The company said the decision was taken to possibly close its Bedfordshire site, called Milton Keynes (Marston Gate), as it was “always evaluating our network to make sure it fits our business needs and to improve the experience for our employees and customers”.
Amazon confirmed its sortation centre, also in Magna Park – which employs 1,100 staff – would not be affected.
The US-based business said it was “investing £40bn in the UK” between 2025 and 2027, which included four new fulfilment centres and other new delivery stations.
Amazon said when it opens the new Northampton building – near junction 15 of the M1 – it will employ about 1,400 people, with that number set to rise to 2,000.