500 new jobs to be created in Bolton

Depot Manger Gary Maddox along with representatives from Bolton Borough Council and Nick Wells, CEO at the new depot Credit: Whistl

The second largest postal operator in the UK has officially opened a newsuper depot in Bolton.

Whistl say that they expect to create 500 jobs and they've been working with Bolton Council to recruit people to the site.

Nick Wells, CEO was joined by local councillors and representatives from the local community at the opening event today.

Leader of Bolton Council Cliff Morris said that the opening of the new depot was "fantastic."