Nicholas Jones
About Nicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones serves as the UK/IE AMZL Sustainability Lead at Amazon Logistics, where he focuses on sustainability initiatives and project management. He previously worked as an Area Manager at ALDI Stores Ltd and has a background in law and business from the University of Liverpool.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Nicholas Jones currently serves as the UK/IE AMZL Sustainability Lead (Operations Manager) at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing over 80 Delivery Station programs that focus on waste diversion, energy efficiency, and sustainability trials, aligning with Amazon's Climate Pledge. He has experience in managing large-scale projects and is involved in both short and long-term planning within the UK/IE AMZL network. His role includes the operational management of approximately 100,000 shipments daily at an XL Delivery Station.
Previous Experience at ALDI Stores Ltd
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Nicholas Jones worked at ALDI Stores Ltd as an Area Manager from 2012 to 2018. During his six years in this role, he was based in Shropshire and was responsible for various operational aspects of the stores. His experience at ALDI contributed to his skills in managing teams and overseeing store performance.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Jones completed his high school education at Thomas Telford School from 2002 to 2009. He then pursued higher education at the University of Liverpool, where he studied Law with Business and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 2009 to 2012. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both legal and business principles, which are applicable in his current role in sustainability management.
Background in Project Management
Nicholas Jones has extensive experience in large-scale project management, particularly within the logistics sector. His expertise includes implementing a mechanical expansion program that introduced new autonomous technology into a UK/IE Delivery Station, one of only three pilot programs across the EU. This experience highlights his capability in managing innovative projects and driving operational improvements.
Work Experience at Squire Patton Boggs
In 2009, Nicholas Jones gained work experience at Squire Patton Boggs in Birmingham, UK, where he worked for 11 months. This early exposure to a professional environment contributed to his understanding of corporate operations and legal frameworks.