Amazon opens 100,000 sq ft delivery hub in Mill Hill creating 80 jobs
New logistics site at Pentavia Retail Park will pay full-time staff at least £31,824 a year from October
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Amazon will open a 100,000 square foot delivery station at Pentavia Retail Park in Mill Hill this October. The site will create 80 permanent jobs, with full-time salaries starting at £31,824 per year. Hundreds of additional driver roles will be offered through Amazon’s delivery service partners programme.
The new logistics hub will serve customers across the London Borough of Barnet. Prajvin Prakash, country director for Amazon Logistics, said the company was “excited to be investing in this area” and that the site would help deliver parcels faster to local residents.
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Jobs and pay at the new site
Amazon stated that full-time on-site roles at the Mill Hill delivery station will start at £31,824 per year. The company did not specify how many of the 80 new jobs would be full-time, part-time or seasonal. Driver roles will be filled through Amazon’s delivery service partners, which operate as independent businesses.
Prakash said, “We’re excited to be investing in this area with a new delivery station that will create permanent roles for the local workforce here, and help us deliver even faster for customers.” The quote was published by the Barnet Post on 11 August 2026.
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Planning and local impact
Barnet Council confirmed that no planning application was required for the change of use at Pentavia Retail Park. The site was already designated for retail and logistics purposes under its existing planning permission. The council did not comment on whether traffic or noise assessments were conducted.
Pentavia Retail Park is located on Watford Way, near the A1 and M1 motorways. The site currently houses a mix of retail units, including a B&Q store and a gym. Amazon’s new delivery station will occupy a unit previously used by a furniture retailer.
What happens next
Amazon expects the Mill Hill delivery station to open in October 2026. The company has not announced a specific opening date. Job applications are being handled through Amazon’s careers website, where the roles are listed under “London, Mill Hill Delivery Station”.
Residents with questions about the site’s operations can contact Amazon’s community relations team via the company’s website. Barnet Council said it had no formal role in the site’s day-to-day management but would monitor compliance with planning conditions.
Questions this report answers
+How many jobs will the new Amazon site create?
The new delivery station in Mill Hill will create 80 permanent jobs, with full-time salaries starting at £31,824 per year. Amazon also expects to offer hundreds of additional driver roles through its delivery service partners programme, which operates independently.
+When will the Amazon delivery station in Mill Hill open?
Amazon plans to open the 100,000 square foot delivery station at Pentavia Retail Park in October 2026. The company has not announced a specific opening date. Job applications are already being accepted through Amazon’s careers website.
+Do local residents need to worry about increased traffic from the site?
Barnet Council confirmed no planning application was required for the change of use at Pentavia Retail Park, as the site was already designated for logistics. The council did not comment on whether traffic or noise assessments were conducted for the new Amazon operation.
+How can I apply for a job at the new Amazon site?
Job applications for the Mill Hill delivery station are being handled through Amazon’s careers website. Roles are listed under “London, Mill Hill Delivery Station”. Full-time positions start at £31,824 per year, with additional driver roles available through Amazon’s delivery partners.
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