£ 4m Aldi store to create 35 new jobs
Supermarket giant Aldi have today announced a £ 4m plan to open a new store in Ayrshire.
And bosses say the multi million pound investment could bring 35 new jobs to the area.
The supermarket retailer has identified Ayr Road in Cumnock for their latest store and a planning application will be lodged early next month with East Ayrshire Council.
Aldi have also announced an invite to residents and interested parties to attend a public consultation drop- in event next week.
The details are as follows: ( Tuesday 25 June) - Old Cumnock Old Church Hall, 17 Barrhill Road, Cumnock, KA18 1AR. Open to the public from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Feedback from the sessions will be included in a consultation report.
If given the green light, the store will create up to 35 positions, with roles starting from Aldi’s apprenticeship scheme through to store manager level.
The proposals will also deliver new investment to help support the commercial future of the Thistle Business Park North.
Andy Doyle, Property Director for Aldi in Scotland, said: “We anticipate that our application for an Aldi store in Cumnock and the number of employment opportunities will be welcome news to residents and local businesses.
“Our preference is always to ensure that we have a local and hardworking store team to serve the local community.”
By the time of opening, the store would become the supermarket’s third store in East Ayrshire with one store already trading in Kilmarnock and a second store shortly due to commence construction in Stewarton.