DHL to create 600 jobs with £240m Kenilworth depot

By Sam Pither

7 July 2022

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DHL has announced it intends to create a new 25,000 square metre depot near Kenilworth, which it says will create 600 jobs in the area.

This comes as part of the logistics firm’s £482 million investment into the UK. The new facility, at SEGRO Park Coventry Gateway, will cost £240m.

Peter Fuller, CEO of DHL Parcel UK, said: "This investment is a real demonstration of the excellent work our people and partners have delivered over the past two years to get us to the level of growth where major expansion is required to meet customer demand.

"E-commerce is going to continue to shape the world around us, this investment, along with the strength of the DHL brand and our leading approach to digitalisation and sustainability will put us in a strong position to take advantage of market growth."

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Since 2020, DHL says it has seen a 40% increase in delivery volume, leading them build a new depot capable of handling 500,000 items per day. The new depot will create vacancies in warehouse, driver, administration and management positions.

The designs place the environment at the forefront. They have been tailored to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' status through features such as 7,000 square metres of solar panels and LED lighting, as well as landscaping to protect the natural biodiversity of the area.

The site will also be equipped with charging points for electric cars and LGVs. This is complemented by an initial £64 million investment into the company’s fleet, with an emphasis on alternative fuel vehicles. This includes six fully electric 18 tonne trucks, 30 Liquified Natural Gas (bio-LNG) trucks, and 18 electric tugs.

Minister for Investment, Lord Grimstone, said: "DHLs investment into the heart of the Midlands is testament to the success of inward investors in the UK, and is the latest example of our investment strategy and the Government's levelling up agenda delivering results.

"With investment comes jobs and a boost to local economies, so I look forward to seeing the Midlands continue to flourish and promoting our commitment for a cleaner and greener future."

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.