'Serious about business': Leader says construction company's move to Oldham is 'massive boost' that will create jobs

Mansell Building Solutions is set to deliver a 'massive boost and jobs and opportunities' to Oldham with its relocation to Broadway Business Park in Chadderton. The construction giant has signed a 10-year lease for a warehouse within the business complex, which was developed with Oldham Council.

Mansell's move comes after it outgrew its previous base in Horwich, Bolton. Oldham Council leader Arooj Shah views the arrival of the firm as a chance to show the borough is 'serious about business', expressing optimism that it will create employment for locals.

Councillor Shah said: "This news is a massive boost for the local economy and we're thrilled Mansell Building Solutions is coming to the borough. Mansell Building Solutions is a real success story and a growing firm. This is amazing for Oldham because a thriving company means jobs and opportunities for Oldham people.

"Firms like Mansell Building Solutions are increasingly seeing the borough as a place to invest and as somewhere that is serious and proactive about business. We looking forward to working closely with them in the coming years."

The council leader also commended the company for its 'women-led' status, drawing a parallel between its pioneering nature and that of Annie Kenney, the celebrated suffragette hailing from Oldham , reports the Manchester Evening News.

Angela Mansell, a managing director, said: "We feel a certain synergy with Oldham as it's a forward-thinking borough under female leadership. We're only too pleased to make it our new home."

The firm is currently working on projects across various Greater Manchester locations, including Trafford, Wigan, Salford, Stockport, and Manchester. The new facility will boast dedicated spaces for employee training and development, including apprenticeships.