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<strong>Description<br><br></strong>At Amazon, we need talented and experienced individuals to help us operate safely and efficiently. As a Workplace, Health and Safety (WHS) Manager, your role is key to driving improvements on-site and at a regional level. You’ll help your colleagues maintain high standards, all while driving a culture of safety and inclusivity on your site.<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br><ul><li> Manage your team on-site, whilst regularly collaborating with other teams across the company</li><li> Use internal reporting tools to analyse data reports and root causes that provide leadership with the information they need to make safety related decisions</li><li> Provide guidance and arrangements for health and safety projects and policies</li><li> Drive programmes designed to improve the safety culture in Amazon<br><br></li></ul>A day in the life<br><br>This is an extremely varied role based at one of our sites, allowing you to directly contribute to many aspects of our safety culture. You will manage health and safety standards while improving functionality and efficiency. You’ll also manage your team and help them implement changes in response to employee feedback or seize opportunities to continuously make process improvements.<br><br>Your role is instrumental in keeping employees safe, managing their satisfaction, and supervising their wellbeing and productivity. You’ll step in and take ownership of health and safety to foster a culture that revolves around operating safely.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> A Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of qualification in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and additional qualifications to an NVQ5/NEBOSH Diploma level</li><li> Relevant experience managing a team</li><li> Relevant experience complying with local Health and Safety legislation</li><li> Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience with Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies</li><li> Qualifications or experience in the field of sustainability</li><li> Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership</li><li> Chartered membership of a Human Resources industry body (e.g., IOSH) to support people management<br><br></li></ul>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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.<br><br>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon UK Services Ltd.<br><br>Job ID: A2918783

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