Paul Frampton
Head of Safety, Health, Environment & Facilities @STS Defence
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Head of Safety, Health, Environment & Facilities @STS Defence
I lead health, safety, environmental and facilities management across a complex defence manufacturing business supplying the MOD. My role combines compliance oversight, facilities improvement, and cultural development to keep people safe, operations efficient, and sites compliant.Key responsibilities and achievements:Shape and deliver the company’s SHE & F strategy in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, ensuring that safety, environmental and business objectives work together.Manage operational risk across manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and off-site naval installation activities.Oversee facilities maintenance and infrastructure projects, from compliance audits to large-scale refurbishments and capital improvements.Delivered major site upgrade and refurbishment projects, coordinating contractors, budgets, and timelines to minimise disruption and meet operational needs.Lead internal auditing programmes, ensuring findings are resolved quickly and used to strengthen management systems.Supported implementation of vehicle telematics to monitor driving behaviour, improve efficiency, and cut carbon emissions.Collaborate with senior leaders and departmental managers to plan safe, efficient operations and embed continuous improvement in day-to-day work.Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, training, and visible leadership across all departments.
EDUCATION
IOSH
Internal Auditor
NCRQ National Compliance and Risk Qualification
Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety, Health and Safety
CRS
NEBOSH Fire Certificate, Fire Protection
Eastleigh College
L3 Award Education and Training (PTTLLS), Education
CRS
NEBOSH Environmental Certificate, Environmental Compliance
CRS
NEBOSH General Certificate, Health and Safety
University of Portsmouth
Master's degree, Risk, Crisis and Resiliance
Paper Classroom
Certificate in Paper Technology
Eastleigh College
CIPD Certificate in HR Practice, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
St Georges School
GCSE, Mathematics, English
Marsden International (UK) Ltd
IOSH 18001 Auditor
CTCRM
CMI LEVEL 5 - COACHING AND MENTORING (QCF)
ABOUT PAUL FRAMPTON
Experienced Health, Safety, Environment & Facilities Lead specialising in ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and TPM-driven improvement within defence manufacturing.Focused on creating safe, sustainable, and high-performance workplaces through strategic compliance and operational excellence.Passionate about integrating people, process, and infrastructure to deliver lasting safety and reliability improvements.I’m a Health, Safety, Environment and Facilities professional with extensive experience in defence manufacturing, leading compliance, infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives that protect people, assets, and the environment.At STS Defence, I’m responsible for shaping and delivering the SHE & F strategy across a complex operational landscape covering fabrication, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, and offsite installation on Royal Navy vessels. My work integrates ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems with business performance objectives, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and operational readiness.A key part of my role is overseeing facilities management and maintenance strategy, from regulatory compliance to the delivery of large-scale capital and refurbishment projects. I’ve led initiatives improving site infrastructure, environmental performance, and asset reliability through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, driving equipment uptime, energy efficiency, and long-term cost savings.Collaboration and leadership sit at the heart of what I do. I work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Projects, and Senior Leadership to embed a proactive SHE culture and implement smart, data-led operational risk management systems. This includes initiatives in vehicle telematics monitoring, contractor management, and compliance automation through digital platforms such as MY Compliance.I’m passionate about creating workplaces that are not only compliant but resilient, efficient, and forward-thinking, where safety and sustainability directly support business success. Always open to sharing best practices and learning from others, striving for operational excellence in high-integrity industries.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.