AMAZON will open a new delivery station in Crawley, it has been announced.

The 9,000 square metre building is expected to be fully operational later this year, and will serve customers based in the area.

The delivery station at St. Modwen Park, in addition to more than a hundred driver opportunities for Amazon Logistics’ delivery service partners and Amazon Flex delivery partners.

Amazon delivery stations act as the last mile of the order process and help speed up deliveries for customers.

Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighbouring Amazon fulfilment and sortation centres, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers.

Henry Smith MP for Crawley, said: “This is good employment news for the Crawley economy and I welcome Amazon Logistics opening a new facility representing some 30 new permanent jobs.”

Kerry-Anne Lawlor, country director for Amazon Logistics, added: “We are excited to invest in the Crawley area with a new delivery station that will provide efficient delivery for customers, and create new jobs for the talented workforce.”

Pay starts at £11.10 per hour and employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection and an employee discount – which combined are worth more than £700 annually – as well as a company pension plan.

For more information about open positions, visit www.amazon.jobs