JONAS CARLSSON
A DAY AT WORK
Jonas Carlsson started as a trainee at Stena in 1999 and was employed in 2002. Now Jonas works at Office Services and his job involves handling mail and parcel delivery. It’s important for Jonas that everything goes as it should and that no parcels are lost.
WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET TO WORK?
I make a round to check the recycling bins and sort mail both internally and
externally, and packages sometimes arrive in the morning too. Then I help with milk delivery to Stena Line’s finance department and pick up and drop off the mail to be taken aboard at Frontline. At nine, I pack my car and deliver mail to the other Stena offices in Gothenburg.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO IN THE MORNING?
I help deliver important bank documents to Handelsbanken and sometimes even make deliveries to the notary public. If any coworker in the building needs help with something I always try to lend a hand.
WHAT DO YOU DO THE REST OF YOUR WORKING DAY?
My duties in the afternoon vary. There might be courier deliveries and I also take care of our car, the car from the pool, or our loaner bikes. Me and my colleague Therese help send packages with TNT and I sometimes help with courier service for the various trade fairs that Stena participates in. At half past two, we usually have a joint coffee break in the department.
DO YOU NEED A CAR OR BIKE DURING YOUR WORKING DAY?
During the winter months, mail and parcels are delivered mostly by car. In the spring and summer, however, I usually bike with the smaller packages.
WE HEARD THAT YOU WERE IN A PROJECT CALLED “BIKE WITH AN ELECTRIC BIKE”. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE PROJECT.
We got to borrow an electric bike for a period, and I was able to ride from home to work in 30 minutes. With a regular bike, it takes between 40 and 50 minutes. Unfortunately, I had to borrow the bike during the autumn/winter which was not exactly optimal. Weather permitting, I like to bike to and from work.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST WITH YOUR JOB AND YOUR WORKING DAY?
The part I like best is talking to all the colleagues I meet when delivering mail and packages. When it comes to parcel deliveries, I always take photos and send messages, via Teams or email. This verifies that the packages have been delivered.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
In my spare time I meet friends, play computer games, ride my bike and take pictures. I like attending various events and going on cruises with both Stena and other shipping companies.
