Hermes to create 150 jobs in Kent
Hermes is to create 150 jobs in Aylesford after taking up a lease on a new depot.
The logistics giant has signed a pre-lease agreement at Panattoni Park in Aylesford and will take up a 15 year lease.
When the building is operational later this year it will increase Hermes’ network capacity and fulfil its growth in the area with the company promising 150 jobs will be created.
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The new facility, being developed by Panattoni, will be able to handle more than 220,000 parcels each day.
The deal forms part of the ongoing investment programme by Hermes UK to expand its capacity
following the surge in online retailing during the pandemic.
Deborah Faithfull, estates manager at Hermes, added: “It was a pleasure working with Panattoni again to deliver a bespoke facility for Hermes which will facilitate the growth of the business as demand has continued to increase during the pandemic.
“The sustainability initiatives are key to Hermes’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. We are also delighted to be bringing additional jobs to the area and this new depot will continue to help us process and deliver a record number of parcels for all our clients and customers.”
Alex Mitchell, Development Associate at Panattoni, said: “It is great to work with Hermes again and assist with its nationwide expansion. This is our third letting at the Park to a leading logistics company and justified our confidence in the location and ability to provide a sustainable platform for occupiers. We look forward to seeing the new Hermes unit taking shape as work has now commenced.”
This will be Hermes’ third bespoke facility in the UK developed by Panattoni in the last two years, with the second at Panattoni Park Bolton, which Hermes took occupation of in September to support its UK expansion plans.
