Kelson Sparkes welcomes new Safety Advisor

South West based Kelston Sparkes Group is delighted to welcome Ben Fitton to the team as Safety Advisor. Ben, who joined the company in March, was previously employed as a Plant Operator by Curo Group, a Housing Association based in Bath that owns and manages more than 14,000 homes. He’s operated plant for over 10 years, including as a sole trader.

In his own time, Ben undertook NEBOSH General Certificate qualifications as well as the SSSTS (Safe2Site Supervision Training) with Phoenix Training with a view to a change of career into Health & Safety in construction. He successfully applied for the job with Kelston Sparkes and hasn’t looked back. He’s delighted to work with such a big local contractor;

“The company is a great employer; everyone has been very welcoming and friendly. It’s been a steep learning curve getting involved in the quarrying sector, as well as groundworks, but it’s really interesting and definitely a new string to the bow. I have learned a lot from David Barber and Nigel Beaver, who are both industry experts and know the sectors inside out. I see this is as a long-term career and very much enjoying it.”

David Barber is Head of SHEQ;“Ben is a great appointment. He has learned the ropes very quickly and we have been able to give him site projects sooner than we thought. He’s a real asset to the team.”