Posted By Paul Foulkes
Paul Foulkes TechSP
Objective
A challenging Health & Safety position, with an organisation that aims to exceed legal requirements and engender a Safety Culture within the workplace.
Achievements
· A versatile, conscientious and dependable individual who excels in challenging environments.
· Wide experience in production, management, administration, accounting, sales, customer service, design and manufacture.
· Adept at addressing work processes and new systems, and planning, developing and co-ordinating projects from inception to completion.
· Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills.
Qualifications & Training
Diploma 1 in Health & Safety NEBOSH 2003
Tech SP IOSH 2003
Manual Handling Training Osteopaths for Industry 2003
COSHH Training Ecolab Plc 2002
COBOL Programming City & Guilds 2001
Workplace Counselling Northern Foods 2000
Workplace Learning Mentor Northern Foods - B.F.A.W.U. 2003
Musical Instrument Technology City & Guilds 1975
Employment History - Northern Foods.
Training Officer. (Hygiene). 2002 - Present.
· Organise and co-ordinate initial and ongoing training of staff.
· Train staff in Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Manual Handling etc.
· Create and write up Safe Systems of Work.
· Perform Risk Assessments. Manual Handling and COSHH Assessments.
· Perform Inductions for New Starters, Visitors and Contractors.
· Undertake accident analysis and investigation.
· Member of Health & Safety Subcommittee.
· Member of Northern Foods H&S working party.
· Perform procedural training.
· Liase with Health & Safety Manager and Training Manager.
· Maintain computerised records and systems.
Section Manager (Logistics). 2000 – 2002.
· Manage the despatch department of national food producer.
· Perform Health & Safety audits.
· Undertake Risk Assessments.
· Undertake accident investigation and reporting.
· Liase with internal clients and senior management.
· Undertake Staff Training.
· Attend to all daily and weekly records.
· Take part in planning and project development.
· Maintain records using Microsoft systems.
Employment History - Northern Foods.
Section Leader (Production). 1999 – 2000.
· Manage 19 production staff.
· Undertake safety and environment audits.
· Perform pre-start checks.
· Monitor and control operation of all machinery.
· Maintain daily records and submit reports.
· Monitor and ensure efficient use of resources.
Employment History – other.
Contract Manager. Jani-King GB Ltd. 1997 – 1999.
· Management of cleaning services for commercial clients.
· Recruit, and Train staff in cleaning procedures.
· Provide COSHH and Manual Handling training.
· Liase with clients and accurately communicate requirements to staff.
· Plan strategies, staffing and labour budgets.
Post Office Manager. Post Office Counters Ltd. 1988 – 1997.
Sorting Office Manager.
· Provide Post Office service to the local community.
· Process and record cash and cheque transactions.
· Provide induction and procedural training for delivery and counter staff.
· Oversee 7 mail-work staff.
· Oversee 5 counter staff.
· Perform daily and weekly balancing.
Piano Builder/Retailer. Self-Employed. 1977 – 1988.
· Build bespoke instruments to customer specification.
· Tune, overhaul and restore historical instruments.
· Main consultant/supplier to Warwickshire County Council.
Personal
· Married - non-smoker - competent pianist.
· Enjoy: badminton - reading – walking –DIY.
· Qualified Computer Programmer.
· Trained Counsellor and Learning Mentor.
References
· Available upon request
16 Palmer Crescent, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1XW. Tel. 01246 412709
e-mail.
paul@foulkestudios.com paul_foulkes@hotmail.com