Operations Assistant Review

There were various aspects of this job that made it a good place to be, fun and frienyly staff, variety of responsibilities, and opportunities to move departments

The other members of stock control were always very appreciative of the work load i fulfilled, it was a close team where everybody pulled together to help fulfill all responsibilities.

I did not feel that the managers here where very approachable or helpful. Sometimes they were easy to contact but then help was slow and ineffective. I feel that the management were not very people orienatated and their communication skills were very limited during my time within my placement position.

With both daily and weekly responsibilities to fulfill there was generally a sizeable amount of work to be completed day to day, but during times of high demand for our stock the workload was sometimes too much.

I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility at my placement in the beginning, but as time went bye i was granted more and more, sometimes surprised at the amount and expectations. As the type of person I naturally am i took this in my stride and took full advantage of all opportunities presented.

I have learnt and improved basic skills such as team working, communication, computing, etc. I believe i am more ready for the world of work, although alot of the skills that i developed will be mostly suited to a job based in a company similar to the DHL, working in logistics, and warehouse management.

Warm and friendly atmosphere, everybody was everybody else's friend. Birthday club and cake club.

Initially there wasnt alot of awareness as to what was required from a placement student, and throughout the placement the role turned quickly into a permanent job role, which as the placement terminates shall be replaced by a full time employee.

There was not alot of time or emphasis placed on training and development within the workplace. There was some opportunities with DHL and the placement and post grad team to go awy for a few days and participate in community work, work focused challenges and recreational activities.

I shall be applying for the post graduate scheme which has a similar recruitment process as the placeement bursary scheme that i will once have to go through again.

Within each department there was a good social scene.

There wasnt alot of socialling outside of work which i believe was because of other obligations as well as the different locations which people lived and communted from.

The nightlife in Liverpool is very good and isnt very expensive.

There was nothing in place for outside opportunities for employees, although before i finished my placement i was part f a focus group which this topic was in advanced discussions and ideas were being put into motion.