Workplace, Health and Safety Manager

Amazon UK Services Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Workplace, Health and Safety Manager to oversee site safety initiatives in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves managing health and safety standards, collaborating with teams, and fostering a safe work culture. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have significant experience in health and safety management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team required.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English essential.
• Knowledge of local Health and Safety legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety standards on-site.
• Collaborate with other teams to drive safety improvements.
• Use internal tools for data analysis to inform leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and Safety Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

NVQ5/NEBOSH Diploma level

Job description

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Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

At Amazon, we need talented and experienced individuals to help us operate safely and efficiently. As a Workplace, Health and Safety (WHS) Manager, your role is key to driving improvements on-site and at a regional level. You’ll help your colleagues maintain high standards, all while driving a culture of safety and inclusivity on your site.

Key job responsibilities
- Manage your team on-site, whilst regularly collaborating with other teams across the company
- Use internal reporting tools to analyse data reports and root causes that provide leadership with the information they need to make safety related decisions
- Provide guidance and arrangements for health and safety projects and policies
- Drive programmes designed to improve the safety culture in Amazon

A day in the life
This is an extremely varied role based at one of our sites, allowing you to directly contribute to many aspects of our safety culture. You will manage health and safety standards while improving functionality and efficiency. You’ll also manage your team and help them implement changes in response to employee feedback or seize opportunities to continuously make process improvements.

Your role is instrumental in keeping employees safe, managing their satisfaction, and supervising their wellbeing and productivity. You’ll step in and take ownership of health and safety to foster a culture that revolves around operating safely.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of qualification in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and additional qualifications to an NVQ5/NEBOSH Diploma level
- Relevant experience managing a team
- Relevant experience complying with local Health and Safety legislation
- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies
- Qualifications or experience in the field of sustainability
- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
- Chartered membership of a Human Resources industry body (e.g., IOSH) to support people management