Prime investment as Amazon UK announces 10,000 new jobs

Amazon UK says it will create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in 2021, taking its total UK workforce to 55,000+ people by the end of year.

This will include roles at its corporate offices, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and operations network, with the online retail giant set to open new fulfilment centres in Hinckley, Dartford, Gateshead and Swindon this year, and a parcel receive centre in Doncaster.

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It will also invest £10 million in skills training over three years, including courses designed to help workers "who see their future outside of Amazon" such as HGV driving, accountancy and software development.

Amazon’s UK Country Manager John Boumphrey says: “We’re creating thousands of good jobs across the UK from a diverse range of roles with excellent pay and benefits.”

He adds: “We’re proud of the front-line roles we offer across Amazon, and we also know that they will be a stepping stone for some in their career journey.”

“For people whose ambitions fall outside of our company, we are pleased to support them by paying for training and academic courses that can get them to where they want to be.”

Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, says: “This is fantastic news and a huge vote of confidence in the British economy, helping us deliver on our commitment to level up across the UK. As we build back better from the pandemic, this is a prime investment in our retail sector.”

“Over the past year, Amazon’s workforce have pulled out all the stops to ensure consumers have had safe access to goods during this challenging time.”

“Their latest investment will open up a wide range of opportunities for even more workers, helping to develop the skills needed to power tomorrow’s economy.”

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