WHS Safety Apprentice – Launch Your Career in Workplace Safety with Amazon
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.
During your apprenticeship you’ll learn how to:

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.
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to progress within the safety field and make a real difference in protecting people and the environment.
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring:

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 help 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 the 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

You are a UK national, or a non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national and have 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 program
You are not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
You 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 English
If 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 apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little or no knowledge/experience of the occupation.
This position is a 20‑month fixed‑term contract.

Preferred Qualifications

You can operate in a fast‑paced operational environment
You can demonstrate drive and a passion for learning

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 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.
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 our accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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