Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
Dean Boothroyd is currently the Facilities, Health and Safety Manager at the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) UK, where Dean oversees the day to day management and legislative compliance of Health & Safety and associated systems. With previous experience as a Health Safety and Facilities Manager at Bearmach Ltd and as a Weapons Technician - Aircraft Engineer in the Royal Air Force, Dean brings a wealth of knowledge in managing facilities, safety procedures, and maintenance of equipment. Dean has a strong background in risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Dean also has experience in coaching and team-building activities, demonstrating their commitment to employee development.
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
We are an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport and exist to improve vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to internationally recognised standards. Designated by the Secretary of State to discharge their statutory responsibility for operating national and UNECE type approval schemes, we approve most categories of new vehicles from locations in the UK and overseas. We have also been designated to act as the UK authority for the certification of packaging and intermediate bulk containers used for the transport of dangerous goods. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do.