Steve Larkin CMIOSH AIFireE MIFSM CFPA-E Dip. TFRAR AIEMA

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Aug 1984 - May 1991

  SONAR Operator and later Cook

  Served 6 years in the Royal Navy, Initially joined as a Sonar Operator but after completing basic training and six months advanced seamanship training, transferred into the Supply Branch as a Cook.Throughout my service I served in various sea and shore bases. I received regular training in security, fire fighting, and damage control, as well as working in HQ1 for two years.My character on discharge was exemplary.

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  Ministry of Justice UK

  Dec 1991 - May 1996

  County Court Bailiff

  Joined the Lord Chancellors Department as a County Court Bailiff, my duties included assisting with the day to day running of the Bailiff’s Office, keeping and updating records, execution of warrants and summons, process serving, attending court, conveying prisoners, and the removal of goods and repossession.

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  Harrods

  May 1996 - Dec 2011

  Fire Safety Officer

  Working a shift pattern, my main duties include managing the Control Room, supervising other members of the team, conducting fire and health & safety training packages both verbal and practical and in conjunction with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Servicing and testing and maintaining fire equipment and keeping records and writing reports, community fire safety, salvage and fire-fighting, and looking after the fire alarm system. Also undertaking fire safety duties and conducting both fire and health and safety risk assessments and audits in accordance with the RRO (2005) I would also attend various meetings both internally and externally and also with members of the Technical Services team and advise them on various fire, and health & safety related issues. Show less

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  ISS Facility Services UK

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2016

  Senior Fire, Health and Safety Advisor

  Based at Citigroup Centre at Canary Wharf, and working alongside the Senior Health and Safety Manager for the UK and Ireland, also being on call in his absence. Working in a Health and Safety role, with a particular interest in the companies fire strategy. Also advise to advise and enforce various Health and Safety issues that rise on a daily basis. I also have a good understanding of Fire Safety, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Also attend various meeting and throughout Citigroup and inform the senior management of any changes in UK policy and compliance issues. Show less

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  Croydon Council

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

  Senior Fire, Health & Safety Compliance Consultant

  I am currently employed within the Facilities Management Department at Croydon Council. One of two health and safety consultants within the council, my main areas of responsibility include libraries, school’s, adult education, social care, sheltered housing and other council services. Based within the main Croydon offices, I regularly carry out site visits as I prefer a more proactive and hands on approach.

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  John Whitgift Foundation

  Jul 2019 - May 2022

  Head of Health & Safety

  Based in central Croydon at the Foundations head office. As the health and safety lead and a member of the senior management team my responsibility is to oversee the health and safety of the foundations three secondary school and its three care homes (also known as Whitgift Care)

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  BSW Heating Limited

  May 2022 - May 2024

  HSEQ Manager

  Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager (HSEQ Manager) (BSW Heating Ltd)Employed as the head of the department and managing all HSEQ matters for the company. To ensure all accreditations were kept up to date including ISO 9001/14001/45001 also CHAS and Safe Contractor. Undertake regular site audits for the M&E team, Facilities Management, staff training and to chair the health and safety committee meetings as required.

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  Rider Levett Bucknall

  Jul 2023 - now

  Fire Consultant

  Employed as Fire Consultant, occasionally managing a small team of surveyors; to advise and liaise with clients on all Fire and Health & Safety matters. Duties to include audits, surveys, Fire risk assessments (residential, commercial and retail) and to undertake client training as required and to attend client meetings.Clients include – Royal Borough Kensington & Chelsea, Met Police, MITIE, Government, Tesco and Harris Academies.

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  Artec Fire

  Nov 2024 - now

  Senior Fire Consultant

  Employed as Senior Fire Consultant, duties include audits, condition surveys, Fire risk assessments – all types 1-4 including destructive, internal and external. (mainly residential – including new build, older apartment blocks, commercial, police, prisons, care homes and retail) On completion of the works to undertake report writing and updating plans and documents as required and to update the client on remediation. Also to act as a validator in assessing other assessors reports.My competencies Include:• Updating of policies, procedures, guidance, and emergency procedures as required.• Internal and external health & safety audits, with a good working knowledge of various management systems including ISO 9001/14001/45001 and HSG65.• Attending regular health and safety meetings and corporate groups with regular key performance indicator (KPI) updates.• Managing financial resources and ensuring fiscal compliance.• Health & safety training for specific hazards including manual handling, working at height, fire warden, display screen training, fire extinguishers etc.• Risk assessments including Fire Risk Assessments types 1-4, including destructive, internal and external assessments, CDM, COVID-19 and specific risk assessments for general workplace and high risk and high hazard areas with management reports submitted on completion with recommendations implemented.• Lead, develop and implement risk-based monitoring program to ensure compliance with local and legislative obligations for both Health & Safety and Fire Safety.• Accident and incident investigation as required.• Manage crisis situations and disaster recovery as per ISO 22301• Worksite Inspections and surveys including Construction Design and Management (CDM), demolition, methods of best practice, PPE, health surveillance, asbestos, legionella L8, welfare, health surveillance, COSHH, fire door inspections and building integrity etc.• A good understanding of environmental and waste management. Show less