DESCRIPTION
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, 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 flexible when it comes to travel and working hours, as the working environment is fast-paced.
Responsibilities
1. Assist with risk assessments as required and follow up control measures to completion.
2. Advise associates and managers on company procedures and legal requirements within the level of a Coordinator's knowledge.
3. Monitor the station for compliance with company safety procedures.
4. Assist with the investigation of incidents to establish root causes and develop required action plans with relevant processes.
5. Update internal records with regards to incidents, near misses, and accidents.
6. Collate and produce weekly safety reports as required.
7. Attend health and safety meetings on a monthly basis.
8. Undertake projects and information gathering to establish hazards and level of risk within the delivery station.
9. Be involved in undertaking action plans to ensure continuing compliance with legislation.
10. Maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations.
11. Monitor Dock and Yard safety procedures to ensure compliance.
12. Monitor Smart Handling safety procedures to ensure compliance.
13. Carry out EHS training sessions for managers and associates as required.
14. Flexibility on hours worked to cover shifts and escalations as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. Full UK Driving Licence.
2. NVQ Level 3 in a safety-related field/NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
3. Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience in logistics, operations, warehouse, or customer-oriented environment is a plus.
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