John combines Chartered health and safety expertise with substantial operational management experience in manufacturing, retail, healthcare and complex multi-site environments. His approach is evidence-based and proportionate: understand how the organisation actually operates, test the effectiveness of its arrangements and provide recommendations that management can implement.

CMIOSH

CHARTERED IOSH

83

UK H&S AUDITS

30+

YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

MULTI-SITE

UK & INTERNATIONAL


Independent Audit & Assurance


Independent reviews of health and safety management arrangements, combining document review,
management interviews and site inspection to provide clear assurance to senior leadership.

  • Management system and compliance audits
  • Multi-site review programmes
  • Governance, KPI and assurance reporting
  • Practical improvement plans

Operational Risk Management


Experience developed through senior operational roles as well as consultancy means recommendations are considered in the context of how work is actually undertaken.

  • Risk assessment and safe systems of work
  • Workplace, warehousing and manufacturing risk
  • Contractor and maintenance activities
  • Incident investigation and corrective action

Interim & Specialist Support


Available for defined projects, short-term cover and assignments requiring rapid integration into an unfamiliar
organisation. Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision and engaging with teams at every level.

  • Interim H&S management and advisory support
  • Site inspections and management walk-rounds
  • RAMS and procedural review
  • Emergency planning and improvement initiatives

Relevant Experience


Completed 83 independent health and safety audits for Brewers Decorator Centres across retail, warehouse and
distribution locations. Earlier operational leadership included responsibility for large 24/7 manufacturing facilities and unionised workforces in the UK and South Africa.

  • Healthcare and public-sector environments
  • Retail and distribution
  • Manufacturing and engineering
  • Construction, property and maintenance interfaces