THE DC which only went operational five years ago employs 400 people. It will be wound down over the next two years with workers and operations moving to its 1.3 million ft2 state-of-the-art facility in Bardon, Leicestershire.
There will be a full consultation process where proposals will be shared with employees and it is understood that nothing has been finalised and no decisions will be made until that consultation process has concluded.
Originally developed by Aldi, the Sawley has been distributing produce to Aldi Store in the East Midlands since 2020.
The Bardon site which spans 72-acres is a £500 million flagship development providing a facility comprising of four main interconnected warehouses with a height of up to circa 30m and associated service yard. This includes approximately 50,000 ft2 of two storey offices as well as a 65,000 sq ft mezzanine.
