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Andrew Shreeve

Sutton in Ashfield,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Accomplished Health and Safety Professional with extensive expertise in risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation. Proven track record in fire safety compliance, DSE, COSHH proficiency, and environmental legislation knowledge. Adept at workplace ergonomics understanding, RIDDOR regulations insight, and construction safety expertise. Demonstrated skills in health and safety auditing, safety equipment procurement, and HSE software proficiency. Strong knowledge of chemical handling awareness, asbestos awareness, workplace hygiene standards, and protective equipment usage. Proficient in pregnancy risk assessment, respiratory protective equipment knowledge, and Disability Discrimination Act compliance. Holds IOSH and NEBOSH certification with a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety across various industries.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse operative

Sports World
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
11.2001 - 07.2003
  • Unloading containers, driving reach trucks and locating stock.
  • Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
  • Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
  • Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.

Assistant store manager

HSS Hire
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
07.1998 - 08.1999
  • Running the store when Manager was off site, dealing with customers at trade counter, processing customer orders and arranging delivery of equipment ordered over the phone.

Health & Safety Manager

ISS Restoration/Polygon MCC
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
11.2019 - 10.2024
  • In my role as Health & Safety Manager, I have been the first point of contact for health and safety guidance for ISS Restoration and now Polygon MCC
  • I am responsible for providing accurate and concise advice, conducting on site audits, reviewing method statements and conducting accident investigations
  • I also work closely with the technical and training departments to help integrate health and safety into their processes
  • Other duties include delivering health and safety training to staff where required
  • I also provide health and safety information for pre-qualification questionnaires when tendering for contracts as well creating project specific RAMS
  • Just recently my responsibilities have now extended to other parts of the Polygon business such as PDRS, Leak Detection and Temporary Climate Solutions.
  • Conducted risk assessments for improved safety measures.
  • Ensured all equipment met necessary safety requirements, reducing potential hazards.
  • Reviewed accident reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation for accurate advice provision.
  • Initiated changes following accident investigations, preventing similar incidents in future.
  • Updated safety data sheets for hazardous materials used in workplace.
  • Facilitated safety committee meetings, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Advised management on health and safety matters, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide guidance on dealing with asbestos in properties
  • Conducting fire risk assessments on company depots and work sites

Aircraft Transparency Technician

GKN Aerospace
Luton, Bedfordshire
09.2001 - 11.2001
  • Making windows for BA HS125 passenger jet by molding and cutting to shape polymer plastics.

Warehouse operative

SD Distribution
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
08.1999 - 09.2001
  • Unloading containers, driving a reach truck and locating stock.

Fork Lift Truck Instructor

SD Distribution
Shirebrook, Derbyshire
06.2009 - 10.2019
  • As a Fork Lift Truck Instructor, I am responsible for the in-house training of fork lift truck operators
  • I am the lead instructor and have three other instructors in my team
  • I have trained novice candidates to drive VNA man up turret trucks, VNA man up high-level order pickers, LPG counterbalance trucks and rider operated pallet trucks
  • I have personally developed training records for all drivers and been responsible for driving forward a yearly refresher course for all existing drivers
  • The company has many different nationalities working on site and I have successfully trained candidates originating from other countries
  • As lead instructor it is also my responsibility to investigate any incidents involving fork lift trucks as well as working closely with the resident lift truck engineers to develop our trucks to meet the company’s needs and advise management on issues regarding fork lift truck operations.

Health & Safety Officer

SD Distribution
Shirebrook, Derbyshire
06.2009 - 10.2019
  • In my role as a Health and Safety Officer I am the first point of call for safety issues for 3000 staff working over three shifts
  • My area of responsibilities are the main warehouse and distribution center as well as our main offices
  • I am responsible for conducting risk assessments and developing safe systems of work for operations within the office, warehouse and yard area
  • Yearly I am auditing all risk assessments and relevant systems of work as well as reviewing them in the event of an incident, change of working practices or introduction of new equipment
  • It is also my responsibility to challenge staff who I believe are failing in their duty of care and not following the safe systems of work
  • I work closely with the management team to help them adhere to safety legislation and advise on any safety issues they may have as well as delivering or organizing any relevant safety training they require for their staff
  • In the event of an accident it is part of my duties to conduct investigations working with the management, record my findings and write a report recommending any improvements required
  • As well as working with the distribution center, I also conduct risk assessments for our marketing team
  • These risk assessments relate to fashion photo shoots that can also involve child models as well as adults
  • Some of these photo shoots can involve the use of sporting equipment, drones and due to the sale of equestrian products also horses
  • All forms of risk assessments carried out by myself require a lot research to ensure that all the information provided is correct and relevant
  • My role also requires me to meet and work with the local authority
  • We meet quarterly just to discuss how we are developing as a business as well as any other safety issues including any RIDDOR’s
  • We employ a large amount of agency staff and as a result, hold safety meetings on a monthly basis to discuss any safety issues and training requirements
  • I also work closely with our facilities management and review contractors RAMS and monitor contractor working behaviour to ensure safe working practices are adhered to
  • My responsibilities also cover the three stores we have on site.

Supervisor

SD Distribution
Shirebrook, Derbyshire
08.2003 - 05.2009
  • Aug 03 – May 05 I was in charge of one of five units
  • It was my responsibility to organize and delegate the work for each day
  • Motivate the staff as well as pin point problem areas and come up with solutions to correct the problems
  • I also had to work closely with the health and safety officer to make sure there was a safe working environment for the 30 staff working on my shift
  • Monitor stock levels making sure enough stock was on the shelves for the picking shift as well as making sure containers were tipped on time and all stock located at the end of the day
  • Monitor staffing levels and developing staff Rota to cover 7 days
  • May 05 – May 09 my roll changed
  • The company relocated to Shirebrook
  • I became responsible for dealing with staff disciplinary and problems, acquiring personal protective equipment and working closely with our safety officer to deal with any safety issues within the warehouse and grounds.

Buyer

Cromwell Tools
Luton, Bedfordshire
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Sourcing and purchasing engineering tools for the sales team.

Goods in / Reach Truck Driver

Tom Grambys Cold Storage
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Receiving and checking goods belonging to third parties
  • Checking and recording temperatures of meat

Education

Lea Manor High School

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Hazard identification
  • Incident investigation
  • Fire safety compliance
  • COSHH proficiency
  • RIDDOR regulations insight
  • Construction safety expertise
  • Health and safety auditing
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Respiratory protective equipment knowledge
  • IOSH and NEBOSH certification
  • Fire risk assessments
  • CDM compliance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • IOSH membership
  • Confident communicator

Accomplishments

  • Successfully guided the business through the Covid lockdown
  • Continued development of the electronic site specific risk assessments and construction phase plans
  • Successfully redeveloped forklift training records and process
  • Built a good rapport and understanding with warehouse management team
  • Developed a good relationship with residential contractors and our own Facilities team
  • Written all RAMS for the facilities maintenance team using information gathered from the team themselves
  • Written risk assessments and method statements for warehouse and transport operations
  • Developed a good relation with the local authority and Sports Direct
  • Developed and implemented a new staff induction
  • Gained my NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Gained an RTITB forklift truck instructors certification and can deliver training for man up very narrow aisle trucks, counterbalance forklift trucks, and low level order picker trucks
  • Award for going the extra mile

Hobbies and Interest

  • Spending quality time with my Wife and 3 children
  • Miniature wargaming

Personal Information

  • Age: 50
  • Number of Children: 3
  • Date of birth: 09/18/1973
  • Marital status: Married

Certification

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos Non Licensed Work

IPAF 3a 3b

PASMA Tower

IOSH Managing Safely

LVL6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety


Timeline

Health & Safety Manager

ISS Restoration/Polygon MCC
11.2019 - 10.2024

Fork Lift Truck Instructor

SD Distribution
06.2009 - 10.2019

Health & Safety Officer

SD Distribution
06.2009 - 10.2019

Supervisor

SD Distribution
08.2003 - 05.2009

Warehouse operative

Sports World
11.2001 - 07.2003

Aircraft Transparency Technician

GKN Aerospace
09.2001 - 11.2001

Warehouse operative

SD Distribution
08.1999 - 09.2001

Assistant store manager

HSS Hire
07.1998 - 08.1999

Buyer

Cromwell Tools
01.1995 - 01.1998

Goods in / Reach Truck Driver

Tom Grambys Cold Storage
01.1990 - 01.1995

Lea Manor High School

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