A leading provider of delivery solutions has created at least 20 new jobs with the opening of a new depot in Verwood.

DX says that, once fully staffed, the 14,000 sq ft depot on the Ebblake Industrial Estate will have 20 employees and up to 30 subcontractors working out of the site.

The depot will serve the group’s DX Express division, which specialises in secure, next-day parcel delivery.

Its opening will allow for the expansion of DX’s operations in the south west, increasing the group’s capacity in the region and driving service and productivity improvements.

The Dorset depot takes the total number of sites that DX has either opened or upgraded in 2021 to ten.

DX says investment in the group’s depot network is a key pillar of its growth strategy.

It’s already undergone a £10m capital expenditure programme over the past two years.

Significant further investment in the network is planned over the next three years, with further new depot openings and upgrades across both of DX’s divisions.

Lloyd Dunn, pictured left, Chief Executive Officer, DX (Group) plc, said: “We are pleased to be opening our new depot in Verwood, continuing the strong progress we have made in expanding our network in 2021.

“This latest site will allow us to increase DX Express’ presence  in the south west, enabling us to increase capacity for the region and enhance our service levels.”

DX delivers to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland.

Established in 1975 as a Document Exchange service to the legal sector, DX now provides one of the widest ranges of overnight delivery services in the market, as well as comprehensive logistics services.

The business transports items ranging from confidential documents to large, awkward-to-handle freight that is unsuitable for standard conveyors.