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Amazon Safety Technician, Workplace Health and Safety in Leeds, United Kingdom
Description
We are currently looking to hire an WHS Technician to join the team and play a critical role in supporting the WHS function for our Sortation Centre (SC). The successful candidate will be an experienced, innovative, 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.
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 data, as you monitor recordable incidents on-site - Leveraging your Auditor-level knowledge of Amazon’s procedures and legal requirements, you’ll advise associates and managers accordingly
Become a subject matter expert in your specific level of competence, while staying vigilant and not disclosing any sensitive information outside of your particular level
Consistently monitor the site, keeping an eye on compliance with Amazon’s safety procedures Investigate accidents, near misses and any incidents, as you establish root cause Update internal records regarding incidents, near misses and accidents
Undertake action plans to ensure continuing, sustained compliance with legislation
Conduct yourself professionally at all times: you maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations
Flexibility: you’re willing and able to cover non-traditional shifts–including nights and weekends–during peak periods.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Leeds, GBR
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
NVQ Level 3, NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent
You possess a meticulous level of sustained attention-to-detail You have a proven ability to work to targets and deadlines
Demonstrable ability to learn quickly, while closely adhering to new processes and procedures
You’re able to work independently, at times under minimum levels of supervision
You’re flexible and adaptable; able to meet the needs of the business head on
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
Solid computer literacy and skills You’re a great communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
You possess experience of Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies
Qualifications or experience of environmentally-conscious initiatives would be advantageous.
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