David Nicholson

David Nicholson

HSQE Advisor - RKMS Group

David Nicholson is an HSQE Advisor with a robust background in the British Army, where he advanced to the rank of Warrant Officer. His qualifications include ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CMI Level 5, and certifications in emergency medical response, welfare, and recruiting practice. David’s military career equipped him with strong skills in communication, time management, and customer service, with a general understanding of hospital and medical facility operations.

Recently transitioning from a 25-year military career, David is eager to apply his expertise to his new role at RKMS Group. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, particularly swimming and cycling, and has a history of competing in triathlons.

Skills:

  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • IT Skills

Qualifications:

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • CMI level 5
  • IOSH
  • C&G Level 2 in Functional Skills English and Mathematics.
  • Certificate in Recruiting Practice.
  • Medical First Responder.
  • Military Welfare Qualified Level 1 and 2.

Industry Sectors: 

Have a general understanding of how hospitals and medical facilities operate on a daily basis.

Career History:

  • British Army: Jan 1998 – feb 2023: Reaching the rank of Warrant Officer and obtaining qualifications such as Emergency Medical Technician, Mountain Bike Instructor, Paediatric First Aid Instructor and Senior Welfare Officer.

    Personal Bio

    I was originally born in Liverpool and moved to Chester and then finally moving to North Wales where I joined the Army at 17, I joined the army as a Combat Medical Technician and deployed to a variety of different countries and active duty to serval different countries such as Afghanistan and Northern Ireland.

    Having recently left the army, I am delighted to be joining RKMS Group as a HSQE Advisor. This role and the company should help me use and develop the skills I have gained in the military over the past 25 years. Outside of work I enjoy most sports such as swimming and cycling. In the past have competed in many different triathlons over different distances and delivered team cohesion days through mountain biking.

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