Ken Driver Email & Phone Number

Business & Innovation Centre, Sunderland, United Kingdom

Although retired, I still deliver a few courses as a freelance tutor for IQMS Learning Ltd, an independent CQI / IRCA accredited training company (Before September 2020, this was owned by SAI Global Assurance Learning; before 2014, it was the independent training company IQMS Ltd).Delivery of open, scheduled classroom-based and virtual auditor training courses and in-house auditor training in various industry sectors and organisations, including global food manufacturing, oil and gas supply chain, third-party certification bodies, military logistics support contractors, building and infrastructure construction, automotive, NHS, United Nations, Food Standards Agency, and local authority environmental health.● Developed the IRCA-CQI approved FSSC 22000 & ISO 22000 Lead Auditor courses and also maintain / update these courses.● Deliver open and in-house training courses.● Delivery of virtual training via Microsoft Teams & Zoom● Lead Tutor for IRCA-CQI ISO FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor courses● Lead Tutor for IRCA-CQI ISO 22000 Transition, Internal & Lead Auditor courses● Lead Tutor for IRCA-CQI ISO 9001 Transition, Foundation, Internal, Lead Auditor and Implementing a QMS courses● Delivery of HABC food safety & HACCP training up to level 4● Delivery of FMEA training● Delivery of Understanding & Implementing Taccp & Vaccp Training ● Training course development / subject matter expert for tutor-led and online training● Production of FSSC 22000 information, training and updates for clients.Over the last 18 years, I have delivered IQMS courses in the UK, Ireland, Egypt, Haiti, Trinidad, Qatar, Netherlands…and virtually.An experienced trainer delivering public and in-house food safety and auditing courses using accelerated learning techniques.

Durham, England, United Kingdom

I started this consultancy & training business in 1992 to deliver technical support and training for the food manufacturing, bottled water, hospitality and industrial catering sectors. Specific expertise in the frozen and chilled food sectors covering various food groups. Also, I have experience in food wholesaling, food service and the retail sectors. Previous projects have included:● Improve food safety management systems through technical support to plan, develop, implement, verify and improve a FSMS to achieve and maintain certification to BRC Global Food / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 standards.● In-house internal audit, food safety & HACCP team training to level 4 (Advanced).● Food safety audits of food manufacturers, retail and hospitality. The product range of manufacturing companies includes primary processing of fish, red meat, poultry and vegetables, raw fish products, vegetables, dairy, cooked meat / fish products, raw cured meat & fish, ready meals and sandwiches, ready-to-eat desserts, beverages, beer, bakery, dried food ingredients, confectionery, cereals & snacks and oils & fats.● Training course development / Subject Matter Expert for tutor-led and online training courses.● Investigation and resolution of food processing, food safety and quality problems. ● Develop technical standards, audit programs and training courses for the water cooler industry.● Technical due diligence for investment banks.The customer base over the years has ranged from small owner-manager to international food manufacturers, retailers, food service, and storage / distribution companies.Projects were completed in the UK, USA, Nigeria, Ghana, Trinidad, Moldova, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, Singapore, Netherlands, France, Spain, and Italy.

Durham, England, United Kingdom

I set this up in 2006 to provide food safety expertise to oil and gas operators, contractors, and caterers. The objective was to help companies plan, implement, verify, and improve food safety standards in sometimes remote, challenging, or potentially hostile locations.Practical E&P food safety experience working in UK offshore, Azerbaijan, Algeria, South Korea, Angola, Egypt, UAE, India, Pakistan, Kurdistan region Iraq and Basra Province Iraq. Projects were completed for oil and gas operators (Rumaila Operating Organisation, BP, Premier, Talisman, BG), marine support services, and catering companies.Hostile Environment Awareness Training was completed with Control Risks in 2012 before working in Iraq with annual refresher training.E&P projects have included the following: ● Review, develop and implement food safety management systems, including an inspection program for verification of food safety standards in offshore & onshore food preparation and storage facilities by medical / HSE staff and food safety inspection teams● Offshore and onshore food safety audits / inspections and practical support. The audited sites have included oil and gas processing facilities, base camps, subcontractor catering facilities, seismic survey and drill sites, staff houses, hotels, flotels, FPSO vessels and offshore drilling / production platforms● Certificated HABC HACCP, food safety and food safety audit training for operator and contractor HSE & health managers / HSE advisors, medical staff, occupational health and catering teams● Working with supply chain management to provide a food safety input to the catering tender and approval process● Monitoring the mobilisation of caterers, providing practical support and verifying that appropriate food safety systems have been implemented● Implementation of food safety programs / Haccp into catering operations● Subject matter expert for the development of online food safety training

Baku, Azerbaijan

Food Safety Advisor for BP Shah Deniz Project, Zykh, Baku, Azerbaijan, working a 6:2 rotation.● Planning, development & implementation of Food Safety Management Systems across BP projects in Azerbaijan.● Food safety audits at construction yards building oil and gas production platforms to verify that contractual food safety standards have been maintained.● Providing practical food safety support to catering subcontractors, BP health teams and business support.● Reviewing and monitoring mobilisation plans of caterers, providing practical support and verifying that appropriate food safety management systems were implemented as per contract.● Design input for upgrading of catering facilities.

Uk

Working in various food manufacturing companies in a progression of roles from food testing in chemistry & microbiology laboratories, QA shift management to quality / technical management. Food sectors included animal feeding stuffs, frozen fish & meat products, vegetable processing, prepared meals, bakery products, savoury snacks and water. Companies included Grimsby Fishmeal, Findus, Wold Farm Foods, Anglian Water Authority, UB Foods, Smiths Crisps and Sweet 'n' Savoury Frozen Foods.