February 2025 – Tamara says her apprenticeship is helping her learn about ‘leading with emotional intelligence’.
Unipart Transport Supervisor Tamara Kevis is completing her Level 3 Transport & Warehouse Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship, a 12-18-month course examining the regulations and laws within the transport industry.
“I’m learning many different things, but most importantly I’ve learnt about leading with emotional intelligence and how to operate a safe working environment,” said Tamara.
Having joined Unipart’s transport team in Oxford in 2020, Tamara looked for opportunities to improve her skills and knowledge even further. She explained how the course has done exactly this: “My apprenticeship has really helped me understand how I can develop a wide range of new and existing skills. I now understand more about the entire operation and the skills and commitment required by my colleagues in their day-to-day jobs.”
As well as learning the complexities of the transport operation, Tamara’s journey has also given her perspective. She said: “It’s always important to look at the bigger picture and realise that to grow as a team we need to work together and help each other grow. Specifically, we can do this by understanding how to differentiate between what is expected, what can be done, and what can be done better.”
Tamara’s rapid development is preparing her for even further growth after completion. She said: “My next steps will be to take opportunities to learn more from Unipart leaders and build my knowledge and qualifications.
“The skills I’ve learnt on my Unipart apprenticeship will help me and my colleagues go the extra mile to learn new things, achieve more, and get to where we want to be.”
Tamara, just one of nearly 200 Unipart colleagues currently completing an apprenticeship, expects to celebrate completion in January 2026.
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