CONSTRUCTION of a distribution centre near Avonmouth is almost complete.

The 1.2 million square foot warehouse by The Range retailer is expected to bring more than 1000 jobs to the region.

The building is located over 55 acres of land between Avonmouth and the Second Severn crossing.

Founder of the company, Chris Dawson, said: “I’m delighted to see that work is progressing at full throttle and we are well on our way to achieving our completion date of May 2017.

“These are exciting times for The Range and the building of the distribution centre is a big step in the expansion plans that I have for the business – it’s non-stop for us.”

Since their first store opened in 1989 the retailer has 130 stores in the UK which sell a variety of home, garden and leisure products. The new centre will help support their operations and plans for growth.

Chris added: “When the warehouse is up and fully operational it will act as a training hub for smaller distribution centres around the country.

"We will also offer tours to schools, colleges and universities as I am keen to give the future industry leaders a chance to see how a big UK operation works.”

Recruitment has begun and anyone who wishes to apply should email DHL recruitment on francesca.palmer@dhl.com.