Our Directors
Combined, our leadership team of specialists have over 120 years’ experience from working in difficult and potentially dangerous environments, and are qualified and competent health and safety experts.
Stuart is a Chartered Engineer and prior to joining MRS Training & Rescue, he operated in various roles within a major hazard industry. Formally Chief Operating Officer of UK Coal, he is very experienced in all mining operations. He has a broad understanding of what is required to operate safely in a high-risk environment, and works to maintain the required standards across the organisation and the people that work within it.
A CIMA qualified finance professional with broad ranging leadership experience, gained in a blue chip retail environment and at executive board level with a national charity. This experience includes senior positions under both plc and private equity ownership.
An experienced SHEQ professional with a demonstrated history of working and consulting in a high risk major hazard industry. Skilled in the development of Safety Management Systems and producing gap analysis against legal compliance and best industry practice. A Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) safety professional with NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 and Lead Auditor qualifications.
Management Team
Supporting the directors with extensive experience and expertise in their given fields.
Proven health and safety expert championing the continuous improvement of safety and health across the business.
With many years of underground mining experience, gained through operational, supervisory and safety management roles.
Organised and proficient project manager with previous experience of delivering training courses.
A highly experienced mining and health and safety professional, John manages the development and rollout of new training sites.
Successful Bid Manager with over 20 years’ experience in leading bids in the public and private sectors.
Ensuring assessors are regulated and assessments conducted in line with best practices.
Experienced Mines Rescue Officer who has been in management positions for over 40 years..
Experienced marketing professional for over 40 years, focused on building the MRS brand to deliver growth.
Operations Team
All our Operations Managers at each of our training centres have worked in confined spaces and continue to do so - with real-life stories to share to make the theory come alive. They are also technical rescue specialists and are passionate about the service they offer. Ensuring that standards are met at their sites, they have the competency to discuss at a technical, operational, or layman’s level any requirements the client may have. They have direct responsibility for producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements for the task and are competent to draw up and implement rescue plans.
Bringing years of mining, rescue and health and safety experience to the effective running of the North Scotland centre.
Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of health and safety training, including policies, processes and assessments.
Accomplished mines rescuer with 40 years’ skills and experience to lead the Yorkshire team.
Leading the Mansfield team and dedicated to providing safe and efficient delivery of all activities taking place on and off site.
Real, first-hand experiences to share thanks to 16 years with the Fire Brigade plus 14 years at MRS.
Maritime training expert bringing vast experience to lead the Southampton team.
Proactive leader bringing insight in the health and safety arena and developing the Swadlincote centre and team.
