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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist in London to oversee health and safety compliance within the workplace. The role involves conducting risk assessments, promoting a positive safety culture, and ensuring adherence to corporate standards. A suitable candidate should have a background in Environmental Health & Safety and excel in communication and analysis skills.

Qualifications

  • 1 year in an EHS-related field or relevant degree required.
  • Experience in safety-related role within Amazon preferred.
  • Must obtain First Aid, CPR certification within 3 weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct trainings and coach associates on work habits.
  • Maintain metrics for reporting to management teams.
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations
Strong communication
Teamwork
Analysis
Judgment
Customer focus

Education

High school or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background

Tools

Microsoft Word
Excel

Job description

Job ID: 2983343 | Amazon.com Services LLC

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school or equivalent
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in worker's compensation case management
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
- Experience leading and managing a team, ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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