Below is an update the BVCA received this week regarding the opening of the new Waitrose regional distribution centre (RDC) in Leyland, on the outskirts of Buckshaw:

We originally planned to phase in the new RDC between September 2012 and March 2013.  Our forecasts now show we will not require the full capacity of the site until summer 2013 so we have decided to slightly delay the opening until Summer 2013.  

We are making a major investment in Leyland and are committed to creating hundreds of new jobs for local people when we open in 2013. Although we have not yet advertised roles, I know there may be local people who will be disappointed to hear of this delay, but we can assure them we’ll be starting our recruitment campaign at the end of this year.

The north west is a great place to do business and we are continuing to develop exciting plans for new stores in the region that Leyland Distribution Centre will service.  This will include our new store in Walton-le-Dale, which opens on February 2nd 2012.

If you have any queries relating to the Waitrose Distribution Centre please contact the BVCA here.