Paul Mellor
Health Safety Environment Manager @Fine Lady Bakeries Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Health Safety Environment Manager @Fine Lady Bakeries Limited
GB
Appointed to lead H&S across group following a self-driven gap & SWOT analysis during induction.Took control of investigations, challenging longstanding claims culture. Successfully defended multiple spurious claims & drove down overall claim volumes, with the company’s insurer now proactively defending cases due to the improved quality of investigation.Initiated full rebuild of the company’s SMS, replacing a copy-and-paste framework with a unified structure aligned to ISO 45001/HSG65 - tailored to FMCG operations and cultural context.Identified compliance gaps in DSEAR & PUWER, with structured remedial action plans supported by upskilling and engineering engagement.Introduced ATEX register, initiated CompEx for engineers, & began developing a BS EN 60•••17-compliant inspection programme.Mentoring the H&S officer to embed consistent systems, documentation, and standards across both locations.Established formal committees & union consultation, enabling the election and development of safety reps.Created proactive inspection regime engaging production managers & safety reps, forming part of a new active monitoring & behavioural ownership approach.Simplified hazard reporting processes, significantly increasing engagement & data quality while integrating findings into senior decision-making.Introduced targeted health surveillance based on airborne contaminant monitoring. Delivered major flooring repair projects within production lines during live operations, coordinating multiple depts & external contractors without disruption to production fulfilment.Became active member of FOB & FDF, contributing to the review and redevelopment of A Baker’s Dozen industry guidance.
EDUCATION
NEBOSH
Certificate in Fire Safety (FSC1 FSC2)
NEBOSH
HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence (HSLE)
IEMA
IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
City & Guilds
Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
NCRQ National Compliance and Risk Qualifications
Level 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety
NEBOSH
National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (NCC1 NCC2)
IEMA
IEMA Approved ISO 14001 Internal Auditor (EMS)
IRCA
CQI | IRCA ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (QMS)
NCRQ National Compliance and Risk Qualifications
Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety
NEBOSH
National General Certificate (NGC1)
NEBOSH
HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment (MHRA)
ABOUT PAUL MELLOR
Chartered HSE leader with a track record of transforming safety performance in high-risk industrial environments. Often brought in following serious incidents, fatalities, or looming prosecution. Known for regaining regulator confidence, rebuilding systems from the ground up, and embedding resilient, ISO-aligned frameworks under pressure.Has repeatedly taken on roles others have avoided, including sites facing Prohibition Notices, enforcement action, or sustained HSE and EA scrutiny. On multiple occasions, work has been directly credited with helping organisations narrowly avoid prosecution. Brings two decades of experience across fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing, rising from a production background to senior leadership through first-hand delivery in hazardous sectors including heavy engineering, FMCG, and chemical processing.Led turnaround programmes at Europe’s largest spray drying facility and Europe’s largest tin bread manufacturing site, managing hazards from chromium VI calcining and toxic chemical handling to DSEAR, combustible dust, and high-speed lines requiring intrusive maintenance beyond normal guarding. Experienced in leading large-scale infrastructure projects in live operational environments, coordinating contractors and departments to deliver safety-critical upgrades without disrupting output. Calm under pressure, with credibility earned through frontline presence and practical authority at senior level.Extensive experience in statutory compliance and critical controls, including PUWER, DSEAR, permit-to-work systems, LOTOTO, confined space entry, intrusive maintenance, and complex incident investigation. Skilled in building management systems from zero, integrating safety into operational KPIs, and resolving regulator concerns through structured engagement and technical leadership.Delivered multi-site strategy, cultural change, and mentoring of internal H&S professionals, resetting expectations, embedding consultation frameworks, and improving behavioural ownership. Contributed to national safety guidance through the Federation of Bakers. Brings a commercial, structured approach to risk, delivering outcomes that protect people, satisfy regulators, and drive lasting performance.
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