A national construction and civil engineering consumables distributor is setting up in Croydon - bringing with it the prospect of 25 new jobs.

Parker Merchanting is building a new depot on Pegasus Road off Imperial Way.

Trading is expected to begin in March next year.

Depot manager, Frank Rowe, said: "Feedback shows the new site will be very welcome."

To applying for a job phone Hazel Drye at Brooke Street on 0181 686 7312.

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