Safety Technician, UKIE WHS AMZL

Amazon; Kenfig; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Workplace Health & Safety Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe and engaging environment. This position involves collaborating with operational teams to enhance safety protocols and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate is passionate about safety, possesses strong analytical skills, and can work independently while fostering a positive team atmosphere. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your unique contributions and offers a dynamic workplace where your efforts will directly impact the safety and well-being of all employees.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience in running metrics reports and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk assessments and follow up on control measures.
• Monitor compliance with company safety procedures.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Safety

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID: 2906325 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

We are currently looking to hire a Workplace Health & Safety Technician to join the team and play a critical role in supporting the Amazon Logistics Operational teams onsite. We are looking for an independent individual who can still be a team player with the current WHS team members.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, innovative, and hands-on and customer obsessed individual, passionate about safety and able to drive strategy to build an engaging, safe environment. They will identify, coordinate and drive improvements in safety whilst engaging operational and other support function stakeholders. The successful candidate will be flexible when it comes to travel and working hours, as the working environment is fast-paced.

Key job responsibilities

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

A day in the life

Explore the world of Amazon Operations: 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. 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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in logistics / operations/ warehouse/ customer oriented environment.
2. Demonstrable ability to learn quickly, while closely adhering to new processes and procedures.
3. Demonstrate willingness to change, adapt and innovate within the business.
4. You possess a meticulous level of sustained attention-to-detail.
5. 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.
6. You can work at all levels, coaching and mentoring others to work safely.
7. Great team player: you contribute to a positive and healthy team environment.
8. 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. 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.