Safety Technician

Amazon; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce firm in Redditch is seeking a Safety Technician to ensure workplace safety. You will be involved in risk assessments, monitor compliance with safety procedures, and analyze safety metrics. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety or NEBOSH Certificate. This role is critical to promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Intermediate level of English (B2) in written and verbal.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation and regulations.
• Experience running metrics report, analysing data to identify problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and audits.
• Monitor site processes for compliance with safety procedures.
• Create and update reports on safety metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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. You’ll work closely with our experts to monitor your site, which means you’ll get to see the difference that you make to people’s well-being every day.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and audits


• Monitor the site to make sure processes are in line with Amazon’s safety procedures


• Create and update reports on safety metrics for colleagues to review


• Work with colleagues in Operations and across the business on safety-related tasks and offer guidance on processes


• Support in putting new safety measures in place

A day in the life

You’ll be based at one of our sites. This means that you can closely track what’s happening and people can easily ask you any questions throughout their shifts. This role is all about spotting potential issues before they happen. You’ll 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, you’ll be able to think about the best way to keep processes safe.

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

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

About the team

Amazon couldn’t deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you’ll help Amazon’s transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient. We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination – quickly, conveniently and sustainably.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety related field/NEBOSH Certificate


• Experience running metrics report, analysing data to identify problems and a root cause


• Minimum Intermediate level of English (B2) in written and verbal English


• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation and pertinent regulations


• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.

• Experience communicating effectively across a broad range of stakeholders either in writing or through presentations


• Experience working both independently and within a team

Equal opportunity and accommodations

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. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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.