Stuart Gustard Email & Phone Number

Mansfield, England, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Germany And Abroad

Presided over the Training function and led up to 150 instructors in the safe delivery of engineering, demolition and construction training for up to 645 tradesmen; optimised safe working practices and drove a positive Health and Safety culture in compliance with statutory legislation, policies and procedures.• Managed a 2sq.km Engineering Training Park, a purpose-built facility with areas for bridge-building, mine-laying and explosives, construction, vehicles, water purification and amphibious training • Consistently achieved high audit pass rates for Health & Safety by implementing robust risk assessments for all training activities, delivering ongoing safety briefs and compiling detailed post-course safety reviews • Reduced accidents involving lower limb/back injuries by 50% through sustained manual handling training• Cut RIDDOR reportable incidents to zero; raised safety awareness through coaching and communication• Significantly decreased hearing damage complaints by strictly enforcing the use of correct PPE• Drafted detailed pre-training safety plans to mitigate risks; implemented safe systems of work• Planned, developed and facilitated internal HSE Assurance Audits and carried out regular spot-checks• Achieved excellence in training; assessed as having consistently performed well above the required standards set by OFSTED and the Ministry of Defence

Uk

Directed the safe operations of the UK’s bomb and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Containment response teams; Subject Matter Expert and senior advisor to the Executive, accountable to ministerial level and made a significant contribution to strategic COBRA meetings chaired by Home Secretary.• Effectively planned, managed and delivered multiple complex projects involving up to 140 highly trained, specialist personnel, often in challenging circumstances and to strict deadlines• Implemented robust controls to manage project risk in extremely hazardous environments, including noise abatement, fire regulations and hazardous substances, in compliance with HSE and COSHH legislation• Completed comprehensive risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards early in the operation• Worked collaboratively with Police, emergency services and other government agencies to effectively manage public safety and achieve operational objectives

Uk And Abroad

Spearheaded site HSE management for up to 65 tradesmen involved in multiple diverse engineering and construction projects worldwide worth up to £15m.• Drove a positive Health & Safety culture; conducted regular risk assessments and audits, reviewed safe working practices, formulated method statements, prepared policy documentation and led Toolbox Talks• Improved the management of Health & Safety by carrying out thorough investigations of incidents and accidents, formulating robust action plans for recovery and communicating lessons learned• Facilitated and chaired meetings with construction and project managers to review overall Health and Safety performance and agree action to resolve any ongoing issues or non-conformances• Led and participated in Accident/Incident Investigations, established root causes, took remedial action, maintained trend statistics; provided reduction targets over an agreed timescale• Designed, planned and delivered the construction of a school for 30 students in Kenya and led a key project to construct a timber bridge in Afghanistan for vehicles up to 15t• Managed the workforce, resources and equipment involved in the build for a disabled access walkway and polar bear viewing platform at the Highland Wildlife Park in the Cairngorms National Park

Uk

As a Senior Non Commissioned Officer I was employed as the organisations Operations Officer and Vehicle Fleet Manager.

Uk And Abroad

As a Junior Non Commissioned Officer, I headed a team of up to 35 employees in a wide variety of engineering, construction and vehicle maintenance taskings on multiple operational deployments in the UK and abroad. Advised the senior line manager on all equipment, infrastructure, resources, supply, Health & Safety, logistics, vehicles and stores accounting.• Planned imaginative training for the development of employees.• Maintained the highest standard of work through effective quality control.• Ensured all equipment and vehicles were available through the planning of maintenance, inspection and repair.• Deputised in the absence of senior management and proved able to take on extra responsibility of running a large vehicle fleet and associated logistics both within the UK and on operations abroad.• Ensured the department conformed to military and civilian legislation providing a safe working environment by continual development and use of risk assessments.• Delivered training to employees prior to operational deployments in the UK and abroad.• Achieved the highest possible grading on external annual audits of the departments accounts and equipment.• Operated independently of senior management on numerous occasions on operations and in the workplace. Mentored the Afghanistan National Army in Helmand Province during operations on all aspects of military engineering, construction and close support. Acted as the liaison between Afghan and British forces on partnered operations. Designed and delivered an innovative Combat Engineer training package for the Afghan National Army, including the construction of a bespoke training facility.Headed a construction team on operations in Iraq responsible for base infrastructure and security upgrades within restricted budgets and time frames. Liaised with power stations and oil refineries in Basra ensuring they were supplied with equipment and expertise to maintain the operation of the facilities.

Uk And Abroad

Mechanical engineer fitter maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Vehicle fleet included wheeled, tracked and plant vehicles. Over this period I worked in a number of different mechanical engineer roles and my duties were as follows:• Diagnose and fix faults within the automotive, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.• Order and fit replacement parts.• Carry out functionality and roads tests.• Plan and conduct routine maintenance and vehicle modifications.I spent 2 years working in the main workshop, responsible for the maintenance and repair of Land Rovers and heavy goods vehicles.

Foundation Degree, Command, Leadership And Management, C&G Level 5

Progressive training in command, leadership, management, mentoring and coaching.

Military Engineering, Infrastructure And Construction, Senior Instructor And Subject Matter Expert

Mechanical Engineering And Heavy Plant Maintenance, C&G

Activities and Societies: Heavy equipment maintenance Apprenticeship in heavy plant engineering covering CI and SI engines, heavy engines.

Gcse

Intermediate Management Achievement Course (Imac), Business Administration And Management, General