Safety Technician

Amazon UK Services Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Technician in Bristol. You will assist with risk assessments and compliance monitoring, ensuring safety procedures are followed. Responsibilities include analyzing safety metrics, updating records on incidents, and conducting safety training sessions. The ideal candidate should have experience in EHS, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe working environment and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field.
• Experience analyzing metrics to drive business improvements.
• Knowledge of national and local employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk assessments and follow-up control measures.
• Monitor compliance with company safety procedures.
• Update internal records regarding incidents and accidents.

Skills

Driver's license

Experience in environmental Health & Safety

Analytical skills

Knowledge of employment laws

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Key job 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 station 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

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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. Across Europe we have more than 50 fulfilment centres, hundreds of delivery stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees, all working together in harmony to make sure the right item gets delivered to the right person, in the right place, at the right time. In our buildings, millions of items are picked and packed by our employees every year. And on the road, our teams and partners work hard to make sure we get our customers what they want, when they want, wherever they are. We put the safety of our people above everything else, working in a modern, engaging environment as part of a team that welcomes individuality and diversity. The culture in our Operation is built on the way our teams bond and a work ethic that helps our business run like clockwork. We take real pride in a job well done, looking out for each other as we play our part in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for around the world.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Driver's license
• Experience in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field
• Experience analyzing metrics to drive business improvements
• Knowledge of national and local employment laws and regulations
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in warehouse operations and logistics or equivalent
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and adapting to change
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Experience mentoring, coaching, influencing colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders
• Experience in performing team building, coaching, and managing
• Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment