Logistics Apprentice Review

A day to day overview of my role at Aldi is quite varied as during my apprenticeship, I have to go to various departments throughout the warehouse and learn to adapt to how they operate. For example, I am on the Ambient department and some of my roles at the minute would be to pick the products that are getting sent out to certain stores. I also have to complete apprenticeship coursework as well in order I am keeping up to date with everything and that I am fully understanding the job roles.

I have learnt new skills and have also developed existing skills such as I think my communication skills have been developed further which is good. In addition, I have also learned about the logistical side of Aldi and then I am developing my skills and knowledge so that I am able to learn as much as I can and make myself as useful as I can.

I enjoy my apprenticeship because it gives me the possibility to learn as much as I can about all the various job roles which is good because it will give me a good general understanding about how each of the departments operate and how each role in that department is key and how all of the roles function as well.

My apprenticeship is well structured and planned out because during the course of my apprenticeship, there was a month by month rota made which details where I will be going at what time. There is also a week by week plan of how my month on that department will go and what type of work I will be doing on that area which is good because it shows that they are well organised and well prepared.

From my employer, I receive lots of support and the Section Leaders and Deputies are all approachable and they can also provide additional support where necessary which as an apprentice is a good thing because you are still learning all of the roles and requirements that all of the departments need to have. This also means that if there is something that I have a problem with or need support with, I can approach a leader and they can provide the right amount of support which is a good thing.

When I first started my apprenticeship, I received a phone call from the apprenticeship provider detailing what I had to complete and the requirements that were needed off me so that I can complete the apprenticeship with the highest grade possible. There is also supposed to be a weekly phone call with the apprenticeship provider where they can provide support when I am completing tasks that need to be completed which is good because they would be providing adequate support.

The qualification that I complete through the training provider helps me to perform better in my role because when I am completing the coursework, I have to go through the roles and equipment that I use and detailing this will also help me understand the role better and this could also help me to perform better in the future as well.

There is extra-curricular activities that take place such as social activities and there is a weekly football game where we all play once a week.

Yes

I would recommend Aldi to a friend because it is a good company to work for and it also has additional benefits that come with working for Aldi which is another added bonus and it also can give you opportunities to climb the career ladder and there is lots of chances and areas to further yourself.

When applying to Aldi, make sure that you prepare yourself and when you have an interview make sure that you dress smart and also be ready for any questions they ask and be honest.