Brian Gwilliam
Llanelli,Carmarthenshire
Summary
I have a background of experience in the Production and manufacturing of equipment since I left school, starting off working at a garage where I completed my apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
I moved on to work on with larger equipment in the food industry where I was part of an installation team and later moving to the company that I presently work at becoming a Lead in the engineering team.
I decided several years ago that my interests were with the Health and safety side of the job and proceeded to gain the required qualifications to become a Health and Safety professional.
I currently have meetings with the American side of the company to demonstrate that we conform to the standards that are set by the HSE and take part in weekly discussions regarding the requirements compared to that of the OSHA regulations that they adhere to.
I am very passionate about the role that I carry out as it is ensuring peoples safety and am very particular to detail.
I carry out all risk assessments in my current role and complete permits to work ensuring all Rams meet the required specifications.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health and Safety Co-Ordinator
Oshkosh Aerotech
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
2023.02 - Current
In this Role I now take care of the Health and safety of all employees at the Bridgend and work as an advisor to the facility in Slough.
I monitor and maintain the standards that we have now achieved at Bridgend and ensure that we meet the requirements that are needed to maintain our ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations.
I am currently working towards applying for the ISO 45001 Accreditation at Bridgend.
- Set up emergency response systems for prompt action during crises.
- Maintained documentation of incidents, supporting transparent communication practices.
- Organised regular team meetings to discuss and address safety concerns promptly.
- Managed hazard control measures, improving safety standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness within the organisation through continuous education.
- Developed safety procedures to ensure worker health.
- Identified safety training needs, providing tailored instruction programmes accordingly.
- Documented accidents and injuries in detail to enable future prevention.
- Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.
- Assessed potential risks, reducing accident frequency.
- Coordinated training sessions to enhance staff awareness.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop site-specific safety plans.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations by conducting regular audits.
Production engineer
Oshkosh Aerotech (formerly Known as AMSS)
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
2013.04 - 2023.02
Worked as an assembly engineer for 4 years for the company where we manufactured ground support equipment for the MOD, UN and airports worldwide.
After 4 years I had promotion to a team leader in charge of overseeing the production of all products.
This role I stayed in until I decided to have a change of career in the company and started working on projects in the Quality and health and safety areas as this was an area that I had gained an interest in.
Production engineer
Beacons food Brecon
Brecon, Powys
1998.10 - 2005.07
I was in charge of machine maintenance and breakdown repairs
Installation and assembly fitter
Nerak Wiese
Brecon, Powys
1991.04 - 1998.09
Assembly and installation fitter for a company that made vertical lifting conveying systems, these were built in Brecon and installed in many countries
Production engineer
Dawn Meats
Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire
2005.08 - 2013.04
Part of a production engineering team that worked shifts to ensure smooth running of equipment for a busy food manufacturing business
Mechanical fitter
Brecon car sales
Brecon, Powys
1983.08 - 1991.04
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, extending equipment lifespan.
- Assured operational continuity by quickly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical faults.
- Employed preventative maintenance techniques to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Education
A-Levels - General Certification in Occupational Health and Safety
Nebosh
England WalesNVQ Level 3 - Business Improvement Techniques
EAL Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques Process
Gower, City and County of SwanseaGCSEs - Managing Health and safety
Institution of OccupationalSafety and Health
Gower, City and County of SwanseaLevel 3 Diploma - Management
ILM
2021.05 - 2023.05
Mechanical Engineering City in Guilds - Mechanical Engineering
City & Guilds
Newtown, Powys 1983.09 - 1986.07
O-Level English language - English
School
brecon high schoolSkills
- Familiarity with iso 45001
- Manual handling instructor certificate
- Safety culture promotion
- Personal protective equipment use
- Firefighting training
- Occupational health compliance
- Fire safety understanding
- Hazard identification
- Compliance monitoring
- Policy development
- Safety inspection
- Training delivery
- Machinery operation
- Accident investigation
- Incident reporting
- Safety awareness
- Regulatory understanding
- Ethical conduct
- Attention to legislation
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety consciousness
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
Affiliations
- I have been married for 37 years and have 2 boys.
- I enjoy walking with my wife and family
- I train regularly at the gym
- I play golf
- I enjoy supporting my both boys in their sporting activities which include competing in Ironman competitions, extreme marathons football and rugby
Certification
I have
- Nebosh general certificate
- iosh in managing safety
- Fire marshal certification
- A full English driving licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health and Safety Co-Ordinator
Oshkosh Aerotech
2023.02 - Current
Level 3 Diploma - Management
ILM
2021.05 - 2023.05
Production engineer
Oshkosh Aerotech (formerly Known as AMSS)
2013.04 - 2023.02
Production engineer
Dawn Meats
2005.08 - 2013.04
Production engineer
Beacons food Brecon
1998.10 - 2005.07
Installation and assembly fitter
Nerak Wiese
1991.04 - 1998.09
Mechanical Engineering City in Guilds - Mechanical Engineering
City & Guilds
1983.09 - 1986.07
Mechanical fitter
Brecon car sales
1983.08 - 1991.04
A-Levels - General Certification in Occupational Health and Safety
Nebosh
NVQ Level 3 - Business Improvement Techniques
EAL Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques Process
GCSEs - Managing Health and safety
Institution of OccupationalSafety and Health
O-Level English language - English
School