Online retail giant is looking to recruit 1,000 seasonal staff in South Wales in the run up to the key Christmas trading period.
As part of a UK-wide seasonal recruitment drive for 20,000 staff, it is looking fill 1,000 roles at its Swansea fulfilment centre and delivery station in Port Talbot.
Pay for operations roles start at a minimum of £10.00 per hour rising to £11.10p.
Amazon’s delivery station in Port Talbot is also looking for individuals to deliver parcels in their spare time for between £13 to £15 per hour.
Amazon’s Swansea fulfilment centre site leader, Omer Kartal, said: “We prepare year-round for the festive season, and we’re excited to have more than 1,000 positions available this year in Swansea and Port Talbot. Our seasonal associates play an integral role in helping us deliver an exceptional experience for our customers,.
“We look forward to welcoming back seasonal workers who return year-after-year to Amazon and to welcome new faces to the team, many of whom will continue on to full-time roles with the company after the festive period.”
At its fulfilment centre in Swansea Amazon has around 1,200 permanent staff with 60-plus at its Port Talbot delivery station
UK wide it employs 55,000 permanent staff.
According to an economic impact assessment by Keystone, since 2010 Amazon has invested over £1.5bn in Wales.
The investment in East Wales is over £80m, while more than £1.4bn has been invested in West Wales and the Valleys.
The economic consultancy has estimated that through its ripple effect it has generated £1.7 billion in gross value added for the Welsh economy.
Amazon has more than 1,900 SMEs in Wales selling as independent selling partners. They generated more than £120m of export sales in 2020.
John Boumphrey, Amazon's country manager, said: "We are passionate about creating jobs, empowering SMEs and supporting the communities where we live and work. Our new Amazon UK economic impact hub shows our on-going commitment and contribution to Wales at a local level for the first time.
"Wales has been a fantastic home for us for many years and we are excited by the opportunity to continue to invest, invent and have a positive impact in communities.”
