Stuart Jackson is an expert mine manager with over 40 years’ experience in mining operations, safety management, and project leadership. He specialises in improving safety practices and operational efficiency in complex projects.
Meet Stuart Jackson, Head of Mining Projects at MRS Training & Rescue HQ
With an extensive career spanning upwards of four decades, Stuart brings unmatched expertise to MRS Training & Rescue. Starting as a mining apprentice in 1982, he progressed through supervisory and managerial roles to become Head of Mining Projects. Stuart has extensive experience in overseeing mining operations, developing safety management systems, and ensuring legislative compliance.
Since joining MRS Training & Rescue in 2017, Stuart has significantly influenced health and safety standards, creating training and competency programs, conducting risk assessments, and developing plans to address safety hazards. He has also served as a lead auditor for Mines Rescue provision and contributed to training programs for UK and Ireland mining teams.
Previously, at UK Coal Mining Ltd, Stuart led safety initiatives that reduced incidents by 48%. He also managed key projects like the safe closure of the UK’s last deep coal mine and major infrastructure developments requiring careful safety planning.
Through his dedication and leadership, Stuart continues to drive improvements in mine safety and operational performance. His ability to communicate effectively, influence cultural change, and introduce innovative safety practices has earned him recognition across the mining and health & safety sectors.
“It is a very exciting time for us at South Crofty and the commissioning of new hoisting equipment in our main shaft is a milestone achievement for us in the process towards full-scale reopening and tin production once more. Having Stuart and team training our new winder drivers has been fantastic and all of us are benefiting from their experience in deep UK mining shaft access works and the insights they can provide accordingly. The training program has been well thought out and developed, which, given its compliance with and recommendations from the HSE Mines Inspectorate, is both extremely valuable in developing competency for our operators and reassuring that we are following best practise available in the UK.” - Steve Tarrant, Mine Manager for Cornish Metals
Discover more about the work Stuart delivers in a case study here.
Accreditations:
- 1st Class Certificate Legislation (Mining)
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Mine Environmental Engineers Certificate
- ISO 9001 auditor
- Level 3 certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (CITB)
- MIBS C3 - C4, Tech 3A, 3B
- First Aid Certificate
- Further training in Incident Investigation (RCA), Managing Safety, Train the Trainer, FMEA
