Sam Carradice

A mature, motivated and effective health and safety professional with 12 years' leadership experience across all aspects of engineering health and safety. Currently working as a SHE Associate, specializing in machinery safety and compliance at BAE systems, ensuring that all machines purchased by the company are compliant with the relevant ISO standards and safe for use. During my military career I had many roles, all of which built on my abilities in my primary role as a Health and Safety/Equipment manager in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

I have practical experience of working with and inspecting a variety of machinery equipment, from cranes and vehicle lifts, to winches, ropes and all accessories involved in lifting and recovery operations. All inspections I carried out were in accordance with LOLER and PUWER conforming to British standards, ensuring the safety of those around me. I have excellent communication skills and can articulate complex and technical problems with ease, this includes having a good level of IT skills to complete detailed certification or audit reports.

I am passionate about continuous personal development in my field.

SHE Associate (Plant and Equipment) - BAE Systems - Samlesbury site

(2024)

In my current role as a SHE Associate for Plant and Equipment, my main responsibilities are ensuring that I support the facilities team with the purchasing of safe and compliant machinery, making sure that engineering controls are put in place prior to the machines arrival. Through the investment projects lifecycle, I ensure that health and safety is inherent from the initial purchasing concept to its end of life disposal. I support many businesses within the Company with this advice across the UK, ensuring that the customer gains a machine that is functional for their requirements and low risk.

• Deliver competent and professional safety, health and environmental advice to facilities teams across the Samlesbury site and supporting day-to-day business activities.
• Develop the SHE plan for the area I support, ensuring continuous improvement through process confirmations, safety stand downs and significant risk registers. I also ensure that monthly health, wellbeing and environmental activities take place.
• Hold monthly SHE reviews to disseminate vital information and safety performance data to key stakeholders, and to address any SHE concerns they may have.
• Apply detailed knowledge of machinery safety standards, local exhaust ventilation system design and operational requirements.
• Apply regulatory and best-practice knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER) and contractor management.
• Create risk assessments and lead accident/incident analysis and assurance activities to improve workplace safety outcomes.
• Always a key point of contact for SHE recommendations, advising on compliance, legislative requirements and practical, real world solutions.
• Consistently champion a positive safety culture across all levels of the site, influencing behavioural and organisational change.
• Compile laser safety files and conduct annual reviews in line with the UKHSA’s guidance.

Health and Safety Manger/Equipment Manager - British Army

(2022 - 2024)

In my previous capacity as a Health and Safety/Equipment manager, my core responsibilities entailed orchestrating the safe execution of training protocols. I provided expert counsel to senior management regarding compliance with health and safety regulations, meticulously crafting risk assessments for a variety of tasks as detailed below. Furthermore I was instrumental in spearheading the training and enhancement initiatives for newly enlisted personnel.

• Creating detailed risk assessments for a wide range of tasks including Risk to life activities, firing weaponry on ranges, physical training, complex lifting tasks, COSHH handling and storage, building fire safety, control of disease and contamination and noise exposure.
• Undertake PUWER assessments on a variety of equipment including winches, workshop equipment and vehicle mounted equipment.
• Follow the guidelines set in JSP 375 (Management of Health and Safety in Defence) and comparing those with civilian regulations.
• Forecasting Inspections of lifting equipment for 8 establishments with over 1500 items of equipment. Ensuring they were all in date for the duration of deployments.
• Trained lifting equipment examiners and lifting equipment record keepers on multiple sites to enable them to carry out their own inspections.
• Provided technical knowledge and guidance to head of establishment during weekly Equipment care meetings.
• Received a commanding officers award for Identification of defects in equipment that had the potential to cause a serious equipment failure.

Recovery Supervisor - British Army

(2016 - 2022)

During this period, I was employed as a Junior non-commissioned officer. Responsible for supervising the recovery and repair of damaged or immobilized vehicles, ensuring the team’s adherence to safety measures, and conducting technical inspections to identify and rectify faults. I was also involved in training junior tradesman, contributing to trade development and deployment ability in support of global operations.

• Through continuous development, became the SME for multi crane techniques.
• Played a key role in training and mentoring junior recovery mechanics, contributing to the professional development of the team, and ensuring a skilled and capable workforce.
• Was Involved with the trials and development team, producing detailed plans on best Recovery practices for new platforms.
• Developed my understanding of LOLER/PUWER to assist in the inspection and testing of lifting and Recovery equipment.
• Spearheaded initiatives to enhance recovery equipment and tools, improving efficiency and safety during recovery and maintenance operations.

Recovery Mechanic - British Army – Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

(2012 - 2016)

I joined the British Army in 2012 into the Corps of the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers as a Recovery Mechanic. I had many responsibilities, from light and heavy recovery, to lifting and Recovery equipment Inspection specialist. During this period, I completed my basic training and progressed through my trade training until I had reached class 1 status and gained an advanced level apprenticeship.

I deployed on multiple tours overseas in a variety of capacities, all of which developed my knowledge, skills, and experience as an engineer. During this 12-year period I was also promoted through the ranks from Craftsman to senior non-commissioned officer.

• Achieved a consistently rapid response time to emergency recovery calls, reducing vehicle downtime and minimizing the impact on customers.
• Demonstrated a high success rate in performing on-the-spot repairs, efficiently resolving mechanical issues, and allowing vehicles to continue operations without the need for towing.
• Successfully executed complex recovery operations, including the retrieval of immobilized vehicles from challenging terrains or hazardous situations, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Received positive feedback from clients or internal stakeholders for providing exceptional customer service during recovery operations, enhancing the reputation of the recovery team

NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals

Level 5 Diploma - Leadership and Management - ILM

Level 4 HNC - Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Engineering Technical Support - EAL

Level 3 Certificate - Engineering Maintenance

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Certificate - Machinery Safety - PILZ City and Guilds

Laser Safety Management - UKHSA

P602 - Basic Design Principles of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems - BOHS

Foundation Course - LEEA

Level 3 Award - Education & Training

Level 3 Award - Effective Coaching

GCSE 11 Grades A – C

Advanced level apprenticeship