For this apprenticeship program we prioritize applicants eligible for government funding, the requirements for which are:
• Have you lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
• Be a resident in the country you are applying for the entire duration of the program
• Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending June 2023 or later
• Aged 18 years or older before employment start date (July 2023)
• Bachelors Degree in any subject field OR prior completion of the Level 3 Safety Health Environment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship standard
• Demonstrate practical experience of working using Safety principles and techniques
• Express a willingness to learn with a positive attitude
• Able to read, understand, and communicate fluently in English, and interact and engage comfortably with all levels of the business
• Ability to follow guidelines and instructions to operate safety at all times whilst meeting deadlines
Please note that you will be required to evidence your qualifications. If you have gained qualifications outside of the UK you must provide a Statement of Comparability to confirm they are equivalent.
Amazon is a 24/7 operation, you must have flexibility in working hours and shift patterns to provide cover for operational requirements, as such this role may include working weekends and/or night shifts.
Find your Future with Amazon Apprenticeships
Investment in apprentices is in our DNA. We look to constantly innovate and create. In order to do this, we recognize that whilst technology is a partner, it’s our people that power us. We offer a broad range of apprenticeship opportunities to suit all candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications, and career aspirations. So, whether you are embarking on your career, or want a change in direction, we have an apprenticeship program for you, that will support your development in an innovative environment.
We’re looking for people with a passion for learning. You’ll need to be committed to your own development whilst implementing what you are learning as you progress through your apprenticeship program. In return, we provide first class on the job coaching, specialist partner training, and unparalleled experiences working within a diverse, innovative environment in which you will be challenged to excel and positively contribute. Apply today to be part of the story.
A day in the life
We prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else; there is nothing more important. We strive to be industry leaders and raise the bar through innovation, continuous learning, and improvement. Our Safety vision is to establish and improve safe working operations and practices throughout the network and will achieve this by continuously developing and improving policies, and standard work.
As a Safety Specialist Apprentice at Amazon, you’ll gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills. You will work towards the Level 4 Process Lead Apprenticeship standard, as well as gaining Level 6 City and Guilds professional diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
In this role, you will be based in one of our UK operations warehouses, where we store and process millions of items of inventory which are then shipped to customers all over the world. An operations warehouse is a very large, operationally busy environment, in which you may be required to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
You will build your skills over a 24-month period starting July 2023, which will help you develop both personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship learning will consist of:
- Classroom-based/virtual training to cover the academic component of the apprenticeship standard, delivered by our specialized apprenticeship training provider using a blended learning approach, examples of which include: Workplace Hazards, Core Principles of Safety, Personal injury liability and absence reduction, Self-leadership, Managing Projects, Essentials of Leadership, and LEAN Principles.
- On-the-job training within your assigned operations warehouse.
- Self-led online learning, portfolio creation, and reflective learning logs to demonstrate your understanding of a task or module.
- Mentoring from Amazon safety team members.
You will work alongside your site safety team to support with day-to day-tasks, learning how Amazon approaches safety and delivers for its customers. As you develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours, you will become an integral part of the site team, delivering the highest quality of service to our internal and external customers and ensuring everyone consistently operates safely.
The on-the-job experience and learning within this program will help you build a portfolio of evidence towards your apprenticeship standard. As part of any apprenticeship, you are given dedicated time to focus on your studies in order to help stay on track and work towards successfully completing your qualifications. Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas such as organization, prioritization, data and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be qualified to apply for permanent roles within the Amazon Safety function across the UK; location flexibility may be required.
About the team
Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your career in Safety. Our Safety Specialist apprentices work with a number of other business functions to help deliver big or small projects successfully, including loss prevention, HR, and Operations Management, working with managers.