Experience

DHL Aviation (UK) Limited

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Safety Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present



NOBIA HOLDINGS UK LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UK Head of Health, Safety and Environment

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2022

  • new role supporting Magnet Kitchens branch network (200 stores), and Magnet Contract Kitchen Solutions (supply and fit projects).• recruited and trained new team of 3 colleagues (initially) – plus additional 5.• currently manage a HSE Team of 14 colleagues, 5 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses, and 198 branches.• additional responsibilities as Nobia UK Sustainability Ambassador, and Loss Prevention Coordinator• transitioned from OHSAS 18001 to ISO45001, and also manage ISO14001, ISO5001 and Chain of Custody management system (timber sourcing)• supported 2 acquisitions into Nobia UK Group (Rixonway Kitchens in 2014 and Commodore Kitchens and CIE in 2015)• achieved 88% reduction in high risks, 86% reduction in serious accidents, 71% reduction in scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions.• delivered £2m cumulative saving in employers liability insurance premium (from £400k pa in 2010 to £150k p.a. in 2022• eliminated UK waste cost (£500k p.a.) and replaced with a revenue of £40k in 2021 Show less

• Supply Chain Head of HSE

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  • integration of policies and management systems• responsible for all UK manufacturing and warehouse sites (4)• formed UK HSE team (4 colleagues)• achieved Nobia UK certification to ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, and FSC / PEFC chain of custody• reduced high risks by 97%• reduced serious accidents by 93%• won SHP/IOSH Best Health & Safety Achievement in Manufacturing in 2011



Gower Furniture

• Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

  • Nov 2002 - Dec 2010

  • defined and implemented the HSE strategy and won support for its successful implementation • achieved 90% reduction lost time accidents from 35 in benchmark year • developed and simplified all HSE & ISO systems • improved culture and engagement through programme of employee communication and involvement • achieved British Safety Council '5* award' at all sites • improved environmental performance and achieved savings in excess of 77% (£188,000p.a.) on waste disposal, and 98% reduction in waste to landfill. Show less



Kelly Services Ltd

• UK

• National Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Nov 2002

  • reporting directly to Board of Directors in newly created role • established, developed and maintained a H&S management system to meet OHSAS18001 requirements • responsibility for compliance for all UK premises • H&S training of all staff • accident investigation • dealing with all relevant enforcement agencies • control of contractors • reporting directly to Board of Directors in newly created role • established, developed and maintained a H&S management system to meet OHSAS18001 requirements • responsibility for compliance for all UK premises • H&S training of all staff • accident investigation • dealing with all relevant enforcement agencies • control of contractors



Rockware Glass Ltd

• Safety and Energy Executive

  • Aug 1994 - Dec 1997

  • Implementation of a H&S management system• advising on all aspects of legislative compliance• provision of all H&S training• completion of all relevant assessments, and statutory monitoring• management of internal occupational health provision• identification and management of all environmental aspects and impacts• energy management provision• compliance with the Food Safety legislation and guidance on HACCP

• Energy Officer

  • Aug 1988 - Aug 1994

  • designed and implemented a computerised energy monitoring and targeting system• set annual energy budget (circa £5.5m)• achieved saving of £1m over 3-year period• published article on energy management in the Glass Industry in Society of Glass Technology magazine• lectured on Energy Management on the MSc in Glass Technology Course at Sheffield University.