Safety Technician

Beam Projects; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global employer is seeking a Safety Technician based in Dunfermline, Scotland. In this role, you'll assist with risk assessments, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and participate in incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety and experience with UK health regulations. Join a dynamic team where safety is a priority and career growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics/operations/warehouse/customer-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk assessments and follow-up control measures.
• Monitor fulfillment center for compliance with safety procedures.
• Update internal records regarding incidents and near misses.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation

Experience running metrics reports

Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety related field/NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Keeping our people safe and well at work is a top priority at Amazon. Our Safety Technicians play an essential role in making this happen. This role is an opportunity to start your career in workplace safety and develop through a global company. Youll work closely with our experts to monitor your site, which means youll get to see the difference that you make to peoples well-being every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk assessments as required and follow-up control measures to completion
• Advise associates and managers on company procedures and legal requirements within the level of a Technician knowledge.
• Monitor the fulfillment center for compliance to company safety procedures
• Assist with the investigation of incidents to establish root cause and develop required action plans with relevant processes
• Update internal records in regard to incidents, near misses and accidents
• Collate and produce weekly safety report as required
• Attend health and safety meetings on a monthly basis
• Undertake projects and information gathering to establish hazards and level of risk within the delivery station
• Be involved in undertaking action plans to ensure continuing compliance with Legislation
• Be able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations
• Monitor Dock and Yard safety procedures to ensure compliance
• Monitor Smart Handling safety procedures to ensure compliance
• Carry out EHS training sessions for managers and associates as required

A day in the life

Youll be based at one of our sites. This means that you can closely track whats happening and people can easily ask you any questions throughout their shifts. This role is all about spotting potential issues before they happen. Youll spend a lot of time checking the site and getting to know the way that people use equipment. By understanding how every task and machine works, youll be able to think about the best way to keep processes safe.

Youll also be one of the people to put safety changes into action, which means youll get to work closely with lots of people. Alongside your daily and weekly tasks, youll offer support to our Operations team on ad-hoc safety-related work.

Safety is so important to Amazon, and youll help us gather the vital data that keeps us on top of our processes and ahead of any issues. Youll also share that data with people across the business and work with other teams to make sure theyre putting safety first.

About The Team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, were always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range delivered quickly and affordably.

The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed were known for. Were based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazons fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the First Mile because its where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.

Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety related field/NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
• Experience running metrics report, analysing data to identify problems and a root cause
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation and pertinent regulations
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in logistics / operations/ warehouse/ customer oriented environment
• Demonstrable ability to learn quickly, while closely adhering to new processes and procedures;
• Demonstrate willingness to change, adapt and innovate within the business
• You possess a meticulous level of sustained attention-to-detail
• Youre able to work independently, at times under minimum levels of supervision, demonstrating your ability to organise and prioritise your time effectively to meet targets and deadlines
• You can work at all levels, coaching and mentoring others to work safely
• Great team player: you contribute to a positive and healthy team environment
• You bring plenty of drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation with you each day

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.

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 youre applying in isnt listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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