A wholesaler is creating 100 new jobs in Hedge End.

Parfetts, which is an employee-owned wholesaler, is opening a new 113,000 sq ft depot in Hedge End Retail Park, Tolbar Way, later this summer.

The new depot will be the company's ninth in the UK and will service retailers across the South Coast and Greater London.

Guy Swindell, joint managing director, said: "This expansion creates fantastic career prospects in Southampton.

"As an employee-owned business, we offer more than just jobs – we provide long-term career paths where our team shares in our success."

The company is now recruiting for various roles at its new depot, offering competitive packages and various benefits of employee ownership.

The site joins Parfetts’ existing depots in Aintree, Anfield, Birmingham, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Somercotes, and Stockport.

Noel Robinson, joint managing director, added: "We’re very excited about opening our ninth UK depot later this year and what this will mean for the economy in and around Southampton.

"Our people are our greatest asset.

"Whether in warehouse operations, logistics, retail support or management, we provide the training and opportunities to build a fulfilling career."

Interested candidates can find out more at: parfetts.co.uk.