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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 6 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree





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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- University education and qualification as a Higher Technician in Occupational Risk Prevention (including specialties in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics and Applied Psychosociology) in accordance with Spanish Health and Safety regulations
- University Degree or equivalent qualification level according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Relevant experience in compliance with local Health and Safety legislation
- Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both oral and written
Nice to have
- Preferred qualifications are not a mandatory requirement to apply for a position at Amazon. If you meet all the basic qualifications indicated above, we would love to hear from you.
- Experience with Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies
- Experience with EHS tools and applications
The role
Our team is looking for a WHS (Workplace, Health & Safety) Manager who will support Amazon Fresh operations. This role is responsible for providing technical support, tactical execution, and developing a future expansion strategy in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for collaborating with the operations team and the Global WHS team to execute company safety procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable national and international regulations. Through risk assessments and compliance audits, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize risks and implement best practices. You must be an effective communicator, capable of conveying clear, concise, and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. You must possess solid knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and demonstrate this experience when working with teams across the EU. You will need to thrive and execute a strategy across multiple sites within a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
Governance and risk assessment: Ensure that core governance and risk assessment processes are implemented, up to date, and under the responsibility of each site's leaders.
Operational responsibility and follow-up: Collaborate with site leaders to ensure the execution of safety requirements, the recording of actions, and the follow-up of their closure.
Safety standards and processes: Ensure that Operations teams know and are able to execute safety processes and tools (Safety Toolkit), engage associates, and verify compliance with minimum standards.
Incident management and investigation: Ensure that site management teams are able to investigate incidents, identify root causes, correctly apply registrability criteria, and guarantee the quality of data reported in Austin.
Occupational health and local compliance: Collaborate with sites and HR to ensure that occupational health services and processes comply with the legal and operational requirements applicable in each country.
Safety leadership and culture: Develop the capabilities of leaders and teams through guidance, training, and coaching, promoting a safety culture integrated into daily operations.
Hiring process
Online application
Assessments
Online test · Not every role
Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.
Phone screening
Phone call · Not every role
If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.
Interview loop
With current employees
Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.
- Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
- Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.
About Amazon
Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.
- Industry
- E-commerce and Cloud
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 1,000,000+
- Headquarters
- Seattle, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca
Good to know if you are moving
- Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
- The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
- Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
- Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
- Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.
In their own words
Additional information
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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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