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But that's not the end of the complex process, from here a 'crazy set of calculations' takes place to work out how to get the customers parcels to them to meet the delivery promises - whether that be by train, road or air. Laura Robson, from Wallsend in North Tyneside, who is Stow Associate and relief team leader at NCL1 That follows on from previous reports that the retailer was preparing for a "busy" festive period across the UK with the fierce recruitment of thousands of seasonal staff. After such a difficult economic period we’re really pleased to see jobs being created that will provide opportunities to people in Gateshead and beyond”.

General contractor ISG says the ecommerce giant will take ownership of its newest fulfilment centre at Wolviston on September 30. Spread over 1.5 MILLION square feet, the massive shed is the size of 23 football pitches.

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Approval for the scheme was unanimous - but it didn’t come without a few questions from councillors. It's spread over four floors - the upper three are robotic with outer edges for pedestrians. It's 250 metres long, 150 metres wide. And that's just the shed, there's a large storage area outside." We have 1,300 permanent employees and we have hired 500 seasonal workers to meet the demands of Christmas this year. The team are all Teessiders, he adds. "I'm a Redcar lad and our supply chain is within a 30-mile radius. We are spot on, hitting all the handover dates exactly on time.

The new fulfilment centre is massive for Darlington and the wider region, not just because of the initial 1,000 permanent jobs the company is creating. It's an exciting time making sure that everyone is safe and having fun - we have a lot of fun activities, a lot of work has gone into it.

The plant will have two access roads - a newly created route for staff, and another to be used by HGVs at the A689 junction and through the existing business park. The smaller centre, which will see parcels arrive from neighbouring fulfilment centres, will "speed up deliveries" for the immediate area.

And the build is "going well", he says. "There has been some outside the box thinking, we did all the deliveries onto the roof by helicopter." ISG project director Malcolm Peart said: "We are 40 weeks into a 60 week build, we are closing out the last little bit and making sure it's all water-tight. The next element is the install, which will be carried out by Dutch company Vanderlande. The main Fulfilment Centre is yet to see signs, but the delivery station has been badged up Picture: JIM SCOTT He said: “An opening through woodland will provide a channel for noise from the A19 and the distribution centre directly towards the residential area on the western edge of the woodland.” At the time Jonathan Walker, director of policy at the North East Chamber of Commerce said that after a difficult period, it was promising to see the creation of thousands of jobs.After such a difficult economic period we’re really pleased to see jobs being created that will provide opportunities to people in Gateshead and beyond." He says: “In the North East, we’ve offered more than 4,000 permanent roles and more than 3,000 seasonal roles. For breaking news in your area direct to your inbox every day, go here to sign up to our free newsletter