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Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Amazon • Peterborough, England, UK
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Keeping our people safe and well at work is a top priority at Amazon. Our Safety Specialists play an integral part in making this this role youll put the vital steps in place to make sure everyone at your location works in a safe and healthy environment. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a difference to people every day. By proactively keeping them safe youll also empower them to feel confident in their roles and motivated to do their best work.

Key job responsibilities
Monitor site performance against set KPIs and create plans to improve processes.
Set up workplace health and safety programmes and arrange training sessions.
Analyse safety metrics and incident trends to help colleagues plan appropriate resources for areas with the highest risk.
Carry out audits to make sure your site is compliant with relevant health and safety laws and implement solutions where you identify risks.

A day in the life
Youll be based on location at one of our sites which could be one of our fulfilment centres sortation centres or delivery stations. Being on site means that you can keep a close eye on the processes. As well as helping us stay on top of health and safety compliance youll spot potential issues and identify opportunities for improvement. That means working closely with people across the business to get to know the risks they experience and gathering data to identify smarter and safer ways that we can work. Youll also set up training and other programmes to help everyone follow new safety processes and reach new standards.

About the team
The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays a crucial role in keeping our people mentally and physically well at work. Our team works with managers associates and local governments across our sites ensuring compliance with Amazons policies and legal regulations and guaranteeing the safety of our work environments. The team offers a variety of opportunities from Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. Regardless of your role youll contribute to the development and implementation of the safety strategy across the entire network.

- Experience in English-language communication skills both written and verbal
- A degree or equivalent level of qualification in-line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) in the Occupational Safety field.
- Alternative a NEBOSH Diploma or an IOSH Diploma is required.
- Relevant experience complying with local Health and Safety legislation.

- Experience with Lean 5S or Kaizen methodologies.
- Experience planning or managing environmentally conscious initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.


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Employment Type : Full-Time
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