Job Title: Workplace Health & Safety Technician
We are currently looking to hire a Workplace Health & Safety Technician to play a critical role in supporting our Operational teams onsite.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, innovative and hands-on individual, passionate about safety and able to drive strategy to build an engaging and safe environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with risk assessments 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
* 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
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.
We put the safety of our people above everything else, working in a modern and engaging environment as part of a team that welcomes individuality and diversity.
Requirements:
* Full UK Driving Licence
* NVQ Level 3 in occupational safety related field or equivalent
* Experience running metrics reports, analysing data to identify problems and a root cause
* Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation and pertinent regulations
* Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* 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
* Possess a meticulous level of sustained attention-to-detail
* Ability to work independently, at times under minimum levels of supervision
* Ability to organise and prioritise your time effectively to meet targets and deadlines
* Ability to work at all levels, coaching and mentoring others to work safely
* Great team player: contribute to a positive and healthy team environment
Amazon is an equal opportunities 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.