Nevilles takes 71,530ft² at Erith Logistics Hub on 15-year lease

Global tabletop manufacturer Nevilles has let a 71,530ft² single-unit development at Erith Logistics Hub in south east London, signing a 15-year lease with specialist logistics developer Padrock.

The deal ends Nevilles' 26-year tenure at its existing head office premises in Erith, where the company has been based since 2000. Fit-out work is already underway, and Nevilles expects to occupy the new building in April 2027.

The unit will serve as both headquarters and Global Distribution Centre for the manufacturer, consolidating its corporate and distribution operations under one roof in a town it refused to leave.

Why did Nevilles stay in Erith?

Staff retention drove the decision. Nevilles finance director Robert Finden said: "We have been based in Erith since 2000 and wanted to remain in the town when the time came to move premises again. Retaining our skilled and experienced team was a key factor in that decision."

That choice keeps the workforce within commuting distance of the new site, avoiding the recruitment risk that typically accompanies a relocation out of an established industrial area. For a manufacturer distributing globally, holding onto experienced logistics and administrative staff matters commercially.

What does the building offer?

Erith Logistics Hub sits within the established Belvedere and Erith industrial area, where occupiers include Ocado, Amazon, Lidl and Tesco. Junction 1a of the M25 lies just over five miles away, and the Dartford Crossing six miles — positioning the site for both London distribution and national trunking via the key Thames crossing.

The unit's specification reads:

• 12.5m eaves height
• 526 kVA of power
• Six dock levellers
• Two level access doors
• A 35m deep secure yard
• 11,190ft² of fitted offices across two floors

That power capacity and dock configuration suit a distribution-intensive occupier moving tabletop products at scale. The office space covers the headquarters function without needing a separate corporate location.

What did Nevilles say about the deal?

Finden pointed to the building's dimensions and sustainability credentials as the commercial rationale. "Erith Logistics Hub is therefore the ideal new headquarters location for us. In particular, its dimensions and outstanding sustainability credentials provide us with a facility that will enable us to deliver our growth and serve our customers more efficiently," he said.

He also credited the developer's approach through the process: "The Padrock team were attentive throughout the process of securing the site and have worked closely with us to ensure the building meets our requirements."

For Padrock, a 15-year lease with a global manufacturer anchors the scheme with a covenant committed to the location long term. For the Belvedere and Erith industrial market, the letting reinforces the area's pull alongside grocery and e-commerce giants already clustered there.

Nevilles now faces an April 2027 move-in date, with fit-out underway and a distribution operation to transition from its long-standing premises without disrupting customer service.