Matt has six years of experience in delivering confined space, work at height, and STCW training. He combines his expertise in rescue operations and site consultations to help organisations maintain the highest safety standards.
Meet Matt Baxter, Team Leader, Southampton Centre
Matt serves as a highly skilled Team Leader at MRS Training and Rescue's Southampton centre, where he has been instrumental since 2018. With extensive experience in health and safety, Matt delivers a comprehensive range of training courses, including confined space entry and rescue, work at height, and STCW certifications such as Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
In addition to his instructional responsibilities, Matt leads confined space rescue operations, ensuring the safety and readiness of his team and their equipment. His expertise extends to providing consultancy services, conducting site audits, and advising on confined space and work at height safety. Notably, he co-developed the Technical Rescue course, reflecting his commitment to innovation and excellence.
Matt is also responsible for internal training at the Southampton branch, overseeing rescue exercises and the thorough examination of PPE and work-at-height equipment, as well as the breathing apparatus used by the company. His role requires direct involvement in various rescue cover operations across commercial and industrial sites.
Before joining MRS, Matt volunteered with HM Coastguard as the Station Officer for the Southampton team. His prior experience includes leadership roles in logistics, vehicle recovery, and lift installation management, alongside a distinguished career in the British Army. His diverse background underpins his exceptional ability to deliver safety training and manage complex rescue scenarios effectively.
"Matt was engaging and very easy to understand through his delivery and communication. Would recommend his teaching style!" - Jason Ilagan
Accreditations:
- Lyon Equipment PPE Inspector
- IOSH Managing Safely
- IRATA Level 1
- Draeger Breathing Apparatus Maintainer Course
- Mental Health First Aider (Qualsafe)
- Level 2 Award in Specialist Rescue Operations
- NVQ Level 3 TAQA Assessor
- Emergency FAAW & Advanced First Aid
- City and Guilds Working in High Risk Confined Spaces
- City and Guilds Confined Space Rescue and Recovery
- City and Guilds Direct Emergency Rescue and Recovery in Con Space
- CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
- BTEC Level 4 Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)
- NVQ Level 3 Transporting Goods by Road
