Safety Technician, UK ATS

Amazon; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Technician. This permanent full-time role involves conducting risk assessments, monitoring compliance, and investigating incidents. The ideal candidate has a Health and Safety qualification, experience with data analysis, and strong English communication skills. The position requires flexibility for shift work, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Health and Safety NVQ Level 3 or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary.
• Minimum Intermediate level of English (B2) in written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk assessments while following up on control measures.
• Complete daily metrics and monitor recordable incidents on-site.
• Investigate accidents and establish root cause.

Skills

Health and Safety NVQ Level 3

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis

English (B2)

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

This is a permanent full-time role requiring flexibility to work shifts. Year-on-year, as we continue to grow, we need to work as smart as we can, to keep all our team members safe, fulfilled, motivated and empowered. To help us achieve this, we’re seeking a driven Health & Safety Technician.

Our Sortation Centres are the link in Amazon’s rapidly growing business: they’re where we manage our fast-moving shipments across the world. In this crucial health and safety position, you’ll report into the Health and Safety Manager, as part of an evening/night shift-based role.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Undertake risk assessments as required, while proactively following up on control measures until complete
• Complete daily metrics and callouts
• Take a deep dive into Sort Centre data, as you monitor recordable incidents on-site
• Leverage your auditor-level knowledge of Amazon’s procedures and legal requirements, advising associates and managers accordingly
• Become a subject matter expert in your specific level of Health and Safety competence, while staying vigilant and not disclosing any sensitive information
• Consistently monitor your Sortation Centre, keeping an eye on compliance with Amazon’s safety procedures
• Investigate accidents, near misses and any incidents, establishing root cause
• Update internal records regarding incidents, near misses and accidents
• Undertake action plans to ensure continuing, sustained compliance with legislation
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times, maintaining confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations
• Flexibility: you’re willing and able to cover non-traditional shifts–including nights and weekends–during peak periods

A day in the life: Explore the world of Amazon Operations at https://www.amazontours.com/

About the team: Operations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy, to the moment their item is delivered – from desktop to doorstep.

Basic Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Health and Safety NVQ Level 3 or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Minimum Intermediate level of English (B2) in written and verbal English
• Experience running metrics reports, analysing data to identify problems and root cause

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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
• You’re 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

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