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Stuart Freeman

Chelmsford,Essex

Summary

A proactive, adaptable, and conscientious Health and Safety professional seeking a challenging role where I can support safe working practices, compliance, and continuous improvement. I consistently uphold the highest safety standards and thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively as part of a team to drive a positive safety culture and deliver measurable improvements across projects.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Construction health and safety advisor

Mast Safety
Hainault, Essex
08.2023 - Current
  • Carried out on-site quality inspections, identifying areas for improvement and advising necessary changes
  • reviewed and assessed RAMS and company policies to make sure they were in line with site-specific requirements, industry best practices, and current health and safety laws.
  • Supported companies in achieving and maintaining health and safety accreditations such as CHAS, Constructionline, SMAS, and SafeContractor by preparing documentation, ensuring compliance, and facilitating audits.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action.
  • Delivered Safety Awareness training sessions to promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure workforce understanding of site-specific hazards and safe working practices.

Deckhand

Woolwich Ferry
11.2018 - Current
  • Mooring and Unmooring of the Vessels
  • High level of customer service by providing timely information on cancellations, emergencies, and general travel-related information.
  • Provided effective evacuation support, demonstrated life-saving equipment and performed
  • Reduced the risk of onboard hazards by identifying unsafe situations and performing follow-up actions according to safety regulations
  • Compliance with the company's safety management system
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, identifying defects, painting, and basic repairs.


Maintenance/Project Team Leader and Site Person in Charge

Telent
09.2005 - 10.2018
  • Site Manager on Station Upgrades projects (SMSTS)
  • Managed logistics and planning to ensure efficient coordination and execution of project tasks.
  • Experienced in repair, maintenance and installation of all LU safety-critical one-person operation (OPO) and Track to Train CCTV systems, including Microwave transmission, PA, Information Boards, Help Points
  • IRSE Licensed (2.4.106vl) Basic Telecommunications Maintenance & Fault Finder, logbook kept up to date with work experience and training
  • Cover Duty Manager role when required
  • Recorded site findings and provided daily progress reports to Senior Engineers and Project Managers, detailing job status, timeframes, and any issues affecting project delivery.
  • Adhered to company Method Statements and Risk Assessments, proactively suggesting amendments as work progressed to reflect changing site conditions and ensure ongoing safety compliance
  • Recorded and updated documentation for installations and maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with project and regulatory standards.
  • Ensured all staff were certified, medically fit for duty, and consistently adhered to site rules and safety regulations.
  • Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by ensuring consistent project delivery, clear communication, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
  • Inspired positive behavioural change to strengthen workplace safety culture and improve compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Performed the role of protecting workers on track and site person in charge.

Site Person In Charge

Viacom Outdoor
11.2001 - 09.2005
  • Acted as Site Person in Charge for the installations team, overseeing the upgrade of advertising boards to plasma screens across the London Underground network, ensuring work was completed safely, on time, and in line with TfL standards.
  • Allocating Jobs for the Team
  • Safety on the track
  • Liaison with management and Project Managers

Plant operator

McAtee building contractors
Waltham Abbey, Essex
02.1996 - 05.2001
  • Operated a variety of automated plant equipment, including rollers and excavation machinery, to transport materials, dig trenches, and compact road foundations to specification.
  • Performed daily maintenance and safety inspections on plant and equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with site safety standards.
  • Supported site productivity by assisting skilled trades, contributing to timely project delivery, and training new operatives on safe and efficient machine use.

Education

GCSEs -

St Ignatius College - Enfield, ENF
08.1989 - 07.1995

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction - undefined

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - undefined

CSCS Card - undefined

VHF Radio License - undefined

First Aider - undefined

ML5 - undefined

Rescue Boat - undefined

Personal Survival Techniques - undefined

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - undefined

PWT Engineering Hours - undefined

Institution of Railways Signal Enginners License (IRSE) - undefined

PTS, Entry permits and Basic Track Awareness - undefined

IOSH Managing Safety - undefined

Hobbies and Interests

I like to Cycle and swimming, I enjoy taking part in Socail Events and I am into football and help oiut with the running of my old Football club.

Timeline

Construction health and safety advisor

Mast Safety
08.2023 - Current

Deckhand

Woolwich Ferry
11.2018 - Current

Maintenance/Project Team Leader and Site Person in Charge

Telent
09.2005 - 10.2018

Site Person In Charge

Viacom Outdoor
11.2001 - 09.2005

Plant operator

McAtee building contractors
02.1996 - 05.2001

GCSEs -

St Ignatius College - Enfield, ENF
08.1989 - 07.1995

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction - undefined

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - undefined

CSCS Card - undefined

VHF Radio License - undefined

First Aider - undefined

ML5 - undefined

Rescue Boat - undefined

Personal Survival Techniques - undefined

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - undefined

PWT Engineering Hours - undefined

Institution of Railways Signal Enginners License (IRSE) - undefined

PTS, Entry permits and Basic Track Awareness - undefined

IOSH Managing Safety - undefined

Stuart Freeman