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.

What makes safety at Amazon unique is our scale and innovation. 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.

Whether it’s implementing new technologies, responding to operational challenges, or developing proactive safety solutions, you’ll be at the forefront of workplace safety in one of the world’s most advanced operational environments.

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