Mark William Walton GradIOSH, AIEMA, ACQI

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Following a very successful and progressive military career, this has lead

to a comprehensive understanding of HS & E, Total Quality, Man-management,

Facilities Management and Equipment care. Having now established myself

within the civilian workplace covering several roles that have incorporated

EH&S, Operations, and Quality Management. I find it very easy to adapt as a

team leader or work as a team player. I possess excellent communication and

organisational skills that have been called upon to liaise with people from

all backgrounds and cultures throughout the world. I am extremely adaptable

and enjoy the challenges of working under pressure within a limited time

frame and difficult conditions.

Personal Profile

[pic]Available: 3 Months

Location: Worldwide - Willing to relocate

Nationality: British

Driver: Full UK Licence Motorcycle - Car - HGV1 (C+E) - Coach (D+E) -

Forklift (Medium Rough terrain, Bendi CB, Order Picker,

Power Pallet Truck)

Education & Qualifications[pic]

Postgraduate Diploma In Occupational Health & Safety (Loughborough

University)

NEBOSH National Diploma Completed studies Modules A,B,C

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management & NEBOSH National

General Certificate

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management Systems Implementation

&Environmental Auditing

NEBS Management & NVQ in Operational Management

City & Guilds in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Prince2 Project management, Foundation and Practitioner

Stress Trauma Management, Foundation & Advanced

Trained Interviewer for Interview Assessment & counselling

Total Quality Practitioner, BSI qualified Internal Lead Auditor

Kelvin TOPSET Senior Investigator & RCA

Health & Safety Qualifications I.O.S.H Accredited:

Workplace Risk Assessor, C.O.S.H.H Assessor, Accident/Loss Investigation &

Evidence Gathering for industry, Managing Safely, Accident Investigating &

Reporting, Manual Handling Instructor & Assessor.

Environmental Qualifications I.O.S.H Accredited:

Environmental Awareness, Environmental Law & Policy, Waste Management, EP

Conservation, Practical Pollution Prevention, Utilities Management, Air &

Noise, Land & water.

Professional Memberships[pic]

Associate member, Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

Graduate Member, Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)

Affiliate member, Chartered Quality Institute (ACQI)

Affiliate member, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)

Key Skills

Excellent oral & written communications skills.

Human resources manager for 143 plus staff of all grades.

EHS Strategic planning with the delivery of ISO 14001& OHSAS 18001

preparation.

Excellent administration & co-ordination skills both at team and senior

management level.

Multi-Site Management, Development and Coordination.

Ability to train, organize & motivate individuals or team members.

Capacity to meet deadlines under pressure & in adverse conditions.

Personal: Training & career development, personal assessment & evaluation

of staff at all levels. Conducted internal training for operations,

systems/processes, & engineering practices, I have & very able to give

welfare & career counselling.

Administration: Work to a minimum manning levels, coordinating with &

report writing for senior executives with accuracy & confidentiality,

responsible for training & inspection programmes to achieve training

directives & goals.

Warehousing: Demand & control of stores & equipment. Cross-servicing with

internal and external departments. Maintaining all warehouse stock,

equipment & supplies, many consisted of serial numbered items, which were

held within a secure store or compound. Controlling & the management of a

large range of hazardous materials. Preparing all categories of stores for

regular auditing, accounting & transporting by land, air or sea.

Vehicles: Management of 28 plus vehicles of differing types to a high

operational standard, maintaining service schedules & routines, safety

checks. Working with vehicle tracking and management systems to reduce

incidents and improve fuel saving.

Academic / Computer:

CIPD People Management & Development Module Masters Level

2 A Levels, GCSE in the following: Mathematics, English, Technical Drawing,

Biology, History, & Geography.

Computer Literacy & Information Technology Stage 1 (OCR) RSA Integrated

Business Technology Stage II (OCR)

Microsoft Windows incl. MS Office applications up to and including 2011,

Mac OS X including Apples standard software.

Career Summary[pic]

Sept 2012 - Present

Group Health & Safety Manager (UK & Ireland)

Lactalis McLelland

Responsibilities

. Advise Quality Director and Board on the strategic direction of Health

& Safety policies and, via reports and presentations, to alert them to

development in H&S legislation and best practice.

. Collate statistics related to the Company's Health and Safety

performance and ensure, through analysis of the information, a culture

of continuous improvement.

. Provide Board reports and attend Health and Safety board meetings as

required. Ensure the Health & Safety Policy complies with Safety

Strategy.

. Act as expert on the Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and to

liaise as necessary with enforcing authorities.

. Undertake a programme of structured and random inspections of work

locations and report and act on potential breaches of safety

legislation and/or policies immediately. Develop an annual performance

plan for Health & Safety issues and to make recommendations for

improvement.

. A Work in conjunction with Management team/s on cross-functional

projects as required by the business.

. Take responsibility for corporate, common risk assessments and for

hazard reduction measures in the operating locations, including fire

and first aid procedures.

. Provide advise on the Health and Safety content of tender

specifications and to assist in the development of contractor and

partner procedures.

. Promote active staff participation in safety issues and to engage them

in reviewing safety policies and performance.

. Investigate accidents and near misses and ensure that timely reports

are made to the enforcing bodies in accordance to RIDDOR

requirements.

. Identify Health and Safety training programmes and deliver development

events

. Lead on insurance and related investigations to minimising claims.

. Liaise with Group functional links and ensure alignment and compliance

with Group H&S Strategy.

June 2011 - Sept 2012

Health & Safety Leader

Gatwick Airport

Following a proactive and productive start at Gatwick Airport, my position

has since developed and I now control H&S for the Airport and surrounding

facilities. The role involves both strategic planning and day-to-day

controls for Health, Safety & EHS systems management; also with the

responsibility for ensuring all the commercial properties, retail outlets,

contractors and third parties meet both legal and Gatwick regulations. The

current CDM development of $1.7 Billion involving a refurbishment of both

terminals, two new multi-storey car parks, demolition and rebuilt of a pier

and a new hotel on site.

My position also has the reasonability to ensure that both COMAH sites that

feed the airport, the inter-terminal shuttle comply with current

legislation and a full audit and inspection programme is in place. I also

Coordinate, develop and maintain positive relationships with local

stakeholders, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), principle contractor,

local authorities, the Environment Agency, CAA and trade unions. To assist

in this role I have 2 direct report whose role is to provide the business

with Fire Strategy and EH&S Coordination and a focal point for the EHS

incident reporting tool and admin. I have since managed to lead Gatwick

Airport through the OHSAS 18001 process to achieve certification, which is

a major achievement for an international airport. My main responsibilities

& accountabilities include the following:

< Develop a strategy to deliver OHSAS 18001 across the airport, reduce

incident rates and build a strong EHS culture

< Ensure, guidance, standards, procedures and documents are available

for all business units EHS plan and assure working instructions are

consistent, documentation to support ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001

< Manage and assure department risk assessments are accurate, current

and appropriate

< Develop and maintain EHS data management system and assure data

integrity with support to the audit and self assessment protocols and

co-ordinate and complete Management System audits

< Develop strategy and content to deliver core EHS training across the

airport, ensure training meets legal compliance, and identify training

providers for delivery.

< Define and develop with provider new web based EHS applications and

tools to support department requests and requirements to improve EHS

performance and reporting

< Monitor, produce and analyse Airport level EHS metrics. Complete Board

reports monthly and Quarterly Trends.

< Drive department engagement and leadership in the MCR process, also

chair all EHS internal and external meetings

Feb 2011 - June 2011

EHS Management System Leader (Contract)

Gatwick Airport

Employed to develop and maintain an EHS Integrated Management System in

support of both ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 certifications. To establish a

training matrix that will deliver key competency in line with both ISO and

OHSAS management systems. To design and deliver a new EHS Incident, Audit

and Risk Assessment system to support certification and deliver trending

data to help identify also reduce incident rates across the airport. My

role has since lead me to carryout the function of EHS Leader whilst

recruitment takes place for this role, the interim role has meant managing

two further EHS professionals and all controlling projects and work plans

for the Airport.

My main responsibilities & accountabilities include the following:

< Ensure standards, procedures and documents are maintained and

incorporated into EHS plan and assure working instructions are

consistent

< Manage and assure department risk assessments are accurate, current

and appropriate

< Develop and maintain audit and self assessment protocols and co-

ordinate and complete EHS Management System audits

< Develop and maintain EHS data management system and assure data

integrity

< Define content for EHS data management system training and support

training department in delivery of training.

< Define and develop with provider new web based EHS applications and

tools to support department requests and requirements to improve EHS

performance and reporting

< Monitor, produce and analyse Airport level EHS metrics.

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Contract)

Weetabix Limited

The role was created to identify and implement risk control measures to

reduce incident rates through a change management programme that would lead

to improved employee's behaviour. I also provided advice and guidance at

all levels in strategic risk control and H&S performance improvement. I

created and delivered a new H&S Intranet site, which provided a centralised

document and procedure depository. I developed an H&S training matrix that

identify training requirements by role, cost and time frame, this lead to

identifying the correct competencies required for all employees. My role

also required me to deputise for Group H&S Manager during holiday periods.

Critical Areas of responsibility where:

Health & Safety Management System (OHSAS 180001)

< Develop arrangements that comply with Management of Health & Safety at

Work Regulations 1999, ensuring the system remains consistent with BS

OHSAS 18001.

Behavioural Change

< Review the content of the Health & Safety Plan vis- -vis behavioural

change and develop a strategic plan for behavioural change consistent

with the current status of cultural development within the Company.

Risk Assessment

< Identification and training of risk assessors following development of

training matrix.

< Oversee the management of risk assessment corrective actions whilst

providing coaching and assistance to Line Leaders, Managers and

others.

< Monitor progress on risk assessment to ensure alignment with Risk

Plans and Audits

< Develop a H&S auditing protocol, Health & Safety Audit Questionnaire

and assist with the training of auditors.

Sept 2010 - Nov 2010

Safety, Health & Environment Manager (Interim)

Greencore Foods

Employed as the Site SH&E Manager to Providing an EHS strategy and planning

following a gap analysis then provide the company with a 6, 12 & 18 month

EHS action plan to drive forward improvements during the recruitment of a

competent person. Also support and provide advice to the business during

compliance issues with the Health and Safety Executive; this was following

the company being issued a prohibition notice and two improvement notices

due to a number of failings across the site. Direct responsibility for all

aspects of EHS Management of the site, which operates under a PPC permit

also maintaining ISO18001 accreditation. The management of an on site

security team was also key to this role.

Responsibilities & accountabilities included the following:

< Meet the requirements of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ensure sites

maintain accreditation.

< Development of SH&E Site Improvement Plans. Monitor & audit the

progress of the Improvement Plans.

< Review/Develop SH&E strategy, policy & procedures to ensure compliance

with legislation.

< Report SH&E KPI's to the group on a monthly basis, with direct contact

for all HSE, EA & local authorities.

< Manage EH&S Training Function to ensure the needs of the business are

met & provide a training matrix for the site.

< Reducing lost time accidents, through promotion of pro-active safety,

near miss reporting & investigation.

< Management of SH&E Meetings to ensure action plans are in place to

rectify deficiencies.

< Site security with planning and management of site security team (6

full time and 4 agency)

Sept 2008 - July 2010

BBA Aviation Plc.

Regional Health Safety and Environmental Manager - BBA Corporate Division

As the Regional HS&E Manager for BBA Aviation Plc, BBA Aviation is a

multinational aviation company supporting all ground functions of an

airport and aviation manufacturing business. The function of my role was

advise, Audit and strategically support 5 business units across the United

Kingdom, Europe and Asia. Direct responsibility for all aspects of EH&S

Management covering 50 sites ranging from manufacturing sites conducting

repairs, maintenance and overhaul of engines, landing gear and aircraft

ground service support, customer service and refuelling both short and long

haul aircraft. A number of UK sites operate under a PPC permit & also hold

ISO 14001 & 18001 accreditation. I was part of the Group Senior Management

Team & report direct to the Global Director of HS&E. This role was a

complex blend between strategic planning whilst still maintaining an

element of 'hands-on' HS&E work. My main responsibilities &

accountabilities include the following:

< Work with business Units & Sites within UK, Europe and Asia on yearly

objectives & targets to meet corporate goals.

< Meet the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 9001 & OHSAS 18001 & ensure

sites maintain accreditation.

< Development of EH&S Site Improvement Plans. Monitor & audit the

progress of the Improvement Plans.

< Review/Develop EH&S strategy, policy & procedures to ensure compliance

with legislation.

< Report EH&S KPI's to the group on a monthly basis.

< Create an environment of continuous improvements within EHS.

< Direct contact for all HSE, EA & local authorities.

< Successfully manage any EH&S Budget to ensure that the resources are

directed to the needs of the business.

< Manage EH&S Training Function to ensure that the needs of the business

are met and a training matrix are in place.

< Reduction of lost time accidents across all sites, with the promotion

of pro-active safety and near misses reporting.

< Participate & assist in Accident investigations, Risk & COSHH

Assessments, Auditing of Departments and Training.

< Management of the Group and Head Office EH&S Meetings to ensure action

plans are in place to rectify deficiencies.

October 2006 - March 2008

CPL Aromas

Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental Manager (QSHE)

Reporting to the Group Operations Director my responsibilities cover two UK

sites. Firstly a production facility with over 2400 differing chemicals,

the other is a creative centre & group Head Quarters. My responsibilities

also lead me to support & advise 10 non-UK sites throughout the world

driving forward process and procedures working towards ISO 14001 &

OHSAS18001.

< Maintaining QSHE & Fire Systems/Procedures/Risk Assessments to comply

with relevant legislation.

< Defining housekeeping routines & standards then provide audit strategy

and action plan to maintain ISO Certification

< Managing QSHE & Facilities budgets ensuring expenditure is kept within

budgets and identifying savings.

< Provide a Monthly QSHE report to Board and feed back on current

issues.

< Carryout Accident & Incident investigation, training & reporting.

< Specific QSHE training, toolbox talks & change support for Line

Managers.

< Management of Contractors (including cleaners, electricians etc.) &

security.

< Control of site waste management plans & selection/management of waste

disposal contractors.

< Primary contact for CQI, BSI, HSE, EA & other Statutory Bodies.

March 2006 - October 2006

Madison Cycles

Operations Controller (Manager)

As sole manager for the Bulk Distribution Centre of Madison Cycles, I was

responsible for reporting daily on KPI's, facility Management, personnel, &

Health & Safety issues. This was an exciting challenge due to opening a new

warehouse & developing the facility from a bare canvas to holding stock of

around 5 million. I was required to establish all processes & procedures

to run the facility including building a new team & establishing hardware

requirements to manage all inbound/outbound, stock control & stock audit

procedure. The final processes include selection & labelling of orders via

a warehouse management system then distributing throughout the EU. My main

responsibilities & accountabilities include the following:

< Establish Warehouse operation team, conduct specialist training prior

to going live

< Establish required racking & storage systems

< Identify & source effective equipment to manage receipt & distribution

of goods

< Managing Operations & Facilities budgets ensuring expenditure is kept

within agreed budget

< Ensure security of distribution centre (theft & fire risk) also

primary contact HSE, EA & other Statutory Bodies.

< Monthly report to Board.

< Stock control, auditing & dispatch on time.

< Manage Training & Competencies of all staff in distribution Centre

< Management of Contractors (including cleaners, electricians etc.) &

security.

< Control of site waste management & waste disposal contractors.

< Defining operational & housekeeping routines & standards.

Previous Military Career (23 Years service as a Royal Marine Commando)

available upon request.

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