DESCRIPTION
This position requires flexibility to work Night 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, and 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 to company safety procedures
4. Assist with the investigation of incidents to establish root cause 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 report 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. Be able to 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
3. Basic knowledge in Microsoft / Excel / PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience in logistics / operations/ warehouse/ customer-oriented environment a plus
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