/jobs/200-jobs-offer-online- retailer-6352173
