Safety, Health & Environment Technician Apprenticeship

Amazon.com, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Safety Apprentice to champion safety practices. As a Safety Apprentice, you'll engage in risk assessments, analyze safety data, and work collaboratively with experienced professionals to enhance workplace wellbeing. This role is ideal for individuals aged 18 and up, with a minimum of 5 GCSEs. The apprenticeship is a 20-month fixed-term contract, providing hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Diverse workplace culture

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older before entering an Amazon building.
• Right to live and work in England for the duration of the program.
• Resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
• Analyze safety data and report on key metrics.
• Collaborate with robotics teams for safe human-machine interaction.

Skills

Curiosity and proactive learning

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Tools

Basic office computer applications

Job description

WHS Safety Apprentice – Launch Your Career in Workplace Safety with Amazon

Are you passionate about protecting people and creating better workplaces? Are you ready to make safety your mission?

Join us as a Safety Apprentice and gain the skills, experience, and confidence to champion safety excellence at Amazon. At Amazon, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a fundamental part of everything we do. Our operations span from state‑of‑the‑art robotics facilities to innovative delivery stations, creating a diverse and dynamic environment for safety professionals. Your decisions and improvements could positively impact the wellbeing of thousands of colleagues across multiple sites, helping to set the industry standard.

What You’ll Do

As a Safety Apprentice, you’ll gain first‑hand experience identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting a culture of safety – all while working alongside experienced safety professionals. You’ll be based on‑site within our operations, seeing how people and equipment interact and spotting potential hazards before they occur. You’ll build a deep understanding of how every process, task and machine works and think creatively about how to make operations safer.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits
• Analyse safety data and report on key metrics
• Understand health, safety and compliance regulations in a fast‑moving operational environment
• Design and implement proactive safety improvements
• Develop communication skills to advise colleagues and guide safe working practices
• Respond quickly and effectively to emerging safety challenges

Who We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have a genuine passion for creating a safer, healthier workplace, strong problem‑solving abilities and the motivation to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A desire to improve workplace wellbeing
• A practical mindset and attention to detail

Key Job Responsibilities

Technology & Innovation

• Collaborating with robotics teams to ensure safe human‑machine interaction
• Developing innovative solutions for material‑handling safety
• Using the latest safety technology and monitoring systems

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Using data analytics to identify trends and prevent incidents
• Measuring key safety metrics and driving data‑led decisions

People & Culture

• Leading safety campaigns that reach thousands of employees
• Engaging with leadership teams to drive safety culture
• Supporting sustainable workplace practices

Operations & Response

• Working with engineering teams on facility design improvements
• Participating in emergency response planning and crisis management
• Contributing to global safety initiatives that shape Amazon’s future

A Day in the Life

• Carrying out daily safety inspections and supporting risk assessments across operational areas
• Observing workplace activities to identify potential hazards or unsafe practices
• Collecting, analysing and reporting safety data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting incident investigations and contributing to corrective or preventive action plans
• Assisting with safety briefings, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns to promote safe working practices
• Collaborating with operations teams to ensure safety procedures are followed and understood
• Helping to review and maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations
• Monitoring implementation of safety improvements and recording progress in documentation or tracking systems
• Using digital tools and software to manage safety audits, reports and training records
• Participating in projects aimed at enhancing safety culture, sustainability and wellbeing on site
• Continuously learning from mentors and applying new knowledge to keep people safe every day

Basic Qualifications

• UK national, a non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status in the UK and lived in the UK or an EEA for 3 years prior to September 2026.
• Resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme.
• Not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later.
• 18 years old or older before entering an Amazon building (September 2026).
• Right to live and work in England for the programme duration until May 2028.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English).
• If qualifications gained outside the UK, provide a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC.
• Must not be on another Department for Education funded training programme or hold a qualification in a similar subject area.
• Programme is a 20‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Assumes candidate has little or no knowledge/experience of the occupation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of office computer applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture.

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