"These new jobs we are creating up and down the country are testament to the quality of the workforce in the UK and our confidence in its economy."
In Europe jobs will be available in R&D centres in Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Spain and across its 'fulfilment' network.
The hiring spree follows rapid growth in the company's European workforce in recent years.
Last year it added 10,000 permanent roles - a 50% increase year-on-year.
"We are seeing stronger demand than ever from our customers all across Europe, and we see lots more opportunity across Amazon’s businesses to invent and invest for the future," Xavier Garambois, Vice President, Amazon EU Retail, said.
