Company: Morrisons
Role: Warehouse Team Manager
I am currently on a secondment as a Team Manager in the ambient warehouse, a role I’ll be in until later this year. During this time, I’m working towards passing my Leadership School assessments, and once I’ve completed these, I’m hoping to step into a full-time management role and continue progressing my career.
In terms of qualifications, I achieved C grades at GCSE, and that was the extent of my formal education at the time. Since then, I’ve had a huge amount of support in developing my skills and confidence. I didn’t always believe I was capable of progressing, but taking that big step forward, and having the right people around me, helped me realise I have far more to offer than I first thought.
I didn’t go to university. Instead, I studied plumbing at college and qualified as a plumber. Unfortunately, a knee injury meant I couldn’t continue in that line of work, but it led me to an opportunity at Morrisons Logistics — which turned out to be the right path for me.
I started as a Picker during COVID and worked my way up by getting trained in every role within the freezer department, including admin. As I gained more experience, I realised I wanted to progress further and challenge myself. That’s when I was given the opportunity to step into a Team Manager secondment.
What attracted me most to the role was the chance to help people. I knew I wanted to do more than just picking – I wanted to develop my skills, support others, and grow as a person.
The best thing about my role is being able to bring out the best in people. I love seeing my colleagues come into work happy and motivated, and building strong relationships where we support each other. I always try to lead by example: if I give my best, I find that others are inspired to do the same, and that creates a really positive working environment.
My biggest career highlight so far has been securing the Team Manager position, especially after doubting myself for so long. Receiving positive feedback and praise from senior management has been incredibly rewarding and has boosted my confidence even more.
My journey shows that it’s never too late to believe in yourself. With the right mindset, support, and determination, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible.