Les Jones CFIOSH

Profile

I am an experienced H&S professional with over 23 years of experience in SHEQ at senior management level. I have extensive experience in construction with full industry knowledge including civil engineering, utilities, facilities management, building and engineering construction.

More recently I have gained knowledge in Distribution & Transport.

I have considerable experience in managing, training and coaching employees at all levels including the Board, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Trades, Contractors, Trade Unions and labour force.

I have an ability to diversify.
I have a good understanding of trends and cost management.
Can demonstrate a consistent record of decreasing accident/incident rates.
Strengths include; effective communicator, self motivated, good team leader/player, team building, budgeting and internal and external reporting.

Qualifications

Chartered Fellow IOSH (CFIOSH - The highest accolade awarded by IOSH)
Chartered Member IOSH (CMIOSH)
Registered Safety Practitioner IOSH (RSP)
Occupational H&S Management NVQ Level 4 (City & Guilds - Diploma Equivalent)
NEBOSH General Certificate
Risk Management
CSCS - Professional Qualified Person
Root Cause Analysis
Environmental Management (IOSH)
Mines Rescue
Administration of Medical Gases/Drugs
Business Communications
First Aid at Work with current qualification
CAT & Genny
PMP - Performance Management.
Safety net inspection - FASNET
RPE - Face fit assessor

Professional Membership

Chartered Fellow of The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health - No. 013926

Professional Experience

Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 Pochin Construction Ltd

Oct 13 - Aug 2016 - Safer Sphere CHS Ltd - Senior H&S Consultant.

Providing H&S solutions to Construction SME's via subscription and Consultancy.

1st Oct 2012 - 27th Sep 2013 (Fixed Term Contract) - Argos Distribution & Transport Ltd.

Change Manager - Health and Safety.

Successes;

All accidents down by 11%
RIDDOR's down by 23%
Audit results up by 34%

Site General Manager's awareness and involvement raised by providing one-to-one up skilling and a more formal two-day health & safety course.
Better collaboration between Stakeholders including Group H&S, General Managers and Trade Union.

Successful Process introduced;

Bay Controls
Fire Risk Assessment and Evacuation
Noise Control
AAP's (Argos Awareness Promotion Slip)

Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 - Freelance H&S Adviser to the following construction related organisations;

Hensall Mechanical Services, TL Construction Limited, Terrafirma Construction.

March 2008 - Aug 2011, ISG Construction

Director of HSQ&E

Responsibilities

Directed and coached HSQ&E functions in an organisation generating annual turnover in excess of £260 million operating over seventy live construction sites.
As a management team member participated in strategic planning, including KPI forecasting, business planning and HSQ&E strategies.
Liaised with Enforcing Bodies, Government Officials, Workers Unions, Construction Groups, Clients, Designers and other Stakeholders.
Managed, developed and coached a team of eight H&S advisors, two compliance managers and two administration staff.
Conducted internal audits across all ISO standards.

Achievements

Reduced primary AIR from 16.48 to 00.56, steered company to approximately 1.4 million accident/incident free hours through implementation of integrated management systems.
Delivered and coached a companywide behavioural change programme (ABC).
Designed and established electronic PQQ system using DocHosting to improve approved supplier tracking and performance.
Established management systems compliant with ISO 9001, 18001 and 14001.
Designed and Introduced CID (Compliance Information Database) electronic HSQ&E management system to improve employee efficiency in data collection and trend analysis, near miss and accident recording.
Attained seven Gold and two Silver RoSPA awards together with seven British Safety Council awards.

July 05 - March 2008, Morgan Ashurst

Regional SHE Adviser

Responsibilities

Carry out safety inspections and audits and advise management, as appropriate, to make improvements.
Monitor trends and make policy improvements to manage trends.
Investigate accidents, incidents etc. making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
Liaise with Enforcing Bodies and Government Officials as is necessary.
Managed and coached two safety advisers.

Achievements

Reduced primary AIR from 17.64 to 01.42,
Directed a behavioural change programme reducing incident
Established management systems compliant with ISO 9001, 18001 and 14001.
Conducted regional and cross Regional management system audits.
Attained Three Gold RoSPA awards

December 97 - June 05, AMEC Group Ltd

Senior HSE Adviser

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with legal requirements and Company procedures and policies.
Carry out safety inspections and audits and advise management, as appropriate, to make improvements.
Investigate accidents, incidents etc. making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
Liaise with Enforcing Bodies, Government Officials, Workers Unions and other stakeholders.

Aug 95 - Aug 97, Northern Conveyors Ltd

Safety Adviser

Achievements

Managed primary AIR to maintain zero
Implemented integrated management systems.
Attained Two Gold RoSPA awards.

1993 - 1995 - Self employed H&S adviser

During this period of time I carried out accident investigations, risk assessments and gave general health and safety advice to clients within various industry sectors.

Pre 1993 worked for the following organisations:

British Coal, Sutton Manor Colliery, Sutton, St Helens - Colliery Safety Officer

J.A. Cundell - Pipe and Theatre Organ Builder

Hobbies

Running, DIY and music.

Software/System Skills

Fully conversant with Microsoft office suite
DocHosting
BIW
iAuditor
Q-Web Builder (I did this web site)

Other Skills

Full, clean Driving License
Have held enhanced clearance for access into prisons (via employer)
Have held airside clearance for Manchester Airport (via employer)

References

References will be provided on request.