Construction of Amazon Australia’s new purpose-built fulfilment centre (FC) in Perth is nearing completion and is set to open this year, in time for the holiday season.
The new FC located in the Jandakot Airport Commercial Precinct is more than double the size of the existing site near Perth Airport which it will replace when it opens.
More than 200 jobs will be based at the new FC once fully operational, including around 100 new job opportunities, in addition to roles filled by existing workers transferring to the new facility. It will increase Amazon’s operational footprint in Western Australia by more than 60%, enabling Amazon to better serve its growing customer base in the state.
The fulfilment centre spans around 20,000 square metres with capacity to house over three million items sold on Amazon.com.au, ranging from smaller to medium items like health, household and personal care products, consumer electronics, books, clothing and pantry food and drink staples, to larger items like flat screen TVs, cartons of soft drink or nappies, and gardening equipment.
The new site will also increase the storage capacity available to sellers by 500%, increasing the proportion of items that can be shipped directly to Western Australian customers.
Amazon Australia director of operations, Mindy Espidio-Gracia said, “We are investing significantly in our Perth operations as part of our ongoing commitment to improve selection and delivery outcomes for customers throughout the state. Many Prime members in greater Perth will have already enjoyed free next day delivery from Amazon and the opening of this site will increase the selection of items that can be shipped to local customers quickly.”