Iceland creates 750 jobs with new £100m distribution centre

Iceland has opened its new 500,000sq ft distribution centre in Warrington.

The £100m warehouse, operated by GXO Logistics, will employ more than 750 people and supply over 350 of the frozen food specialist’s stores nationwide.

The frozen food specialist said the new site is its largest to date and has the potential to supply 500 Iceland locations in the future.

The warehouse, which includes ambient, chill, and frozen chambers, has been designed with future growth in mind, incorporating state-of-the-art technology to drive efficiency and ensure a resilient supply chain, Iceland added.

Iceland Foods chief executive Tarsem Dhaliwal said: “We’re always looking at ways to make our business stronger, more efficient, and better for our customers.

“Investing in our supply chain is a huge part of that, and this new state-of-the-art warehouse is a game-changer.

“It gives us the capacity to grow, improve service, and futureproof our operations for years to come. Warrington means a lot to me personally, as the place where I grew up, and it gives me particular pleasure to have been able to make such a major investment here. We’re proud to be employing more than 750 people and delivering real economic benefits to the local community.”

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