Nicholas Harding

• Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs inline with hopsital policies and correct manual handling techniques.
• Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected used equipment from wheelchairs to BEDS ETC
• Collected and disposed of healthcare and hazardous waste in line with strict policies.
• Sorted and despatched mail, parcels, newspapers and magazines swiftly and accurately within hospital areas.
• Provided safe, timely transportation of varied goods, materials, mail, food and waste within hospital grounds.
• Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.

Maintain 24/7 security presence for campus and halls of residence at University of Bath as uniformed security officer. General patrol work on foot and by vehicle. Customer service role and reception duties on central security desk. Monitor central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to all emergencies. Act as first response for incidents and lease with outside agencies as necessary i.e., police, ambulance. Maintain accurate reports, data protection and confidentiality knowledge. Plan and carry out work in accordance with operational procedures. Communicate with people at all levels and in all situations.

Provide a 24/7 uniformed security presence for the Bristol Royal infirmary, Bristol Children's Hospital, St Michaels maternity Hospital. Provided a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors to the hospital. Patrol all buildings and grounds. Respond to all incidents of violence and aggression. Assist clinical staff in all departments when required including Accident and emergency. Monitor cctv and alarm systems, extensive report writing including incident reports and police statements. Attended court to give evidence after making arrests. Control and restraint training including use of handcuffs. First responder for all incidents within the hospital estate.

Escort and collection of cash/valuables and receive lost property in accordance with trust policy and procedure.

Attended refresher training for control and restraint and relevant legislation including law and security procedure.

Supervise a team of security officers at MOD Ensleigh. Act as first line manager and site control out of hours. Maintain all records and documentation as required. Deal with minor disciplinary incidents. Organised staff rotas for appropriate security levels and smooth-running shift management. Act as fire warden during alarm activations and other incidents. First response for first aid. Maintain a 24/7 security presence to protect the site and building.

• Ensured the proper implementation of regulations, terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures.
• Trained new security officers .
• Worked on seconded duties at other sites including MoD main building at Whitehall London and was part of the security team at a multi national defence conference at the Paddington conference centre in 2006.
• Reception duties including issuing of passes etc.
• Various other duties as required.
• Attended training courses as required to maintain operational effectiveness.

• Carried out repairs and upgrades to lightning protection systems.
• Maintain and repair buildings using ladders and rope access equipment.
• Extensive driving to and from sites located throughout England and Wales.
• Manage work and equipment.
• General building and labouring duties when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures when on site in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Trained in rope access techniques including rope rescue.
• Use machinery and hand tools.
• Carried out regular quality checks on tools, keeping equipment in good working order.
• Carry out repairs using workshop process and skills to metalwork prior to reinstalling.
• Stayed in-line with health and safety requirements by wearing personal protective equipment, such as harness and hi vis throughout tasks.

• Performed required maintenance on Wheeled loader/ backhoe and Fleet of Bedford tippers. equipment to enable readiness for project use.
• Cleaning lorries and Diggers.
• Basic welding and fabrication .
• servicing tractors.
• Some plant operating when needed.
• Labouring for reinstating crews on gas contracts.
• Assist with road saw .
• General Yard duties.

• Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
• Disposed of litter and organic waste following proper procedure.
• Used appropriate protective clothing to adhere to health, safety and hygiene legislation.
• Maintained good levels of physical fitness to deliver necessary walking and lifting duties.
• Collected garden waste from customers property and deposit at recycling centre.
• Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Carried out heavy lifting using manual handling practices.
• Cleaned up work areas to minimise disruption to nearby users.
• Checked grounds for safety issues and debris requiring removal.