Warehouse operative Review
at Amazon
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Supply Chain Management
Nottingham
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
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4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Packing: Carefully packing customer orders according to Amazon's standards to ensure items are secure and presentable for delivery.
Inducting: Processing incoming items into the system, scanning barcodes, and ensuring everything is correctly labeled and sorted.
Quality Checks: Verifying items for damage or errors to maintain high quality and reduce returns.
Health and Safety Compliance: Following strict safety guidelines, using proper lifting techniques, and wearing PPE to maintain a safe working environment.
Team Collaboration: Communicating with other departments like stowers, pickers, and management to keep workflows smooth.
Applying Supply Chain Knowledge: Linking real-world tasks to my apprenticeship learning, such as understanding stock rotation, inventory control, and logistics planning.
Inducting: Processing incoming items into the system, scanning barcodes, and ensuring everything is correctly labeled and sorted.
Quality Checks: Verifying items for damage or errors to maintain high quality and reduce returns.
Health and Safety Compliance: Following strict safety guidelines, using proper lifting techniques, and wearing PPE to maintain a safe working environment.
Team Collaboration: Communicating with other departments like stowers, pickers, and management to keep workflows smooth.
Applying Supply Chain Knowledge: Linking real-world tasks to my apprenticeship learning, such as understanding stock rotation, inventory control, and logistics planning.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme because it gives me the chance to learn while working in a fast-paced, real-world environment like Amazon. The apprenticeship combines theory with hands-on experience, which makes the learning more relevant and easier to understand.
I like that I can directly apply what I’m learning—such as supply chain processes, inventory control, and lean operations—to my day-to-day tasks in the warehouse. It’s rewarding to see how small improvements can make a big impact on productivity and customer satisfaction.
I also enjoy developing professionally, gaining new skills, and seeing my confidence grow over time. The support from colleagues, trainers, and managers helps me stay motivated and focused. Overall, it’s a valuable experience that’s helping me build a strong foundation for a long-term career in the supply chain industry.
I like that I can directly apply what I’m learning—such as supply chain processes, inventory control, and lean operations—to my day-to-day tasks in the warehouse. It’s rewarding to see how small improvements can make a big impact on productivity and customer satisfaction.
I also enjoy developing professionally, gaining new skills, and seeing my confidence grow over time. The support from colleagues, trainers, and managers helps me stay motivated and focused. Overall, it’s a valuable experience that’s helping me build a strong foundation for a long-term career in the supply chain industry.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, through my role at Amazon and my Supply Chain apprenticeship, I’ve both developed existing skills and learned new ones:
Inventory Management: I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how stock is tracked, stored, and moved within the warehouse. This includes learning about inventory systems and how they connect to the broader supply chain.
Process Improvement: My apprenticeship has helped me identify ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the warehouse floor.
Data Awareness: I’ve started to use data more confidently to understand performance metrics and how they impact supply chain operations.
Inventory Management: I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how stock is tracked, stored, and moved within the warehouse. This includes learning about inventory systems and how they connect to the broader supply chain.
Process Improvement: My apprenticeship has helped me identify ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the warehouse floor.
Data Awareness: I’ve started to use data more confidently to understand performance metrics and how they impact supply chain operations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I would say my course is well-structured and provides a clear balance between on-the-job learning and theoretical knowledge. The apprenticeship follows a set framework with regular training sessions, assignments, and progress reviews, which helps keep everything on track.
There’s a clear link between what I’m learning in the course and the tasks I carry out at Amazon. For example, topics like stock control, logistics, and health & safety are directly related to my day-to-day responsibilities like packing, inducting, and managing workflow.
I also appreciate how the curse includes regular check-ins with my tutor and workplace mentor. This gives me a chance to reflect on what I’ve learned, get feedback, and ask questions. It helps me stay focused and ensures I’m progressing both academically and professionally.
Overall, the structure supports my learning and development well, while also being flexible enough to fit around my working hours.
There’s a clear link between what I’m learning in the course and the tasks I carry out at Amazon. For example, topics like stock control, logistics, and health & safety are directly related to my day-to-day responsibilities like packing, inducting, and managing workflow.
I also appreciate how the curse includes regular check-ins with my tutor and workplace mentor. This gives me a chance to reflect on what I’ve learned, get feedback, and ask questions. It helps me stay focused and ensures I’m progressing both academically and professionally.
Overall, the structure supports my learning and development well, while also being flexible enough to fit around my working hours.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a good level of support from my employer throughout my apprenticeship. At Amazon, there’s a strong focus on teamwork and development, and I feel comfortable asking for help when I need it. The only problem for me is to find exclusive spaces for study and have training in all departments.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a good level of support from my training provider while working towards my qualifications. They provide regular check-ins, clear guidance on assignments, and helpful feedback that allows me to improve and stay on track.
My tutor is approachable and always available to answer questions or explain things if I’m unsure.
My tutor is approachable and always available to answer questions or explain things if I’m unsure.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that my qualification through the training provider is helping me perform better in my role in several ways. The knowledge I’m gaining about supply chain principles, inventory control, and process improvement gives me a clearer understanding of how my work fits into the bigger picture at Amazon.
By learning about topics like lean operations, logistics, and health and safety, I’m able to approach tasks more efficiently and with greater attention to detail. It also helps me spot areas where improvements can be made, which supports Amazon’s focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
By learning about topics like lean operations, logistics, and health and safety, I’m able to approach tasks more efficiently and with greater attention to detail. It also helps me spot areas where improvements can be made, which supports Amazon’s focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, like the Fun Committee and Social Activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Amazon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because I think Amazon is a good start and they provide different opportunities for who really want to work hard and learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amazon?
Don't just work and go home, try to talk with people and be informed about events, curses, etc.
