Rebecca Strickland
Newport,South Wales
Summary
A proactive, highly qualified Health & Safety professional and experienced Engineering Technician with extensive experience across Property, Maintenance, Engineering, and Retail environments. Skilled in developing and managing Safety Management Systems to ISO 45001 standards, driving risk reduction, maintaining legal compliance, and leading safety improvements across multi‑site operations. Brings a strong multi‑skilled engineering foundation, underpinned by deep Health & Safety expertise, to influence safety culture and deliver safe, compliant, high‑performing workplaces.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
12101
12101
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Property Health and Safety Manager
TESCO GROUP
National
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Led safety support for Property and Maintenance teams, improving operational and engineering standards across the business.
- Developed and owned Property & Maintenance Safety Policies and Procedures, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001.
- Maintained Property & Maintenance Safety Risk Registers and Legal Registers.
- Created annual Safety Improvement Plans based on risk review and verification.
- Interpreted and communicated technical, legal, and compliance requirements in a clear and engaging way for diverse stakeholders.
- Interacted with government groups to identify current legislation and industry trends.
- Provided expert support during technical EHO and enforcement challenges, working closely with enforcement teams.
- Ensured robust Safety Management System performance through proactive monitoring and continual improvement.
- Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, risk management, policy development, and technical report writing.
- Managed incident investigations, leading to timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences.
- Reviewed accident reports to identify areas of improvement.
Trade Maintenance Technician
TESCO MAINTENANCE
Central And West England
2014.01 - 2023.01
- Solely responsible for the regional upkeep and running of all in store equipment.
- Communicated with management to proactively mitigate issues and reduce reactive work.
- Worked collaboratively with internal service teams and external contractors.
- Completed and reviewed Risk Assessments and Method Statements for all tasks.
- Provided awareness of Health and Safety risks to colleagues and members of the public.
- Tested and ensured compliance of fire alarms, sprinkler systems and fire exits.
- Managed contractors attending site.
- Carried out Ladder, PUWER and COSHH Assessments checks.
- Provided training to onsite technicians and staff in Health and Safety.
- Inspected and internally audited other stores for Health and Safety issues and reports. Made recommendations for improvements and raised corrective action plans or non-conformances as required, including follow-up visits for major issues.
- Collaborated with team members, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Executed preventative maintenance for increased equipment lifespan.
- Put in replacement parts and components as well as entire systems.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Used drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction.
Aircraft Technician
ROYAL AIR FORCE
National
2002.01 - 2012.01
- Maintenance of various aircraft system components, scheduled, corrective and preventative.
- Mechanical function checks using a variety of component specific tools and gauges.
- Electrical function checks with both simple and complex test sets.
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding on complex aircraft systems.
- High pressure gas testing.
- Variety of gauging techniques.
- Modifications and complete rewiring carried out on various equipment.
- Comprehensive recording of work carried out, both paper and electronic.
- Supervision of junior personnel.
- On the job training of new arrivals to the workplace.
- Logistical skills used for delivery and receipt of assets.
Education
National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
NEBOSH
06.2025
National General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
09.2014
(ILM): Level 4 Level 5 - Leadership & Management
07.2014
HND - Engineering Systems
01.2013
HNC - Mechatronics
07.2010
Advanced Modern Apprenticeship - Aerospace Engineering
Level 2 Award - Personal and Social Education, specialised in Understanding Stress and Mental Health and Wellbeing
Agored Cymru
02.2022
Skills
- ISO 45001 Safety Management Systems
- Risk Assessment & Risk Management
- Safety Policy & Procedure Development
- Legal Compliance & Regulatory Engagement
- Safety & Legal Risk Registers
- Contractor Safety Management
- Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Audit, Assurance & Improvement Planning
- H&S Data Analysis & Reporting
- Emergency Procedures & Incident Response
Accomplishments
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience of maintaining and testing a wide range of mechanical/electrical equipment including 3-phase electric ovens, hot counters, prover retarder units, utensil washing equipment, medical test machines, mechanical release systems, missile launch systems, aircraft refrigeration units and fire alarm systems.
- Broad experience of testing/fault finding mechanical and electronic equipment using specialised test sets and standard tooling from basic wiring to complex systems.
- Experienced in the use of multiple business software packages including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Operating Systems and bespoke engineering software.
Certification
TechIOSH
Affiliations
- Avid rugby fan, deputy team manager and first aider for both son and daughters rugby teams.
Timeline
Property Health and Safety Manager
TESCO GROUP
2023.01 - 2026.03
Trade Maintenance Technician
TESCO MAINTENANCE
2014.01 - 2023.01
Aircraft Technician
ROYAL AIR FORCE
2002.01 - 2012.01
Advanced Modern Apprenticeship - Aerospace Engineering
National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
NEBOSH
National General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
(ILM): Level 4 Level 5 - Leadership & Management
HND - Engineering Systems
HNC - Mechatronics
Level 2 Award - Personal and Social Education, specialised in Understanding Stress and Mental Health and Wellbeing
Agored Cymru