BUILDING work continues at the newest supermarket in Malvern as it races to open on time.
The new Aldi is being built near Malvern Retail Park, with large parts of the structure now being put in place.
It is hoped the new store will be ready and open by December this year, with new staff already being hired by the supermarket chain ahead of the work's completion.
Now, heavy machinery can be seen on site with the main frame of the building now in place.
The new store is being built in Grovewood Road opposite The Malvern Spa, having been approved by Malvern Hills District Council back in March after lengthy discussions over what to do with the site.
An Aldi spokesperson said: "Construction for our new Malvern store is progressing well as we move towards opening in December this year.
"This will create up to 30 jobs and enable local people to shop and save closer to home."
Signs went up earlier this year advertising for managerial and in-branch roles at the new store.
They said training for the jobs would take place at the Worcester branches of Aldi in Tybridge Street, Pheasant Street and Bath Road.
The supermarket will be the first Aldi to open in Malvern and is expected to create around 30 jobs.
More than 200 supportive comments were submitted to the council by the public welcoming the plans.
Other supporters said it would give shoppers the chance to stay in Malvern rather than travelling to Worcester or Ledbury to buy food.
The proposed opening hours are 8am to 10pm between Monday and Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
A statement included with the application said: "Aldi has wanted to open a new store in Malvern for some time, and is delighted to have found an ideal site on Grovewood Road.
"A new store would provide local people with easier access to our popular, high quality, great value offer.
"The proposal will enhance local shopping choice, reduce the need to travel and create at least 40 new jobs.
"The delivery of an Aldi store on this site will provide a valuable facility to support the day-to-day needs of the existing and future residents of the area."
For more about Aldi recruitment in Malvern, go to www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/
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