Why did you want to apply for the Next Generation Committee?​

I wanted to apply for the Next Generation Committee because of the different outlook I can offer. My role focuses on key areas such as waste management, sustainability, legislation, and health & safety—giving me a unique perspective within the print industry. This allows me to contribute a different point of view and help ensure the committee remains well-rounded and versatile.

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What are some of your strengths?

Versatility

Communication

Willingness to Learn

Wanting to Develop

Goal-Oriented

Ambitious

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What do you do in your job role?

As part of my role, I work within a team managing site health & safety, sustainability, legislation, and waste management. My tasks include:

Document control (risk assessments, safe systems of work, and guidance notes)

Organizing waste collections and ensuring proper disposal through the correct waste management companies

Working alongside colleagues to review and implement legislation within Simpson Group

Collating data for submissions such as EPR and EUDR

Being on the receiving side of audits for ethical reasons or accreditations such as ISO 9001 and 14001.

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Some fun facts about you—both in work and outside of work:

I’m a proud season ticket holder for Newcastle United and regularly attend matches.

Within work, I take on extra duties as a Fire Warden.

I am aspiring to become a qualified Regulatory Compliance Officer upon completion of my apprenticeship later this year. Before moving into my current role, I worked as a Finishing Operative, operating machinery and playing a vital part in the production process. This experience has given me an understanding and appreciation of both sides of the workplace.