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E-commerce giant Amazon is expanding its workforce in the UK to meet an expected surge in demand during the upcoming holiday season over Christmas and New Year.

The company has announced that it will be hiring more than 15,000 seasonal employees across its network of fulfilment centres, sorting centres and delivery stations in the UK before the end of 2024.

As the busy festive season approaches, Amazon is gearing up to meet the increased demand for its products and services.

These seasonal roles will add to Amazon's existing workforce of 75,000 permanent employees in the UK.

The retailer says it is offering competitive wages and benefits, including a starting pay rate of at least £13.50 per hour.

In addition to what the company describes as competitive pay rates, Amazon also offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, subsidised meals and an employee discount.

Announcing this year’s seasonal recruitment drive at the online retailer, Anil Verma, the Operations Director for Amazon UK, said:

“We prepare year-round for the festive season and we’re excited to have more than 15,000 positions available this year in the UK. Our seasonal colleagues 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 welcoming new faces to the team,” added Mr Verma.

Amazon is known for offering a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Some of the benefits of working at Amazon include:

- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- A fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you are interested in applying for a seasonal role at Amazon, you can find out more about working for Amazon on the e4s website or visit the company's careers section at https://www.amazon.jobs/en/locations/unitedkingdom.