Darren Castaldi Msc, Ba. Hons, Dipnebosh Email & Phone Number

Swansea, Wales, GB

Llandarcy, Wales, United Kingdom

• Appointed as subject matter expert and Board-level advisor for all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) matters in the rapidly expanding business reporting a +42% increase in turnover
• Senior manager accountable for ongoing strategic development and operational improvement of company SHEQ policies, activities and reporting to align business evolution with regulatory compliance requirements
• Leadership of the introduction of a data-driven approach to identify areas of SHEQ improvement
• Creation of a carbon management 10-year plan to achieve carbon neutrality, and prioritisation of the sustainability agenda at executive level
• Development of departmental budgets using data analysis to implement evidence-based cost control strategies
• Significantly reduced PPE, fleet costs and credit card spend whilst maintaining quality and safety

United Kingdom

• Led strategic improvements in SHEQ performance in alignment with the executive team business plans
• Headed the in-depth review of existing processes across multiple business disciplines including HR, procurement, sales, fleet and facilities and developed a strategizing improvement plan
• Significantly improved the auditing system by implementing cloud-based MyActiv ISO management software
• Reduced audit time, improved H&S compliance and increased completed audits by 80%
• Managed and coordinated use of the company’s iQES management system to ensure compliance to ISO standards
• Reviewed and supported all forms of risk assessment i.e., DSEAR, general RAMS, COSHH, COVID etc

Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom

• Accountable for the health and safety function in a fast-paced cross-functional manufacturing environment
• Primary advisor to all plant personnel on health & safety issues and processes (2000 employees)
• Assessed, identified and controlled risks associated with construction, power sources, ergonomics, work at height, confined spaces, machinery and pedestrians using gap analysis tools (process submitted for European.
• Reduced organisational accidents by 20% by identifying trends and implementing risk reduction strategies
• Ensured effective accident / incident investigation and implementation of countermeasures to prevent recurrence, producing comprehensive reports for submission to relevant stakeholders
• Initiated collaborative working arrangements with Tata Steel, Liscombes, Uvex and Cardiff Metropolitan University

• Identified areas of improvement and non-compliance and developed and implemented enhanced SHE systems that enabled compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
• Worked in close collaboration with the Safety Engineer in all health and safety matters
• Investigated accidents and incidents and implementing corrective actions
• Reported RIDDOR level accidents or incidents to HSE

Bridgend Engine Plant

Msc, Safety, Health & Environmental Management, Distinction

Conducted in-depth quantitative and qualitative based research into employee engagement.

Bachelor’S Degree, History, 1St Class

Nebosh Diploma, Occupational Health & Safety, Pass

General Certificate In Occupational Health And Safety, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician, Distinction

Health And Safety Management For Construction, Health And Safety, Pass

Iema Foundation Certificate In Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Pass

Compex Foundation Certificate, Explosive Atmospheres, Pass

Certificate In Personnel Practice, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Distinction

Irca Internal Auditor, Quality Control And Safety Technologies/Technicians, Pass