Delivery businesses have grown dramatically during the pandemic, leading to increased demand for vans.
This has led to a decision by Mercedes-Benz South West to expand its light commercial vehicle centre in Estover. The family-run franchise which employs over 600 people across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset is acquiring the distribution centre currently used by DPD to fulfil its expansion plans.
Following the three UK lockdowns over the past year, the need for vans has grown due to the popularity of online shopping and the requirement for more courier and delivery services across the region.
Mercedes-Benz South West has seen a significant increase in customer visits to the after sales divisions and led to a the creation of a number of new jobs, including to new service team managers.
Vacancies for light commercial vehicle technicians and office staff are being advertised and an additional apprentice is also being recruited.
Lee Nash, after sales director at Mercedes-Benz South West said:
“It’s an exciting time for our LCV Centre in Plymouth. Due to the growth of our key accounts we have simply outgrown our current site. We are really proud of the support we have been able to offer our customers since the pandemic began. It’s great that as a result we have adapted and thrived and are now able to offer more support and opportunities for the local area and wider region.”
