Maximus Group plans 440-job employment scheme in Worcester
Jon Hickton said: “The development will support economic growth and productivity, delivering an estimated annual £24m GVA from on-site jobs and £372k in business rates."
Maximus Group has submitted outline plans for a new employment scheme in Worcester, aiming to create over 400 jobs.
The 11.8ha site near Junction 6 of the M5 will offer up to 30,000 sq m of manufacturing, logistics and light industrial space in a mix of sustainable buildings.
The plans include active travel features and landscape improvements to deliver biodiversity net gain.
Jon Hickton, director at Maximus Group, said: “As a local company, we’re really pleased to have submitted our plans for this strategic site, providing a significant contribution to the supply of land for employment need in the city of Worcester.
“The development will support economic growth and productivity, delivering an estimated annual £24 million GVA from on-site jobs and £372k in business rates.
“We’ve already had substantial interest from potential occupiers and discussions will continue as we progress through planning.”
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