Wayne Neville

Wayne Neville has extensive work experience in the field of fire safety management and advisory roles. Wayne currently holds the position of Technical & Operations Director at SOCOTEC. Prior to this, they worked as the Operations & Technical Director and Fire Safety Practice Manager at Trenton Fire, a SOCOTEC company. Wayne also served as a Principal Fire Safety Consultant at TRENTON FIRE LIMITED.

Before joining SOCOTEC, Wayne worked at Medway NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Fire Safety Advisor, where they were responsible for completing fire risk assessments, conducting fire engineering roles for project work, and providing training for personnel. Wayne also held the position of Fire Manager at Kent and Medway NHS Facilities, where they managed the Fire Safety Team and provided advisory services for multiple trusts.

In addition to their roles in the healthcare sector, Wayne has experience in the prison service as a Fire Safety Advisor/Technician. Wayne was responsible for managing all fire-related matters, conducting fire risk assessments, and providing training for personnel. Wayne also served as a Fire Safety Incident Commander and Controller at Pfizer, where they responded to fire-related and chemical incidents and trained in-house firefighters.

Earlier in their career, Wayne worked as a Trainer at The National Access & Rescue Centre (NARC), delivering courses on rescue equipment and safety procedures. Wayne also served as a Fire Fighter at Kent Fire & Rescue Service, where they gained valuable firefighting experience.

Overall, Wayne Neville's work experience highlights their expertise and leadership in fire safety management, advisory roles, and emergency response.

Wayne Neville has a strong history of education in the field of fire prevention and safety. In 2015, they became a Graduate Member (GIFireE) at The Institution of Fire Engineering. In 2017, they received the qualification of Qualified Inspector in Fire Dampers & Smoke Control Dampers from The European Training Centre - A.E.M.E Ltd. Additionally, they completed Emergency Release Training at Guideline Lift Services Ltd in 2015, focusing on fire prevention and safety technology. In 2011, Wayne pursued Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician and obtained a degree from The Prison Service. Wayne also took part in Prison Service Fire Safety Modules 1 & 2 at The Fire Service College in 2010. Wayne'scomprehensive education includes an NVQ Level 3 in Emergency Fire Services - Operations in the Community, obtained from Edexcel & Fulcrum Consultants in 2009. Wayne has also completed courses in Fire Risk Assessment & Fire Safety Management at the Fire Protection Association in 2008. Earlier in their career, Wayne gained significant hands-on experience as a Qualified Sub Officer at Kent Fire & Rescue Service from 1993 to 1999. Wayne attended Sandwich Secondary for their secondary education from 1982 to 1987. Most recently, in 2020, Wayne focused on their knowledge of passive fire protection and completed a course at the Fire Protection Association (FPA) in C18 Passive Fire Protection.