Seattle is the right place for Leeds Alex

A trip to the world-famous Space Needle, lunch in Pike Place Market and a visit to the Museum of Pop Culture are just three of the experiences enjoyed by Alex from Kippax after he had a once in a lifetime trip to the US.

- By Ella Magee Contributor

Alex, who works at Amazon's delivery station in Leeds, took part in the week-long trip with 17 Amazon colleagues from across the UK and Ireland as part of a programme called I Found the Right Place.

I Found the Right Place is open to Amazon employees in the UK and Ireland and asks the simple question - 'what makes Amazon the right place for you?'. Employees are invited to talk about why they love working at Amazon and the best stories are selected by a judging panel, with the finalists taking delivery of a boarding pass for the trip of a lifetime.

More than 2,000 Amazon employees submitted their story as part of the campaign and Alex was selected by the judges as one of 18 people who boarded the plane to Seattle.

Alex and his colleagues had an action-packed week in Seattle, where they toured Amazon's global headquarters, saw the latest Amazon technology during a fulfilment centre tour and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the city's Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture and more.

"Amazon has shaped my career from apprentice to leader, giving me the confidence to grow, take ownership, and support others along the way. From leading key initiatives on sustainability to mentoring colleagues, I’m proud to be making a real impact every day."

Alex Dakeyne is from Kippax and works at the Amazon delivery station in Leeds as an apprentice shift manager.