Ryan Messen

Forward‑thinking Health & Safety professional with proven success improving safety performance across multi‑site logistics operations. Skilled in risk assessment, incident investigation, behavioural safety, and compliance auditing. Known for driving cultural change, strengthening engagement, and delivering measurable improvements in accident reduction and audit performance. Confident communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels to embed safe working practices.

Health and Safety Advisor at GXO (Formerly Wincanton PLC) (2024-04 – Present)

Lead safety activities across multiple contracted sites, ensuring compliance, safe systems of work, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct investigations, implement corrective actions, and maintain accurate safety documentation.
• Deliver fire, lighting, and risk assessments to ensure safe working environments.
• Collaborate with site teams to promote proactive safety behaviours and engagement.
• Significant reduction in accidents and near misses across five sites.
• Audit scores consistently above 94%.
• Delivered a recognised multi‑site safety campaign.
• Oversaw safe delivery of improvement projects.
• Improved employee engagement and safety ownership.

Health and Safety Assistant at Portals International (2023-09 – 2024-03)

• Supported policy development, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Maintained safety records and assisted with incident investigations.
• Provided recommendations to prevent recurrence and improve compliance.

Warehouse Supervisor at Willmott's Transport (2023-05 – 2023-07)

• Allocated tasks, monitored safety standards, and ensured operational compliance.
• Maintained accurate stock records and resolved daily issues.

Warehouse Operative at Meiyume UK (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Picked and transported stock for production.
• Loaded trailers safely and acted as shift first aider.

Warehouse Operative at Great Bear Distribution (2017-01 – 2021-12)

• Picked stock to KPI standards.
• Loaded/unloaded trailers and maintained safe working areas.

Warehouse Operative / Transport Admin / Assistant Manager at London City Bond (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed stock picking, investigated shortages, and planned delivery routes for 30+ vans.
• Ensured safety compliance for staff and visitors.

Warehouse Operative / Stockman at Octavian Wine Services (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Received and located goods, conducted stock checks, and inspected racking.
• Picked and checked orders for accuracy.

NEBOSH National General Certificate (2025-01)

ISEP Foundation Certificate (2025-01)

IOSH Managing Safely (2023-01)

IOSH Working Safely (2023-01)

NCFE Level 2 Principles of Team Leadership (2023-01)