Water borne access to structures around the rail network and gas pipeline infrastructure nationally where access requires specialist methods, these include scaffold or MEWP on pontoon. Boat and RHIB access to confined and tidal waterways, safety boat provision where rope access is utilised overwater. Confined space, provision and set up of confined space equipment, access and rescue for complex and high risk confined space tasks, ranging from Victorian underground tunnels in central… Show more Water borne access to structures around the rail network and gas pipeline infrastructure nationally where access requires specialist methods, these include scaffold or MEWP on pontoon. Boat and RHIB access to confined and tidal waterways, safety boat provision where rope access is utilised overwater. Confined space, provision and set up of confined space equipment, access and rescue for complex and high risk confined space tasks, ranging from Victorian underground tunnels in central London, Mersey River tunnels supporting CADENT and DNV in gas pipeline inspections, to various HMNB Devonport dockyard tasking, providing bespoke high risk and challenging access support to Babcock and SMS. In both roles I am responsible for ensuring the correct equipment and strategies are employed to meet the clients need, this includes a thorough understanding of the method statement, risk management, and permit arrangements. Also the daily management and welfare of the team on site and customer care of the client, ensuring ISAR3 reputation and professional standards are met. Show less

Following time in the Haulage industry as an LGV Mechanic, and a short but rewarding period working in pubs I joined the Royal Navy. Giving direction and security, channelling my sense of duty, work ethic and enthusiasm. Completing basic training and first global deployment I was promoted to Leading hand in 2003, following the contribution I made to the maritime situational awareness picture during the Operation Telic, and in data collection whilst stationed at Gibraltar. Promotion to Petty… Show more Following time in the Haulage industry as an LGV Mechanic, and a short but rewarding period working in pubs I joined the Royal Navy. Giving direction and security, channelling my sense of duty, work ethic and enthusiasm. Completing basic training and first global deployment I was promoted to Leading hand in 2003, following the contribution I made to the maritime situational awareness picture during the Operation Telic, and in data collection whilst stationed at Gibraltar. Promotion to Petty officer followed in 2011 following several years of counter piracy operations in the middle east and Indian ocean, where inter-agency co-operation, on a multi-national level helped to protect and save many lives, using global communications networks, intelligence collection, and analysis tools formed the core of my daily tasking, also responsible for managing a team in the Operations department, ensuring high standards, personal bearing, data collection and report quality, and the day to day welfare of the team. Also responsible for providing command level and ships company briefings ranging from Geo-political strategic level, to ground level threat briefings.Promoted to Petty Officer in 2011, my role changes to one of management and responsibility, firstly in cooperation with many agencies in bringing a warship out of refit, and conducting a South Atlantic deployment as the intel lead, later working for NATO, and finally working in a digital / cyber role primarily conducting security and counter-eaves dropping operations at home and overseas inspecting and accrediting special sites. This requiring project management skills in planning, budget, logistics, manning, and communication to successfully achieve. Also responsible for delivering cyber threat awareness briefings to personnel deploying, and to ships companies in preparation for entering cyber threat arenas, providing team leadership in counter Drone capability. Multiagency working has been a key aspect of the role. Show less

After leaving the haulage and HGV mechanic role, I decided to try a new avenue, Bar work, The Ship Inn, Barry South wales, provided a frenetic, busy, and very rewarding exposure to customer focused work, tasked initially to serve at the bar, I quickly gained the trust of the manager and cellar work and cashing up were added to my jobs. Working the restaurant side of the business provided me with an valuable introduction to customer service work, this was both rewarding and challenging. I… Show more After leaving the haulage and HGV mechanic role, I decided to try a new avenue, Bar work, The Ship Inn, Barry South wales, provided a frenetic, busy, and very rewarding exposure to customer focused work, tasked initially to serve at the bar, I quickly gained the trust of the manager and cellar work and cashing up were added to my jobs. Working the restaurant side of the business provided me with an valuable introduction to customer service work, this was both rewarding and challenging. I left the pub trade after a fun and very rewarding 11 months to join the Royal Navy. Show less

Joined from School for a 3 year Heavy Haulage Mechanic Apprenticeship, working on Rigid and articulated Vehicles. Specialist Coal Products, Animal Feed and aggregates Haulier. Specializations in wheel building, engine and transmission repair and diagnostics, high pressure air, and hydraulic systems maintenance. body work and basic fabrication were also a common requirement. Day release to Barry CoF over three years. Graduating with Merits and distinction in City and Guild motor… Show more Joined from School for a 3 year Heavy Haulage Mechanic Apprenticeship, working on Rigid and articulated Vehicles. Specialist Coal Products, Animal Feed and aggregates Haulier. Specializations in wheel building, engine and transmission repair and diagnostics, high pressure air, and hydraulic systems maintenance. body work and basic fabrication were also a common requirement. Day release to Barry CoF over three years. Graduating with Merits and distinction in City and Guild motor vehicle mechanic level 1-3.moving to a dealership garage in Cardiff increased and broadened my knowledge, conducting routine servicing, warrantee and defect repair work. roles as the Breakdown fitter for the vast majority of my time, learning to be self-sufficient, think on your feet and able to respond to changes in the task. I left the industry following the theft of my works vehicle and loss of personal tools. no support from my employer, or insurance, leading to complete disenchantment. Show less