New Sainsbury’s store to create 400 jobs

Up to 400 jobs are said to be created, Sainsbury's said earlier this week, when they open their new store in Longbridge. The 85k square foot store, costing £1 billion, will become a key employer in the Longbridge area, proving key to the areas economy.

The Sainsbury's store comes as part of an investment project in Longbridge that will see nearly 25 new stores and restaurants created.

Sainsbury's said in a statement that they were glad to be bringing jobs to the area and are committed to bringing good value food to the local community.

A major food store such as Sainsbury's has been said to be the 'final touch' to the development in the area, and Longbridge has been waiting for a supermarket to put it's stamp on the location.

Local councillors are delighted with the development, if not only because it brings a significant number of jobs to the area.

The new-build store will also have nearly 500 car parking spaces. The store is expected to be opening sometime in spring 2013, should no barriers be hit in terms of  planning permission and legal aspects.