L1 Associate Review

I work in the yard area at SEH1. I make sure that all vehicles entering the yard follow all the safety rules and park on the allotted bay they have been given. During this time I have to fill out an electronic GTDR which asks a number of safety questions to ensure that the whole process is carried out correctly.

During my apprenticeship I have gained many new skills which help me understand better the process in the warehouse. I have also learned about subject like Lean and covered aspects of Kaizen. This has proved valuable when looking at problems that occur and how we can solve them as a team.

The programme has been enjoyable as it has taxed my brain as I used to manage an events company before the pandemic hit. I have learnt many new skills as a result of the course and have enjoyed working with the tutor. He has been excellent and has driven me forward to complete the course.

The course has been very well structured, taking me through all aspects of business improvement techniques. Each module has been informative and I have been able to develop better analytical skills as a result of the content. Each of the standalone modules are well paced to allow you to complete them in a timely manner.

I received support through giving me ‘Time of Task’ in order for me to complete the course work and attend online classes every month. I have also been given some help in getting relevant data to fulfil my project requirements. The Health & Safety representatives have also given me some advice with regards to hazards when looking a specific aspects of a project.

The tutor has been excellent from start to finish. He has been excellent in all the online classes and has given me good feedback in our review sessions. This has made it a very enjoyable experience. They have also liaised with my line manager to ensure that I receive the necessary support in order to complete tasks.

This has given me better insight to all aspects of the decision making and how it affects the operation here at SEH1. I believe I would be able to take on much more responsibility now I have the new skills I have developed through the course. I also think it has allowed me to see problems from all sides which means I understand certain decisions that may not always be popular but are necessary to make the operation run efficiently.

As I live over 20 miles away from the work site I have not been involved with any extra curricular activities. I do believe that a number of the team play golf together. I do not have the time to undertake such activities a I have hobbies I pursue in Edinburgh where I live.

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There is a good team ethos at Amazon and I appreciate the colleagues I work with. They are a good friendly bunch which makes the working environment good. There are always things that can be improved upon and they should reward success not failures which is something I feel they do not always get right.

Listen to the training and make sure that you talk to the experienced people in the warehouse. That way you will pick up the role much quicker. Do not be afraid to ask questions and always keep an eye on safety. If you spot any unsafe behaviour report it immediately as we all want to work in a safe space.