Alex Varney Email & Phone Number

Australia

Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Forward Arming and Refuelling Commander

Larkhill, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

• Directing hard and soft FM services across the MOD’s Larkhill Garrison estate, one of the main garrisons on Salisbury Plain, housing the Royal School of Artillery; focal point for all facilities programmes, logistics.
• Provided advice to the executive team, up to Board level
• Achieved high audit passes for QHSE compliance and reduced accidents to zero
• Significantly improved security provision and security audit performance
• Saved c. £5000 by sourcing alternative vendors of equipment and services
• Led a team of 120 reports, in charge of estate security, warehousing and stores, accommodation, health and safety, transport, communications, and administration

Salisbury, United Kingdom

• Led the establishment of a new logistics facility, following an organisational restructure; managed 3 large accommodation blocks, offices, gymnasium and warehousing and oversaw vehicle, communications equipment and.
• Led a team of 5 direct reports, set KPIs and SLAs, monitored progress
• Oversaw the management and maintenance of lifting equipment, in compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and QHSE regulations
• Inspected facilities and engaged 3rd party contractors to complete PPM
• Implemented a new HSE regime and passed all external audits
• Saved over £15K in procurement costs during the unit’s move to Salisbury

Thorney Island / Larkhill Salisbury

• Managed training and resourcing to support national and international Unmanned Air Systems operations, in compliance with strict UAS policies and safety regulations.
• Led a team of 45 specialist personnel effectively supporting critical operations
• Boosted team capability and competency levels by planning and organising multiple training events
• Conducted multiple UAS test flights and implemented new mapping for ground control stations, now used for all operations

Thorney Island Emsworth

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