Identify: Tia Benaim
Age: 20
Job title: Logistics apprentice
Firm & location: Coca-Cola Europacific Companions, Uxbridge
Training: Presently endeavor a level apprenticeship in Provide Chain Administration at Aston College
Why did you resolve to go for a profession in meals? It struck me what number of alternatives had been out there within the food and drinks business – one thing I hadn’t appreciated earlier than – and the way every division and manufacturing web site works collectively to attain huge targets. After I was in my remaining 12 months of secondary college, I wasn’t positive what I wished to do, so I used to be drawn to the concept by means of an apprenticeship, I didn’t have to select an outlined route instantly, and I might transfer round inside an organization to get a really feel for every division in a sector that’s fast-moving and dynamic.
Clarify your job to us in a sentence (or two): My apprenticeship is all about being uncovered to as many alternatives as doable and studying from them. I transfer division every year, and my present function is project-based, focussing on transport operations, which means I perform knowledge and developments analyses to seek out cost-saving alternatives for the enterprise.
What does a typical day appear like for you? Logistics is all about ensuring the correct quantity of product arrives on the proper place on the proper time. My function in the meanwhile entails working with a group to collect related knowledge about our every day operations, together with the amount of product that’s in every cargo and the place it’s being delivered to. I then analyse this knowledge in additional element to determine any developments and whether or not modifications could be made to make operations run extra easily. For instance, if two shipments are delivering to an identical location, I’ll see if there’s a solution to mix them to economize, time and gas. If I put ahead an answer or discover a solution to streamline operations, I’ll report this to related stakeholders and we’ll focus on the most effective end result as a group.
“Step out of your consolation zone and provides it a go as you is likely to be stunned!”
Inform us about the way you went about making use of in your job: I despatched out my CV for the function at Coca-Cola Europacific Companions and was supplied a web based interview. From there I used to be invited to an in-person evaluation centre – this was quickly after restrictions had been lifted from the pandemic, so it was unusual to be in particular person with folks once more. The evaluation centre concerned group workout routines, so interviewers might see how you’d deal with sure conditions, get to know your character and see whether or not you excelled in areas like teamwork and management. We then had particular person remaining interviews. At this stage there have been greater than 300 candidates for 2 areas, so it was very aggressive. I used to be then supplied the job every week later!
What’s the most effective half about working for a meals firm? Food and drinks performs a giant half in each family, so realizing how on a regular basis objects go from the manufacturing stage to your fridge is one thing I discover so attention-grabbing. Due to the corporate I work for, I usually discover myself discussing CCEP manufacturers and merchandise, and it’s so good to share my business data with these round me – even when it’s a bit specialist. I can choose up a bottle of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, for instance, and let you know precisely when and the place it was made!
And what’s the largest false impression folks have about working in meals & drink? Individuals usually assume there are restricted alternatives within the food and drinks business, however this couldn’t be farther from the reality. The profession paths out there are sensible, whichever firm you’re employed for, from full and part-time jobs to apprenticeships of various qualification ranges. There’s something for everybody, no matter your expertise. There are additionally a spread of positions out there in areas persons are usually unaware of, together with engineering, area gross sales and meals expertise.
What recommendation would you give to different younger folks seeking to get into the meals & drink business? Be open-minded, when you’re within the business alternatives might be offered to you that you simply gained’t get elsewhere, so step out of your consolation zone and provides it a go as you is likely to be stunned!
What’s your final profession dream? For the time being, I’m having fun with logistics and I’m specializing in getting a full-time function on the finish of my apprenticeship. Initiating and implementing new tasks is so attention-grabbing and I really like the artistic freedom I’ve with it, and the way it’s so totally different from a every day operational function. I’ve nonetheless received two years till my apprenticeship ends, so for now, I need to take in all of the alternatives that come my approach inside this function. The beauty of CCEP is that you’re by no means ‘caught’ in a single job – all of my colleagues have moved round departments, and I do know I can expertise something I’d like to show my hand to making an attempt.
