Paul Robbins

Director

Paul initially trained as a communications Aerial Erector Engineer in the Royal Air Force (RAF).  Responsible for establishing, installing and maintaining a variety of secure, essential communications systems carrying out multiple deployments and operations worldwide.  His extensive operational, trade, health and safety knowledge led to Paul being assigned as trade training instructor in 1987, a training course design team leader in 1995 and subsequently becoming the training supervisor of the RAF Working at heights and Communications School at RAF Digby in 2001. 

After serving 23 years in the RAF Paul left the service in 2004. Remaining in training course design and delivery with Eve Babcock. In 2005 he supported the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) now Renewables UK (RUK) in writing the Opito accredited Working at Heights and Evacuation from Heights training for the UK wind Industry. 

A trained Health and Safety professional, Paul joined the Wind Energy Turbine Manufacturer Vestas in 2007 and remained with them for 15 years, becoming the Corporate Head of Health and Safety. Responsible for the safety and training of almost 30,000 employees across more than 80 countries.

While working for Vestas, Paul was invited to support the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) committee. A non-for-profit safety training organisation with an aim of making the Wind industry safer and more efficient.  Initially assisting in identifying, aligning and standardising  the industry Basic Safety Training (BST) courses, Paul became the Chairman of the audit and compliance committee before vice chairman of the GWO executive committee culminating in being elected Chairman of the GWO in 2020. 

Paul is passionate about the safety of all workers at every level in the industry, ensuring they are equipped with the appropriate competencies to carry out their tasks safely and efficiently. Having been actively involved in course design and the delivery of training for nearly 35 years, Paul has experienced first-hand the education journey, the changing methodologies needed to effectively communicate with the younger generations and the advancements in technology to support the delivery and efficiency of safety training.