Safety, Health & Environment Technician Apprenticeship – 20 month Fixed Term Contract

Amazon is offering a 20-month Safety, Health & Environment Technician Apprenticeship in Warrington, UK. This role focuses on workplace safety, where apprentices will gain hands-on experience in risk assessment, safety audits, and proactive safety improvements. Candidates should have a passion for safety, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in teams. The position requires on-site presence within Amazon's operations.
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 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 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 learningStrong communication and teamwork skillsA desire to improve workplace wellbeingA practical mindset and attention to detail
Key job responsibilities
Technology & Innovation


Collaborating with robotics teams to ensure safe human–machine interactionDeveloping innovative solutions for material-handling safetyUsing the latest safety technology and monitoring systems
Data & Continuous Improvement


Using data analytics to identify trends and prevent incidentsMeasuring key safety metrics and driving data-led decisions
People & Culture


Leading safety campaigns that reach thousands of employeesEngaging with leadership teams to drive safety cultureSupporting sustainable workplace practices
Operations & Response


Working with engineering teams on facility design improvementsParticipating in emergency response planning and crisis managementContributing to global safety initiatives that shape Amazon’s future A 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 dayTo qualify for this programme, you must:You are a UK nat