Amazon in Bathgate becomes Europe’s largest delivery station and creates 200 new seasonal jobs following £50 million investment
Amazon has invested over £50 million expanding its delivery station in Bathgate, creating more than 200 seasonal roles ahead of the busy shopping period.
Over the past nine months, the site has undergone a significant upgrade programme, including the installation of new matrix technology, office improvements, and construction of a new three-storey car park with electric vehicle charging.
The delivery station currently employs hundreds of people, with the additional roles supporting customer demand across the Christmas period.
The investment sees the delivery station in Bathgate become Amazon’s largest delivery station in Europe, serving customers across Edinburgh, St Andrews and Inverness.
Darragh Kelly, Regional Director, Amazon Logistics, said: “This investment marks an important step in strengthening our delivery network in Scotland, enabling us to serve customers with even greater speed and reliability. It also reflects our long-term commitment to the communities we operate in and the people who power our sites every day.
“The weeks leading up to Christmas are always our busiest period and this expansion ensures the Bathgate team has the space, technology and resources they need to operate at scale. The enhancements made at the site will support our teams as they process thousands of parcels for customers across the region.
“We’re incredibly proud to be welcoming more than 200 seasonal colleagues this year. It’s a fantastic opportunity for people to gain new skills in a supportive, fast-paced and innovative workplace.”
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than £2.8 billion in Eastern Scotland and more than £3.7 billion in Scotland. This investment led to the production of goods and services that contributed over an estimated £3 billion to the region's GDP.
To date, Amazon has created more than 3,000 full and part-time jobs in Scotland and more than 520 people have completed Amazon’s employability skills training programme.
Craig de Leeuw, Senior Delivery Station Manager at Amazon in Bathgate, added:
“I’m delighted to announce this investment in our Bathgate delivery station but, more importantly, being able to provide over 200 new job opportunities in a modern, engaging and safe workplace which offers unrivalled opportunities for employees wishing to further their careers.”
Amazon recently announced plans to invest £40 billion in the UK over the next three years (2025-2027), expected to contribute an estimated additional £38 billion to UK GDP. This investment includes building four new fulfilment centres and new delivery stations nationwide, plus upgrades to its existing network of over 100 operations buildings.
The investment will create thousands of new permanent, full-time jobs across the UK, with the vast majority outside London and the South East.
Pay at Amazon starts from £14.30 - £15.30 per hour depending on location, equating to between £29,744 and £31,824 annually. Additionally, from day one, all employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, and an employee discount. Together, these benefits are worth more than £700 annually, and employees can take advantage of a company pension plan.
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