Amazon UK Pledges 30,000 Jobs for Young People by 2030, No CV Needed
Amazon's UK Youth Promise offers 30,000 entry-level jobs paying over £31,000 a year to young people by 2030, with no CV or experience required.
UKIn brief
- Amazon will offer 30,000 entry-level jobs to young people in the UK between 2026 and 2030.
- No CV or previous work experience is needed, and starting pay is above £31,000 a year pro rata.
- More than 10,000 work experience placements will also be offered over the same period.
- Young applicants aged 18–24 who are turned down will get guidance and a direct link to reapply.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Amazon UK |
| Official source | Amazon – The Amazon Youth Promise launches in the UK ✓ aboutamazon.com |
Amazon has promised 30,000 entry-level jobs to young people in the UK between 2026 and 2030. The plan, called the Amazon Youth Promise, was launched on 20 October 2026. It focuses on young people in areas where jobs are hardest to find.
Applicants do not need a CV or any previous work experience.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 30,000 entry-level roles |
| Period | 2026 to 2030 |
| Starting pay | Above £31,000 a year (pro rata) |
| Benefits | Private medical insurance and pension from day one |
| Type of work | Operations roles such as picking, packing and shipping |
| Locations | Amazon's 100+ UK sites |
| Work experience | 10,000+ placements by 2030 |
Why Amazon is doing this
Roughly one million young Britons are currently NEET (out of work and out of education or training), a ten-year high. Amazon says that last year almost half of the people who joined its operations teams came directly from school, college or unemployment.
Work experience and training
Amazon plans to grow its work experience programme from about 900 places in 2026 to more than 3,000 a year by 2030. Options include:
- One-week placements for school pupils and young people out of work
- Three-week online T Level projects
- 45-day T Level industry placements, nine weeks inside Amazon teams
More than a third of last year's eligible T Level students went on to become Amazon apprentices.
Extra support
- With the charity Barnardo's, Amazon will support 2,000 young people through its JOBS Project from 2027 to 2030.
- The DFN Project SEARCH programme, for young people with learning disabilities and autism, will grow to support over 1,000 young people at more than 40 sites by 2030.
- Amazon has joined the government's Youth Guarantee and will work with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
- In 2027, new recruitment events will be held for young people in Merseyside, Stoke-on-Trent, Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire, with DWP Youth Hubs.
Applicants aged 18 to 24 who are unsuccessful will receive a follow-up email with advice, free job-search support and a link to apply again.
How to apply
Visit Amazon's official page at jobsatamazon.co.uk/youthpromise for videos, tips and links to current openings. You can also ask your local Jobcentre about upcoming Amazon hiring events.
What it means for job seekers
- No CV is not an excuse to skip preparation. Read about the role, shift patterns and site location before you apply.
- Check the commute. Many fulfilment centres are outside town centres, so make sure you can reach the site for early or late shifts.
- Use it as a first step. Operations jobs can lead to apprenticeships, team leader roles and training.
- Competition will be strong. UK vacancies are at a 12-year low, so apply early.
Related: UK job vacancies fall to 691,000 and Amazon to hire 300,000 workers for the US holiday season.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amazon Youth Promise?
It is Amazon's plan to give 30,000 entry-level jobs and more than 10,000 work experience placements to young people in the UK by 2030.
How much do the Amazon Youth Promise jobs pay?
Starting pay is above £31,000 a year pro rata, with private medical insurance and a pension from the first day.
Do I need a CV to apply?
No. Amazon says no CV or previous work experience is needed for these entry-level roles.
Where can I apply?
Through Amazon's official page at jobsatamazon.co.uk/youthpromise.
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