The robotics fulfilment centre is under construction at the Integra 61 site near the A1, and is one of three the online retailer is opening in the North East.

The company said it would be recruiting staff in a range of roles, including engineers, HR and IT professionals. Recruitment for the Amazon teams who will pick, pack and ship customer orders begins next month.

Stefano Perego, Amazon’s vice president of Europe customer fulfilment, said: “We are excited to continue our expansion in the North East of England, creating a further 1,000 new permanent roles, this time in Durham.

“Our employees work in modern, high-tech workplaces, receiving competitive wages and comprehensive benefits from day one.

“These new state-of-the-art robotics fulfilment centres in the North East are another sign of our commitment to the people and communities in which we operate, employing thousands of talented individuals in a diverse range of roles from operations managers and tech professionals through to our frontline employees who manage customer orders.”

Amazon opened a distribution centre in Darlington in May and has also bought land in Gateshead to build another site.

Durham County Council leader Simon Henig said: “Amazon’s decision to locate its second north east fulfilment centre at the Integra 61 site is a clear reflection of confidence in County Durham, our workforce and our prospects for the future.

“Developing the county’s economy and creating more and better jobs have always been among our top priorities, with the creation of sites such as Integra 61 a vital part of our strategy.

8 breathtaking reasons to visit Durham in summer 2020

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We’ve spent months in lockdown, so experiencing the fabulous scenery and heritage closer to home is a glorious way to ease yourself back into normal life, while staying safe.

Durham was recently ranked as one of Britain’s top 10 places for a Staycation, with judges from the Guide to a Very British Staycation impressed with its amazing open spaces, so don’t miss out.

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Here are 8 amazing outdoor places to visit

1. World-famous beauty in the Durham Dales

2. Ancient headlands, rugged cliffs and internationally acclaimed wildlife on the Durham Heritage Coast

3. Step back in time on the Northern Saints Trails

4. Be charmed by the historic market town of Barnard Castle

5. Explore the glorious Raby Castle Gardens

6. A city centre oasis at Wharton Park

7. A truly remarkable welcome at Hardwick Park

8. The hidden gems in the Vale of Durham

“Along with Jade Business Park, in east Durham; NETPark, at Sedgefield; and Milburngate, in Durham City; the site is on track to help bring thousands of new jobs to our area. This is particularly important at the moment, when our focus is on ensuring the local and regional economy is able to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We have carried out significant infrastructure improvements at Integra 61 and worked hard to promote its many benefits to potential investors. It is very gratifying that this effort is now paying off.”

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/amazon-recruiting-1000-staff-durham-18574289

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