Amazon has started recruiting for 1,500 seasonal positions in the East Midlands - including Coalville - ahead of the festive season.

The online giant announced it is hiring around 20,000 seasonal positions across its UK network of fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations during the festive season.

That will include 1,500 in the East Midlands with roles available at the Amazon fulfilment centres in Coalville, Hinckley, Chesterfield, Kegworth and Sutton-in-Ashfield - the sortation centre in Bardon and the delivery stations in Bardon and Kegworth.

Pay for Operations roles starts at a minimum of £10.00 p/h rising to £11.10 p/h in some parts of the UK for all full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal roles in Amazon's fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations.

Amazon's delivery station in Bardon is also looking for individuals to deliver parcels in their spare time for between £13 to £15 per hour.

Amazon Flex is a flexible way of making extra income, so you are able to deliver as little or as often as you like.

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Amazon fulfilment centre General Manager, Celia Syme said: "We prepare year-round for the festive season, and we're excited to have in the region of 1,500 positions available this year in the East Midlands.

"Our seasonal associates 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 welcome new faces to the team, many of whom will continue on to full-time roles with the company after the festive period."

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