Parcel delivery operator Evri has opened a new £1.3 million distribution depot in Gloucester, creating 38 permanent jobs and increasing its capacity to handle growing parcel volumes across the South West.
The new facility, located at Indurent Park Gloucester in Quedgeley, replaces the company’s previous operation in Tewkesbury, which had reached its capacity.
The investment forms part of Evri Group’s wider programme to strengthen its national delivery infrastructure and support future growth in the UK parcel market.
The site is expected to process approximately 8,000 parcels each night, with capacity increasing to around 13,000 during peak periods.
New facility increases regional capacity
The Gloucester depot occupies more than 57,000 square feet and is located close to Junction 12 of the M5 motorway.
Its position provides access to an important transport corridor serving Gloucestershire and the wider South West.
For parcel operators, the location and capacity of regional depots are important factors in determining delivery efficiency, vehicle utilisation and the ability to respond to changing customer demand.
By replacing an existing site that had reached capacity, Evri aims to improve operational flexibility and strengthen its ability to manage parcel volumes across the region.
The additional space should also provide greater resilience during seasonal periods when demand increases.
Investment creates permanent employment
The new depot has created 38 permanent positions across warehouse operations, driving, management and related operational functions.
The roles represent an employment investment in the local area while supporting the company’s expanding distribution requirements.
Growing parcel volumes continue to create demand for employees who can manage increasingly complex delivery operations, from warehouse handling and sortation to vehicle movements and last-mile distribution.
The Gloucester development demonstrates how investment in physical infrastructure remains important even as the industry increases its use of automation and digital technology.
Supporting growing parcel volumes
Evri has identified 2026 as an important year for growth, with the business planning to handle approximately one billion parcels during the year.
The company has also set a longer-term ambition of reaching 1.4 billion parcels annually by 2030.
Achieving that level of activity requires continued investment across the distribution network, including regional depots, sorting facilities, technology and delivery operations.
The Gloucester facility forms part of that wider expansion.
The investment also follows Evri Group’s acquisition of DHL eCommerce UK, which has increased the scale of its domestic logistics operations.
Sustainability included in depot design
The new Gloucester facility includes solar photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
These features reflect the increasing attention being given to the environmental performance of logistics premises and vehicle fleets.
Parcel delivery operators face growing pressure to reduce emissions while managing operating costs and maintaining delivery performance.
For regional depots, energy efficiency and the ability to support electric commercial vehicles may become increasingly important considerations when evaluating new facilities.
However, the operational and commercial benefits depend on factors including vehicle suitability, energy requirements and how the infrastructure is used.
The importance of regional delivery networks
For retailers and e-commerce businesses, regional depot capacity plays an important role in maintaining delivery standards.
Parcel networks must be able to manage changing daily volumes, seasonal peaks and customer expectations for reliable tracking and delivery times.
Where a facility reaches its operational limits, the consequences can include reduced flexibility and greater pressure on sorting and delivery schedules.
Investment in additional capacity can help address those constraints, although overall service performance also depends on staffing, transport planning and the efficiency of the wider network.
Evri’s decision to replace its Tewkesbury operation with a larger Gloucester facility reflects the continuing importance of regional logistics infrastructure.
Preparing for future demand
As online retail and parcel distribution continue to evolve, operators are balancing the need for additional capacity with pressures to improve productivity and control costs.
The Gloucester opening represents a significant regional investment for Evri, providing additional operating space, employment opportunities and infrastructure to support its delivery network.
For customers and businesses across the South West, the key measure of success will be whether that investment translates into greater reliability, flexibility and capacity during periods of high demand.
With the Christmas delivery season approaching, the timing of the new facility gives Evri additional regional capacity at an important point in the parcel distribution calendar.