Richard Fletcher
Darlington,Durham
Summary
Motivational leader with record of success in Health, Safety and Fire environments. Seeks out change opportunities, capitalising on technologies, improved methods and gaps to surpass targets. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style. With great communication and support skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Director
North East Compliance Solutions Ltd
Darlington, Durham
2023.06 - Current
- All aspects of Health, Safety, and Fire compliance
- Risk Assessments
- Fire risk assessments
- method statements
- Health and Safety policies
- Commissioning and servicing of portable fire extinguishers
- Fire marshal training
- Fire extinguisher training
- First aid training
- General running of business
- Defined scope for wide range of projects.
- Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
- Supported marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that built brand awareness and reputation.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
- Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
Shift Fire Officer
Glaxosmithkline
Barnard Castle, Durham
2011.08 - Current
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel to report fire status and request additional aid.
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with regulations.
- Performed frequent station inspections and drafted reports for upper management.
- Checked equipment placement and tested operation of fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
- Supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Training off all personnel on site regarding emergencies and fire extinguisher training
- Fire risk assessments
- General risk assessments
- Safety Gemba's
- Method statements
- manual handling risk assessment
- Advice regarding project work in relation to health, Safety and Fire
- Training and maintaining staff competencies
- In charge and efficient running of a 100 acre Pharmaceutical site
- Attend emergency situation including Fires, Fist aid and spillages
- Attending of all Health and Safety meeting
- Attend meetings with directors to identify performance
- Staff management
Crew Manager
County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
Darlington , Durham
2012.03 - 2018.03
- Safely and efficiently driving of fire vehicles within tight deadlines, often reaching accidents before estimated time of arrival.
- Quality checked fire engine equipment, ensuring excellent working order and replacing inadequate supplies.
- Communicated with dispatch and command personnel through specialized communications equipment
- Efficiently and effectively administered first aid to victims using the latest and best medical practices.
- Deployment of crew into hazardous situations
- Maintained excellent team relationships by helping others during emergency operations
- Quick decision making in stressful situations
- Attended training to keep refreshed and updated on the latest emergency fire procedures and first aid.
- Attended emergency callouts within 5-minute timeframe, keeping within company deadlines.
- Communication with other agencies such as police and ambulance
- Wearing of breathing apparatus in stressful situations and time critical.
- Attended all incidents such as Fires, first aid, spillages, road traffic collisions
- Staff reports and development plans
Joiner
J N Bentley
Durham, Durham
2008.07 - 2012.09
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Sourced timber, negotiated prices and estimated project costs.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
Apprentice Joiner
Blackburn and Marshall
Darlington , Durham
2005.07 - 2008.07
- Loaded and unloaded materials, applying safe loading techniques to prevent damage to building materials.
- Assisted carpenters with machine and tool maintenance operations to minimise malfunctions.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Kept working environment clean and safe by practicing safe systems of work and strictly adhering to OSHA regulations across all tasks.
- attended college to improve skills and level 3 qualification in Joinery
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
Education
NEBOSH Diploma - Health and Safety
Phoenix Health & Safety
Cannock, Staffordshire 2023.01 -
NEBOSH Fire Certificate - Fire Safety
Phoenix Health & Safety
Cannock, Staffordshire 2022.09 -
NEBOSH General certificate in Health and Safety - Health and Safety
EEF Ltd
Coventry 2020.01 - 2020.01
IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
Durham 2014.05 - 2014.05
Servicing of Portable Fire Extinguishers to BS5306 - Fire safety
BAFE
Durham 2015.12 - 2015.12
Train the Trainer - training
GlaxoSmithKline
Barnard Castle, Durham 2021.07 - 2021.07
Skills
- Rules and regulations
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Teamwork skills
- Risk mitigation
- Compliance monitoring
- Workplace safety
- Strategic planning
- Work under increasing pressure
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Director
North East Compliance Solutions Ltd
2023.06 - Current
NEBOSH Diploma - Health and Safety
Phoenix Health & Safety
2023.01 -
NEBOSH Fire Certificate - Fire Safety
Phoenix Health & Safety
2022.09 -
Train the Trainer - training
GlaxoSmithKline
2021.07 - 2021.07
NEBOSH General certificate in Health and Safety - Health and Safety
EEF Ltd
2020.01 - 2020.01
Servicing of Portable Fire Extinguishers to BS5306 - Fire safety
BAFE
2015.12 - 2015.12
IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
2014.05 - 2014.05
Crew Manager
County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
2012.03 - 2018.03
Shift Fire Officer
Glaxosmithkline
2011.08 - Current
Joiner
J N Bentley
2008.07 - 2012.09
Apprentice Joiner
Blackburn and Marshall
2005.07 - 2008.07