WHS Officer - Third Party Operations

Amazon UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UAE is seeking a WHS Officer - Third Party Operations to ensure workplace safety in logistics. The role includes site audits, risk assessments, and compliance with safety metrics across third-party operations in Dubai.

Applicants should have qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Health and Safety and a minimum of 1 year of experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to travel up to 20% are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in workplace safety.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate workplace safety.
• Carry out risk assessments and safety audits.
• Monitor safety metrics and prepare performance data reports.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Workplace health and safety

Near miss investigation

Root cause analysis

Safety audits

Data analysis

Education

Health and Safety NVQ Level 3

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: WHS Officer - Third Party Operations
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
• Function: Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience: 1 year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 12000-20000

Job Overview

WHS Officer - Third Party Operations in Dubai is a safety-focused logistics and supply chain opportunity for a workplace health and safety professional who can support partner operations, site audits, risk assessments, safety metrics, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance. This role supports Amazon’s third‑party operations by helping partners maintain safe working environments, improve accident prevention programs, strengthen employee wellbeing, and apply practical safety standards across demanding logistics and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits across third‑party operations to evaluate workplace safety conditions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Carry out risk assessments and safety audits to confirm compliance with local regulations, regional requirements, and approved safety procedures.
• Review operational processes and provide practical recommendations that reduce safety risks and improve employee wellbeing.
• Monitor safety metrics, analyze performance data, and prepare reports that highlight trends, gaps, and areas needing management attention.
• Support implementation of new safety measures and guide managers on safety‑related processes, expectations, and follow‑up actions.
• Ensure applicable Amazon supply chain policies and local or regional safety regulations are understood, applied, and monitored across partner operations.
• Lead safety discussions, participate in safety briefings, and help reinforce safe behaviors with operational teams.
• Support investigations for accidents, near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions to identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Ensure incident communication is completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Analyze incident trends and safety performance data to recommend proactive improvement actions.
• Verify safety training completion and review training effectiveness through observation, feedback, and operational follow‑up.
• Work with partner managers, operational teams, safety stakeholders, and cross‑functional contacts to resolve safety issues and close corrective actions.
• Escalate serious concerns, repeated non‑compliance, or high‑risk findings to the Country WHS Manager when needed.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring hazards, process weaknesses, and practical ways to strengthen safety controls.
• Maintain clear documentation for site visits, audit findings, risk assessments, incident follow‑ups, and safety performance reviews.
• Travel to operational sites when required, with travel expected up to 20 percent of the time.

Ideal Profile

• Health and Safety NVQ Level 3, NEBOSH National General Certificate, or equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience demonstrating and applying workplace safety standards.
• Experience running safety metrics reports, analyzing data, identifying problems, and explaining safety performance indicators.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time for site visits, audits, and partner support.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration is preferred.
• Background in operations, safety, or quality management is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills for sharing findings, recommendations, and safety updates.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Practical understanding of incident investigation, risk assessment, audit follow‑up, training verification, and corrective action tracking.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks early and support practical solutions in busy operational environments.
• Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and commitment to building a safe and healthy workplace.

Skills Set

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Workplace health and safety
• Third‑party operations safety
• Site safety visits
• Safety audits
• Risk assessments
• Incident investigation
• Near miss investigation
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective action tracking
• Preventive action planning
• Safety metrics
• Safety reporting
• Data analysis
• Safety performance trends
• Regulatory compliance
• Local safety procedures
• Supply chain safety policies
• Safety briefings
• Safety discussions
• Safety training verification
• Training effectiveness review
• Employee wellbeing
• Accident prevention
• Operational safety
• Partner operations support
• Stakeholder management
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• English communication
• Presentation skills
• Written communication
• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Health and Safety NVQ Level 3
• Quality management awareness
• Operations safety support
• Travel readiness

Benefits

This opportunity gives a workplace health and safety professional the chance to support safety performance across third‑party logistics operations in Dubai. The role offers exposure to partner site audits, incident prevention, safety data analysis, regulatory compliance, safety training, and cross‑functional operational support. It is a strong career step for someone who wants to build practical WHS experience, influence safer working practices, and contribute to continuous safety improvement in a fast‑moving logistics environment.