Over 2,000 working to build Aylesbury's newest supermarket
Sainsbury's are due to open their new store next year
Sainsbury's say they will take on at least 150 permanent and part-time staff when their new Aylesbury store opens.
At the moment, 2,000 people are working on getting the supermarket and petrol station on Gatehouse built.
The steel frame for the new store is starting to take shape now that the site is level and the store's foundation and drainage infrastructure has been completed.
The steel framework is expected to be finalised by the end of May and then followed by the cladding, roofing and glazing.
The multi-million pound investment in the community will provide a selection of food and non-food products for local people, including Sainsbury's popular Tu clothing range and Habitat home products.
The 50,000 sq. ft store will also have an-eat in option, and customers are set to enjoy the convenience of a large car park plus a new Sainsbury's petrol filling station.
Supporting the jobs market
The new supermarket is supporting jobs during construction, with over 2,000 tradespeople expected to work on site over the course of the development.
The new Sainsbury's will also bring a considerable number of new and ongoing employment opportunities to the local community, with over 150 colleagues across a variety of roles and levels set to work from the store.
Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's Property Director, said:
"It's fantastic to see the store starting to take shape and I know customers are looking forward to opening day.
"This will be a state-of-the-art store and gives the local community more convenience and greater access to our high quality, great value products. We will continue to keep the community updated as we build this exciting new addition to the Aylesbury community, including how to join the local colleague team."
The new Sainsbury's store will support economic growth and regenerate the local area. The Sainsbury's colleagues will also play an active role in the local community and support Sainsbury's nationwide community programmes and charity partners.