Safety, Health

WHS Safety Apprentice – Launch Your Career in Workplace Safety with AmazonAre 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. We’re not just following safety standards – we’re helping to set them for the entire industry.What You’ll DoAs 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.During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to:Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety auditsAnalyse safety data and report on key metricsUnderstand health, safety, and compliance regulations in a fast‑moving operational environmentDesign and implement proactive safety improvementsDevelop communication skills to advise colleagues and guide safe working practicesRespond quickly and effectively to emerging safety challengesWho We’re Looking ForTo 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.We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring:Curiosity and a proactive approach to learningStrong communication and teamwork skillsA desire to improve workplace wellbeingA practical mindset and attention to detailKey Job ResponsibilitiesTechnology & InnovationCollaborating with robotics teams to ensure safe human–machine interactionDeveloping innovative solutions for material‑handling safetyUsing the latest safety technology and monitoring systemsData & Continuous ImprovementUsing data analytics to identify trends and prevent incidentsMeasuring key safety metrics and driving data‑led decisionsPeople & CultureLeading safety campaigns that reach thousands of employeesEngaging with leadership teams to drive safety cultureSupporting sustainable workplace practicesOperations & ResponseWorking with engineering teams on facility design improvementsParticipating in emergency response planning and crisis managementContributing to global safety initiatives that shape Amazon’s futureA Day in the LifeCarrying out daily safety inspections and supporting risk assessments across operational areasObserving workplace activities to identify potential hazards or unsafe practicesCollecting, analysing, and reporting safety data to help identify trends and opportunities for improvementSupporting incident investigations and contributing to corrective or preventive action plansAssisting with safety briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to promote safe working practicesCollaborating with operations teams to ensure safety procedures are followed and understoodHelping to review and maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulationsMonitoring the implementation of safety improvements and recording progress in documentation or tracking systemsUsing digital tools and software to manage safety audits, reports and training recordsParticipating in projects aimed at enhancing safety culture, sustainability and wellbeing on siteContinuously learning from mentors and applying new knowledge to keep people safe every dayBasic QualificationsYou are a UK national, or a non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status in the UK, and have lived in the UK or an EEA, or British overseas territory for 3 years or more prior to commencing the apprenticeship (September 2026)You will be resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programYou are not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or laterYou will be 18 years old or older before entering an Amazon building (September 2026)Have the right to live and work in England (if you are on a visa, this needs to enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme until May 2028)You have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent): Including Maths and EnglishIf your qualifications were gained outside of the UK you must provide a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC to confirm eligibility.Previous Qualifications: Candidates must not be on another Department for Education funded training programme, including another apprenticeship. Candidates cannot hold a qualification at the same or higher level which is in a similar subject area to the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship must be in a completely different subject area or offer clear career progression. Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility.This position is a 20‑month fixed‑term contract.This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little or no knowledge/experience of the occupation.Preferred QualificationsBasic knowledge of office computer applicationsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical mindset and problem‑solving abilitiesCommitment to promoting a positive safety cultureAmazon 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.Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr