Experience

Briggs & Forrester Group

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Health And Safety Advisor

  • Apr 2021 - Present



AFI-UPLIFT LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Driver/trainer

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

• Driver & Safety Trainer

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

  Transported Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) to construction sites across the North West and delivered training in the safe operation of specific equipment, on behalf of specialist Power Access Supplier, AFI Uplift. • Utilised experience to improve safety performance by reviewing and updating training content and delivery• Maintained a zero-accident environment by constantly reviewing policies and methods of work, whilst maximising the number of deliveries per day• Received excellent feedback from customers for professionalism, first class service and safety training support• Passed 100% of PUWER, MEWP and safety audits with flying colours• Boosted awareness of hazards after attending Bike Awareness, Use of Harness and a range of safety courses



Northwest Bedrooms & Kitchens Ltd

• Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

• Fitter

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

  Installed bespoke fitted kitchen and bedroom furniture for customers throughout the North West on behalf of a family-run manufacturer, in accordance with strict site Health & Safety Regulations. • Maximised site safety by implementing Safe Systems of Work and correct use of PPE in enclosed spaces • Conducted PUWER, slips, trips and falls assessments to help prevent injuries to colleagues or customers • Safely installed furniture in line with customer specifications and standards, whilst managing time effectively • Minimised return visits and the cost by taking a ‘right first time’ approach • Built strong relationships with customers which led to future contracts



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Weapons Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2016

  Senior Instructor; planned and led delivery of core training to personnel in the use of missiles and weapons systems in high-hazard environments, whilst maximising safety, in accordance with NATO standards.• Championed health and safety for training ranges and the use of missiles• Drafted range safety policies, procedures, user documents and training programmes to ensure HSE compliance for newly developed equipment• Conducted extensive risk assessments and ensured weapons were fit-for-purpose• Supervised safe loading/unloading of large quantities of equipment • Achieved 100% course pass rates and ‘went the extra mile’ to coach students

• Site Security Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Managed security, safety and discipline for a large military site with 400 personnel; played an integral role in the planning and safe delivery of multiple large-scale events, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations including:• Mitigating the risk of a missile being fired over London, the first time air defence weapons systems had been deployed in the Capitol since WWII• Planning air defence strategy throughout London during 2012 Olympics

• Logistics Operations Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2012

  Managed up to 40 personnel, from team leaders and weapons specialists to supply chain operatives and signallers; planned, prepared and oversaw large-scale military training exercises and operations, worldwide.