Online giant Amazon has announced 1,000 jobs will be created in Gourock this Christmas. 

Seasonal workers will join 400 permanent employees at Amazon’s Gourock fulfilment centre to help pick, pack and ship customers’ festive orders.

A further 2,000 positions will be created in Dunfermline. 

Gavin Morrison, General Manager, said: “We look forward to welcoming more than 1,000 seasonal workers at Gourock to play an integral role in helping us deliver an exceptional experience for our customers during the Christmas season.

"We plan all year round for the festive period and the increase in people at our site to provide a positive work environment with a series of fun events that can be enjoyed by everyone.”