AN employee at Amazon's Omega site has won a trip to Seattle in October to visit the company's headquarters.

Amazon invited employees at the warehouses across the UK to tell them what they like best about working at Amazon and why it is the right place for them.

More than 800 employees from across the UK and dozens from each site took part.

Kirsty Mallinder was the lucky Warrington employee chosen for the trip.

Safety coordinator Kirsty said: “I have had an amazing journey and first year as an apprentice here. Amazon always finds a way to satisfy my hunger and curiosity for learning, growth and development.

"I am an instructor, a first-aider, a forum representative, I have recently been promoted to safety coordinator and now I’m going to Seattle!

"Amazon offers fantastic opportunities and on top of that, you get to work with a great bunch of people, so if you are considering a career here, go for it!”

During the five-day trip to Seattle, Kirsty and Amazon colleagues from sites across the UK will be shown around the city and enjoy a trip up the Space Needle.

They will also go on a tour of the Amazon campus and the robotics fulfilment centre in Kent, Washington where they will meet Amazon’s chief scientist.

Kirsty added “I love it here, that's for sure; the work, the team, the chats, the laughs, the interaction. It's an amazing thing working at Amazon and all the possibilities it brings.

"What comes next in my Amazon journey? I'll have to wait and see but longevity, that's the key and always looking at the bigger picture that's just me.

"Amazon has given me a home and a base. I absolutely know that I have found the right place!”

Edmon Yohannes, site leader at Amazon’s Warrington fulfilment centre said: “We take pride in providing a positive workplace and a great environment and I am delighted that Kirsty will be jetting off to Seattle for the trip of a lifetime.”