Selkent opens million-pound warehouse in Sittingbourne, Kent

With a large million-pound investment, Selkent – a leading UK supplier of construction fixings and tools – is increasing its customer fulfilment capacity by opening a brand-new warehouse in Sittingbourne, UK.

Officially opened by local MP Kevin McKenna, the facility currently has 34 employees, with an additional eight roles being recruited for within the local area.

As part of the company’s wider growth plans, the new warehouse is accompanied by an office move to Orpington, offering easier commute to its employees and better links between the office and its new Kent-based warehouse.

The new warehouse will form a central base for its upgraded delivery fleet operations, using entirely electric vehicles that utilise a new fleet management system, the Podfather.

Integrated with the company’s back-office systems, the fleet management software helps to improve the efficiency of dispatch, ensure cost-effective and resource-efficient delivery management and support the move towards paperless working.

With improved efficiencies, the warehouse will enhance the company’s on-site delivery service, helping customers overcome challenges, such as rising costs and supply chain issues, and meet project demands.

Selkent founder Julian Bushnell said: “The new warehouse facility is key to our plans for company growth, enhanced customer fulfilment and ever-improving sustainable operations.

“With a focus on delivering construction supplies to projects across the country, the new warehouse in Sittingbourne will act as a hub for our operations, and we hope that our facility will provide increased business and careers in the local community for years to come.”

Local Sittingbourne MP Kevin McKenna said: “The investment into the local economy and resulting employment opportunities is hugely beneficial for Sittingbourne.

“With ambitious plans to grow the team at the new warehouse, Selkent is leading by example to help improve sustainable operations within the construction industry as well as support their local community through increased business opportunities and employment.”

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