The infestation broke out in the break room of the Amazon warehouse at Logistics North. The Amazon Fulfilment Centre at Logistics North, Over Hulton, contains over 24 kilometres of conveyor belt and employs around 2,500 workers. The Logistics North site was named a 'top employer' in 2025, according to the Top Employer Institute Programme. The warehouse is housed at Logistics North, Over Hulton, the 'largest live commercial development in the Northwest,' according to the website. Thousands of new jobs in UK Amazon warehouses were created in 2025 as part of a £40bn expansion push.