Ocado has taken a 55,000 sq ft industrial unit at Indurent Park Stoke Central, near the A500, in a deal that the operator of the site says will lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs in Stoke-on-Trent.
Location, capacity and timetable
The parcel of industrial land occupies one of the final units at the business park. Indurent confirmed a 15-year lease has been agreed and that the unit features solar panels on the roof and the ability to charge electric delivery vehicles — details the firm says align with Ocado’s operational needs. Ocado has indicated the new base is expected to be in use later this year.
What the companies say
"While work has only just started, we expect the site will be up and running later this year, creating hundreds of new jobs in the process."
The comment came from Danny Kennedy of Ocado; Indurent added that the retailer had taken their final available unit at the park.
Local impact and practical considerations
For Stoke-on-Trent the development will expand local employment opportunities in logistics and e-commerce at a time when transport links and industrial space remain in demand. The combination of rooftop solar and EV-charge capability also reflects wider decarbonisation trends in the logistics sector, potentially reducing vehicle emissions associated with home grocery delivery.
- Unit size: 55,000 sq ft
- Lease length: 15 years
- Facilities: rooftop solar, EV charging capacity
- Expected opening: later this year
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developer/park | Indurent Park Stoke Central |
| Occupier | Ocado |
| Size | 55,000 sq ft |
| Jobs | Hundreds (company estimate) |
Ocado already employs roughly 20,000 people worldwide, and the new Staffordshire base is intended to allow the retailer to reach more customers in the region. For applicants, the timing and scale of recruitment have not yet been published; local jobseekers and those advising them should monitor Ocado’s careers pages and local job centres for vacancies as fit-out work progresses.
Council planners and economic development officers will likely view the deal as a positive sign for inward investment and the adaptability of Stoke-on-Trent’s industrial estates to modern logistics operations. The project also underlines the ongoing demand for units that can support electric fleets and on-site renewable generation.
Further details on the precise number and types of roles to be created, and any commitments to recruit locally, are awaited from Ocado as the site moves toward opening.
