The Amazon delivery station in Basildon welcomed the Essex Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders for a tour of its site.
During the visit, guests met the team and were given a behind-the-scenes look at the technology behind sorting and delivering parcels to customers across Essex.
Matt Smith, Amazon Senior Operations Manager, said:
“It was a pleasure to welcome the Essex Chamber of Commerce and community leaders to our delivery station in Basildon. It was great for them to meet the team and see first-hand the many opportunities and range of roles we offer to deliver to our customers. We are proud to be a part of the local community in Essex and look forward to continuing to deliver an excellent service to all our customers.”
Denise Rossiter, Chief Executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce, said:
“It was fascinating to go behind-the-scenes to see first-hand what happens at an Amazon delivery station. I was extremely impressed with the operation and the work environment they provide. Amazon has made a significant contribution to the wider community by providing excellent work and training opportunities in the area, and we look forward to continuing our great relationship with Amazon in Essex for years to come.”
Amazon Logistics is helping independent local delivery companies to grow their businesses and adds capacity and flexibility to Amazon’s delivery network to meet increasing customer demand.
Amazon has created around 75 permanent jobs at the delivery station in Basildon and works with 15 independent delivery companies with hundreds of drivers to provide the fast and reliable delivery Amazon customers love and trust. Packages are shipped to the delivery station from Amazon fulfilment and sortation centres and loaded onto vehicles to get delivered to customers.
