Chris McGrath

I am passionate Individual Who has a broad range of experiences in roles that have attention to detail and resilience.

Industries Manager at HMPPS Lewes (2024-02 – Present)

I am responsible for overseeing all activities within the industrial workshops and land-based areas. The role involves implementing 'methods' policies to suit local needs, revising local policies and improving procedures related to industries. I act as a coordinating link between senior management, and the union. Ensuring a respectful and safe environment for all prisoners and staff.

Responsibilities include setting accreditation targets, Monitoring production workshops, and ensuring compliance with contracts and quality standards. The role also involves data information, complaints and investigations.

Specialist Instructor teacher in HMPPS Ford and HMPPS Lewes at HMPPS Ford (2015-09 – 2024-02)

• Managed teams of up to 25 prisoners with complex needs to oversee the training of individuals and professional growth of residents.
• Delivering an exceptional level of service to each resident by listening to concerns they have also getting them ready for release.

Crematorium Supervisor at Downs crematorium (2004-01 – 2014-03)

• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
• Implemented new team onboarding program, reducing training time from 12 weeks to 6 weeks.
• Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
• Managed the coordination of crematorium technicians to ensure consistent smooth running of the crematorium.

Security officer at Aftersafe after RSA (2003-02 – 2005-01)

• Quickly and accurately reported all security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to the relevant emergency department.
• Investigated suspected incidents of external fraud, employee theft and embezzlement.

Army Private (2000-01 – 2003-03)

• Maintained excellent standards of service through impeccable with attention to detail.
• Carried out essential tasks to improve day-to-day operations.

NVQ Level 3 in Assessing vocational achievement – City & guilds

NVQ LEVEL 3 education and training in Education and training – City & guilds

NVQ Level 2 land-based forklift operations in Land-based forklift operations – City & guilds

NVQ Level 2 Horticulture in Horticulture – City & guilds

VQ Level 2 Agricultural tractor driving in Agricultural tractor driving – City & guilds