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. This position requires flexibility to work shifts.
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 a flexible when it comes to travel and working hours, as the working environment is fast pace
Key job responsibilities
Undertake risk assessments as required, while proactively following up on control measures until complete
Complete daily audits and deal with safety callouts
Take a Deep Dive into Sort Centre data, as you monitor Key Performance Indicators for safety on-site
Leveraging your Auditor-level knowledge of Amazon’s procedures and legal requirements, you’ll advise associates and managers accordingly
Consistently monitor your Sortation Centre, keeping an eye on compliance with Amazon’s safety procedures
Update internal records regarding incidents, near misses and accidents
• Advise associates and managers on company procedures and legal requirements within the level of a Technician knowledge.
• Assist with the investigation of incidents to help managers identify the root cause and develop required action plans with relevant processes
• Update internal records with regards to incidents, near misses and accidents
• Collate and produce weekly safety report as required
• 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
• Monitor Dock and Yard safety procedures to ensure compliance
• Carry out H&S 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. The Team 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 to make sure the right item gets delivered to the right person. 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. NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety related field/NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
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
Experience in safety operation in the FC / 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
Great team player: you contribute to a positive and healthy team environment
You bring plenty of drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation with you each day
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