Amazon is to create 1,000 new jobs at a new fulfilment centre in Manchester, the company has announced.

The new centre will open in the autumn, with permanent jobs being created over three years.

The posts will include engineers, computing staff and human resources and operations managers.

The announcement is part of the internet giant's plans to create 2,500 new jobs this year, bringing its total workforce to 14,500 and its number of fulfilment centres to 12.

Amazon is already planning to open a new centre in Coalville, Leicestershire, bringing the number of UK sites to 12. The company says it has invested £4.6 billion in the economy since 2010.

Mike Kane, MP for the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency where the Manchester centre will be based, said: “This is fantastic news for residents of Wythenshawe and Sale East. 1,000 new permanent jobs over three years will open up new opportunities for many people in my constituency. This investment is another big step in the renaissance of Wythenshawe.”