Rupert Biddiscombe
Didcot,Oxfordshire
Summary
Safety-conscious professional with thorough understanding of UK laws and regulations across a variety of highly regulated industries. History of influencing senior-level decision-making to minimise risks. Informative communicator confident at imparting technical concepts to suit various levels of understanding.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Recycling and Waste Service Manager
Oxford Direct Services
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2023.01 - Current
- Delivers municipal waste collection to Oxford City's circa 65,000 properties and in excess of 1 million collections per year achieving performance levels in excess of 99.8%
- Driven performance in the commercial waste operation achieving margin return in excess of 30% and service levels in excess of 99.5%
- Lead, updated and reviewed all aspects of risk management and compliance to meet legislative requirements in the highly regulated industry
- Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
- Managed the implementation of software packages which increased efficiency and profit
- Analysed and interpreted draft UK waste legislation and advised Oxford City Council portfolio holders and stakeholders of legal, financial and operational impacts to enable effective Council policy planning
- Produced tailored reports to ORWP used in submissions to DFE
- Maintained full legal compliance for Transport, Environmental and Health and Safety compliance in line with the respective legislation
- Resolved complex issues with strong analysis and investigations.
- Liaised and negotiated with the Unison Branch Secretary
- Analysed industry-specific risks to optimise mitigative planning.
- Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
Depot Operations Manager
Grundon Waste Management
Ewelme/Beenham, Oxfordshire/Berkshire
2012.10 - 2022.12
- Produced annual budgets circa £12 million p.a.
- Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
- Devised, reviewed and implemented policy adaptations for minimised health and safety risks.
- Worked constructively with sales team generating new business opportunities and supporting company growth and profitability.
- Maintained legal compliance for Transport, Environmental and Health and Safety Regulations obtaining and retaining ISO9001, 18001, 14001, 50001, PAS99 and FORS accreditations
- Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
- Maintained working knowledge of current laws and legislation on health, safety and environment.
- Lead internal audits at other facilities producing actions plans to ensure continuous improvement and compliance
- Procured and negotiated contracts with service providers
- Provided management cover and support at multiple sites across the south of the UK
- Carried out accident and incident investigations and people management at sites throughout the company estate
- Liaised with external bodies including HSE, Environment Agency, Environmental Health, external auditors and Thames Valley Police
- Detailed project planning to win and retain “Special Event” customers, including Henley Royal Regatta.
Regional Operations Manager
3663 Foodservice
2002.06 - 2012.10
- FTE 0.50, and Transport Manager FTE 0.50
Transport/Projects Manager
Asda Distribution
Didcot, Oxfordshire
1995.10 - 2002.05
- 25, Project Manager FTE 0.25, and Line Manager FTE 0.50
Education
NEBOSH General Certificate - Health and Safety
NEBOSH
2017.10 - 2018.02
OCR Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence - National Road Haulage
OCR
2005.04 - 2005.07
Environmental Legislation and Waste Awareness -
Waste Wise
2018.04 - 2018.04
CDM Regulations 2015 - Health and Safety
PLD
2015.09 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 3 - Effective Auditing and Inspection
Highfield
2012.01 - 2012.02
NVQ Level 2 - HACCP for Manufacturing
Highfield
2012.05 - 2012.06
A-Levels - Art and Graphic Design
Didcot Sixth Form College
Didcot 1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs - 8 -
St Birinus School
Didcot 1988.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- NEBOSH
- Risk Management, assessment and analysis
- Strong communication
- Problem solving
- Waste Management
- Logistics and FMCG
- Profit and loss analysis
Languages
English
Native
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Recycling and Waste Service Manager
Oxford Direct Services
2023.01 - Current
Environmental Legislation and Waste Awareness -
Waste Wise
2018.04 - 2018.04
NEBOSH General Certificate - Health and Safety
NEBOSH
2017.10 - 2018.02
CDM Regulations 2015 - Health and Safety
PLD
2015.09 - 2015.09
Depot Operations Manager
Grundon Waste Management
2012.10 - 2022.12
NVQ Level 2 - HACCP for Manufacturing
Highfield
2012.05 - 2012.06
NVQ Level 3 - Effective Auditing and Inspection
Highfield
2012.01 - 2012.02
OCR Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence - National Road Haulage
OCR
2005.04 - 2005.07
Regional Operations Manager
3663 Foodservice
2002.06 - 2012.10
Transport/Projects Manager
Asda Distribution
1995.10 - 2002.05
A-Levels - Art and Graphic Design
Didcot Sixth Form College
1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs - 8 -
St Birinus School
1988.09 - 1990.06