The team at the Amazon site in Bolton celebrated Armed Forces Day on June 25 by shining a light on some of the veterans and reservists working across Amazon’s UK operations network.

One of the veterans currently working at Amazon in Bolton is Kayleigh Beckley, who joined the company in 2019.

Amazon has been awarded the Employer of the Year Award at the Ex-Forces in Business Awards for two years in succession for its outstanding efforts in supporting ex-services personnel and military spouses.

The awards are dedicated to providing a much-needed platform for uncovering and showcasing the business achievements of ex-military, recognising the value veterans add to businesses.

Kayleigh joined Amazon in 2019 and is currently working as a RME technician based at the Bolton fulfilment centre.

Before joining Amazon, Kayleigh served nine years as an aircraft engineering technician in the Royal Navy.

Kayleigh said: “I wanted to continue my career in engineering and began applying to relevant roles at Amazon, after hearing about the focus on culture and career development from others who had joined through the Amazon Military Programme.”

 “It was great to be back with my military family, but in a civilian way.”

During her time at Amazon, she has become involved with many affinity groups within the company, constantly maintaining and building new relationships with others who have had similar military experiences.