{"id":6114,"date":"2022-03-02T15:23:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T15:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/?p=6114"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:38:49","slug":"kickstarter-stories-from-ilg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/insights\/kickstarter-stories-from-ilg-6114\/","title":{"rendered":"Kickstarter Stories from ILG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-ter-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left alignfull p-0 image-50 image-right\" style=\"min-height:35rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1619\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6125\" alt=\"Junior ILG employees showing guest around warehouse\" src=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:72% 46%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"72% 46%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179.jpeg 1619w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179-190x300.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179-648x1024.jpeg 648w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179-768x1214.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179-971x1536.jpeg 971w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/image00016-scaled-e1646228333179-1295x2048.jpeg 1295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1619px) 100vw, 1619px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pr-6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"post-banner-content\">\n    <p class=\"post-banner-content__author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/insights\/author\/kpollock\/\" class=\"author__avatar\" rel=\"author\"><img alt='ILG Author Kristine Pollock' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5cb6cd6662f96f73e771d8e37ac8b7d88916940d8620d3bbcd3dd72b63cac21?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b5cb6cd6662f96f73e771d8e37ac8b7d88916940d8620d3bbcd3dd72b63cac21?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/insights\/author\/kpollock\/\" class=\"author__name\" rel=\"author\">Kristine Pollock<\/a><span class=\"author__separator\"><\/span><span class=\"post-banner-content__date\">02 Mar 2022<\/span><\/p>\n    <h1 class=\"post-banner-content__title\">Kickstarter Stories from ILG<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-4 pb-1\">ILG is proud to support the Kickstart Scheme, as it provides opportunities for young adults (aged 16-24) who are at risk of long-term unemployment, to gain quality work experience and build skills for future employment, for a 6-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the scheme opened we have employed 28 young people and offered permanent or fixed-term contract roles to 13 individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top pt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top pb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p>Watch a short video about the success of the Kickstart Scheme at ILG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ILG Delivers Kickstart\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/683783986?h=8c0ca5a570&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;This scheme is a fantastic way of building a young person&#8217;s career and the government provides funding for employers to create jobs, which covers training and their 25-hour working week. How could we not invest!&#8221;<\/em> <strong>Kelly Kennard, Learning &amp; Development Manager at ILG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-kickstarters\">Our Kickstarters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what four of our Kickstarters have to say about working at ILG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bakeerthana\">Bakeerthana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"ILG employee working on laptop while also looking at the ILG website\" class=\"wp-image-6116\" style=\"width:236px;height:236px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture2.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joined as a Trainee HR Assistant in April 2021 and is now employed permanently as HR &amp; Payroll Administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What have you learned at ILG through the Kickstart Scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI have definitely learnt a lot though the Kickstart Scheme at ILG. Before working here I did not have any prior knowledge of HR or the duties that fall under it. But now I can say I am familiar with the tasks that I do and I am still learning more.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How would you describe the training you have received?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI have received great training. Before I am given any new task or duties, someone from the team always goes through them in detail with me, adapting their teaching style to fit with what works best with me. And they have made me feel comfortable to ask any questions. Even if they may be busy, they always make time to help me out whenever needed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"joshua\">Joshua<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-33.jpg\" alt=\"Junior ILG employee scanning items in warehouse\" class=\"wp-image-6117\" style=\"width:254px;height:254px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-33.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-33-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-33-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joined as a Trainee Warehouse Assistant in April 2021 and is now employed permanently as a Warehouse Assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does your job involve?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMy job involves using a handheld PDA to pick and scan products from shelves and place them into a trolley, which items I scan are determined by the PDA. Once I have finished picking the products, I then hand them over to my co-workers who pack and ship the orders.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What have you leaned at ILG through the Kickstart Scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cDuring my time at ILG I have gained an understanding of many aspects of warehouse fulfilment, such as how to accurately pick orders and how to operate the equipment used. I have also learned about health and safety standards within ILG, such as how to properly lift and handle heavy loads.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How would you describe the environment and culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe work environment at ILG is very friendly and welcoming. Everyone that I worked with was extremely helpful and approachable and there is a lot of diversity among the people that work here.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"megan\">Megan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-1.jpg\" alt=\"Junior ILG employee sorting packaging tags\" class=\"wp-image-6118\" style=\"width:269px;height:269px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-1.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/uk-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Picture-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joined as a Trainee Warehouse Assistant in May 2021 and is now employed permanently as a Warehouse Assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How would you describe the training you have received?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAs someone who is a visual and practical learner, I\u2019ve really enjoyed my training at ILG. When I am being trained on something new, I\u2019m not only shown or told how to do it step-by-step, but I\u2019m also then given the opportunity to try on my own. Once I get the hang of it, I then have the responsibility of doing it without supervision, free to ask questions whenever I get stuck. This way of learning really works for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What would you advice someone considering applying through the Kickstart Scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to go for a role outside of your comfort zone or skillset. Applying through the Kickstart Scheme will equip you with everything you need and you will definitely be in good hands at ILG. If you are considering applying, just go for it. I was also a bit apprehensive at first especially because I haven\u2019t worked in a role like this before, but I am so glad that I applied and extremely grateful for the opportunity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where do you hope your ILG journey will take you next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cNow that I am officially a Warehouse Assistant, my focus right now is on continuing to develop and expand my skills and knowledge within this role. However, I am definitely open to exploring other roles within the company sometime in the future and I am also hoping to receive Mental Health First Aider training at some point.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"izsyk\">Izsyk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Joined as a Trainee Warehouse Assistant in April 2021 and is now employed permanently as a Warehouse Assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How would you describe the environment and culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI quite enjoy the environment and atmosphere, ILG is a warm and welcoming place to work, with loads of enthusiastic and positive employees who strive to help you work your way up in the warehouse industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What would you advise someone considering applying through the Kickstart Scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cStay focused, work hard, don\u2019t be shy. 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