Andrew Lippiatt
Cwmbran
Summary
QHSE Manager | 20+ Yrs Exp | Hazardous Waste & Env Management | NEBOSH | WAMITAB Level 4. Expert in leading site operations, compliance, and health & safety initiatives. Proven track record in ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 audits, accreditation management, and policy implementation. CIWM (WAMITAB Level 4) certified in hazardous and non-hazardous treatment and transfer. Member of IOSH.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
QHSE Manager
ETM Recycling
2025.10 - 2026.03
- Lead strategic QHSE activities across multiple recycling facilities, ensuring strict adherence to environmental permits and regulatory obligations.
- Manage ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditation processes, driving continuous improvement through rigorous auditing and data analysis.
- Direct incident investigations and near-miss reporting, implementing corrective actions to foster a proactive safety culture.
- Coordinate and deliver staff training programmes to embed environmental responsibility and safety standards.
- Act as primary liaison for the Environment Agency, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
- Key Achievement: Successfully maintained triple ISO certifications across all sites and strengthened regulatory relationships.
Hazardous Materials Engineer
DE&S (Ministry of Defence)
2023.07 - 2025.09
- Provided technical guidance to delivery teams and senior managers on HazMat legislation, MOD policy, and legal frameworks.
- Managed regulatory impacts and staffing requests for defence exemptions from REACH regulations.
- Delivered expert input on noise, vibration, and hazardous material compliance across multiple high-value contracts.
- Key Achievement: Streamlined regulatory guidance for hazardous materials, supporting critical MOD exemptions under REACH, CLP, and POPs frameworks.
Environmental Sampling Technician
Welsh Water
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Executed collection and analysis of environmental samples to ensure strict adherence to regulatory water quality standards.
Tier 3 Health and Safety Specialist
Adecco (for ONS)
2021.02 - 2022.08
- Supported large-scale H&S audits and compliance initiatives for a national government project.
HWRC Supervisor
Cardiff County Council
2018.05 - 2019.08
- Managed operations and staff at household waste recycling centres, focusing on safety compliance and operational efficiency.
Depot / Site Safety Manager
Recresco
2017.11 - 2018.04
- Led site safety operations, training, and compliance reporting for glass recycling operations.
Project / SHEQ Advisor
Tradebe Inutec
2013.02 - 2017.07
- Developed SHEQ policies and conducted audits within highly regulated environments, ensuring full legislative compliance.
Education
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
Skills
- HSE & ISO Standards: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001; Audit & Compliance Management
- Waste Management: Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Treatment, Transfer, and Permitting
- Regulatory Knowledge: REACH, CLP, POPs, RoHS, COSHH, and Environment Agency liaison
- Leadership: Team development, stakeholder engagement, and multi-site QHSE strategy
- Risk Management: Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and process improvement
Certification
- CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4: Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Treatment & Transfer (2025)
- NEBOSH: National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (2013)
- IOSH: Managing Safely (2004)
- Technical Training: REACH, CLP, POPs, RoHS, ISO 14001, COSHH, and Incident Investigation.
References
References available upon request.
Interests
Community: FAW Football Leader & Junior Coach; First Aid in Football., Personal: Cycling, yoga, and meditation.
Earlier Career History (Pre-2013)
- Summary of Technical & Environmental Experience: Progressive career across the waste and chemical sectors, holding roles such as Environmental Manager/Chemist (GD Environmental), Effluent Engineer (Acorn Chemical), and Site Manager/Process Chemist (United Utilities). This period established a deep technical foundation in industrial effluent treatment, site safety leadership, and chemical analysis. Gained extensive experience in managing site operations under strict regulatory frameworks and providing specialist H&S advice within the energy and utility sectors (Enersys & Veolia).
- (Note: 11/2011 – 11/2012 career gap due to illness; fully recovered).
Timeline
QHSE Manager
ETM Recycling
2025.10 - 2026.03
Hazardous Materials Engineer
DE&S (Ministry of Defence)
2023.07 - 2025.09
Environmental Sampling Technician
Welsh Water
2022.09 - 2023.06
Tier 3 Health and Safety Specialist
Adecco (for ONS)
2021.02 - 2022.08
HWRC Supervisor
Cardiff County Council
2018.05 - 2019.08
Depot / Site Safety Manager
Recresco
2017.11 - 2018.04
Project / SHEQ Advisor
Tradebe Inutec
2013.02 - 2017.07
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University