Gavin Siddall

A highly competent Health & Safety Instructor and Rescue Operative with extensive experience delivering accredited safety training and emergency response across high-risk industrial environments. Specialised in confined space operations, working at height, and technical rescue, holding a Level 4 Award in legislative and safety compliance for confined spaces. Proven ability to combine expert instructional capability with hands-on operational readiness, ensuring training is rooted in real-world practicality.

Since

February 2024, delivering compliance training and rescue standby cover across multiple industry sectors, consistently ensuring full adherence to legislation, industry best practice, and rigorous safety standards. Deeply committed to fostering a proactive safety culture, developing genuine learner competence, and minimising workplace risk through engaging, scenario-led instruction.

Health & Safety Instructor / Rescue Operative - MRSL — Mines Rescue Service Ltd

(2024-02)

• Deliver accredited training programmes including Confined Space Entry, Managing Confined Spaces, Working at Height, First Aid at Work, and general Health & Safety compliance
• Design and deliver practical, scenario-based instruction replicating real operational challenges; assess learner competence objectively and certify against national standards
• Serve as an active rescue team member, providing emergency response and standby rescue cover for high-risk confined space and height-related operations
• Plan, review, and advise on legislative compliance; conduct site inspections, produce detailed risk assessments, and deliver comprehensive pre-entry client briefings
• Maintain accurate training records, certification documentation, and audit-ready compliance files; promote organisational safety culture and legislative alignment

Warehouse Supervisor - Flogas

(2023-09 - 2024-02)

• Supervised daily warehouse operations, including resource allocation, workflow scheduling, and task prioritisation to meet operational targets
• Enforced strict adherence to health & safety procedures, mandatory PPE requirements, and company policy; conducted regular safety checks and toolbox talks
• Led, trained, and coordinated warehouse staff across multiple shifts; fostered a culture of accountability, mutual support, and consistent safe working practice
• Identified and implemented operational improvements that enhanced process efficiency, reduced bottlenecks, and measurably reduced workplace risk exposure

MHE Instructor — Materials Handling Equipment - Wilko

(2016-04 - 2023-09)

• Delivered RTITB-accredited forklift and MHE training across all categories, including initial operator certification, refresher courses, and conversion training
• Conducted rigorous practical and theoretical assessments; documented performance and issued RTITB-compliant certification only when full competence was demonstrated
• Investigated workplace accidents and near-misses; compiled detailed reports and recommended targeted corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Maintained comprehensive training records ensuring compliance with RTITB standards and internal audit requirements; supported periodic external audits
• Promoted a safe operation culture across all warehouse departments through ongoing engagement, coaching, and visible leadership