Overview
This is a permanent full-time role requiring flexibility to work Shifts. 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. We are seeking a driven Health & Safety Technician to help drive health and safety culture in one of our Sortation Centres (SCs). Our Sortation Centres are the link in Amazon's rapidly growing business: they manage our fast-moving shipments across the world. In this crucial health and safety position, you will report to the Health & Safety Manager as part of an evening/night shift, shift-based role.
A day in the life and the team context are described in the statements below.
Responsibilities
* Undertake risk assessments as required, while proactively following up on control measures until complete
* Complete daily metrics and callouts
* Take a Deep Dive into Sort Centre data, monitoring recordable incidents on-site
* Leverage auditor-level knowledge of Amazon's procedures and legal requirements to advise associates and managers accordingly
* Become a subject matter expert in your Health and Safety competence, while remaining vigilant and not disclosing sensitive information
* Consistently monitor the Sortation Centre, ensuring compliance with Amazon's safety procedures
* Investigate accidents, near misses and incidents, and establish root causes
* Update internal records regarding incidents, near misses and accidents
* Undertake action plans to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation
* Conduct yourself professionally, maintaining confidentiality in safety investigations
* Flexibility: cover non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, during peak periods
Basic Qualifications
* Health and Safety NVQ Level 3 or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Minimum Intermediate level of English (B2) in written and verbal English
* Experience running metrics reports and analyzing data to identify problems and root causes
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in logistics / operations / warehouse / customer-oriented environment
* Demonstrable ability to learn quickly while adhering to new processes and procedures
* Willingness to change, adapt and innovate within the business
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Ability to work independently, at times under minimal supervision, and to organize and prioritize time to meet targets and deadlines
* Ability to work at all levels, coaching and mentoring others to work safely
About Amazon
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