Amazon to create 1,500 jobs by opening huge warehouse at Airport City south in Wythenshawe

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Online giant Amazon is set to move into a huge warehouse at Wythenshawe’s Airport City - bringing 1,500 jobs to the region.

The retailer, the biggest internet seller in the USA, plans to occupy a massive space - nearly 1m square feet - in Airport City south - the £800m business, hotel and industrial space being built around the hub.

Mike Kane, Wythenshawe MP, said the move would place Wythenshawe ‘at the heart’ of the Northern Powerhouse - and bring jobs to the community.

He said: “I’m genuinely elated. Amazon will be a massive anchor tenant for the region.

“It’s really good news for the Airport City development, south Manchester as a whole and our wider vision for the area.

The Amazon plan follows DHL’s arrival at Airport City South.

They opened a 37,308 sq ft warehouse in October 2014. The company now operates a daily freight flight from Leipzig to Manchester.

Jonathan Haigh, director of development management and infrastructure, said: “This deal marks a major milestone for Airport City and creates 1,500 new local jobs, which is exciting news.

“Manchester Airport’s network of flights to destinations around the globe is one of the key things that makes Airport City attractive to businesses looking to relocate or set up new bases in the UK.

“This deal provides clear evidence of that and also gives Amazon close access to both their supply chain and the 22 million potential customers within a two-hour drive of Manchester Airport.

“We look forward to welcoming them to the development.”