Peter Brown has been named the UK-based CPA’s (Construction Plant-hire Association) technical development manager, a new role within the association.
Due to start his new duties on the 4t April 2016, Brown comes to CPA from CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) where he gained his experience by working in a wide range of roles which included training development, education, and skills certification - he was also responsible for setting the standard for the construction and allied sectors within his role at CITB.
As CPCS product manager at CITB Brown managed and developed products and services for the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), which included implementing scheme rules and operating procedures, operator and instructor training programmes, test specifications, support material and renewal criteria.
Brown worked his way through the ranks beginning his career within the construction sector as an apprentice and soon became a full time research & development experimental technician. He is also an experienced operator and demonstrator of plant and machinery another of many strings to his bow!
CPA chief executive Colin Wood said” “I am pleased to welcome Peter to the CPA fold. He will be starting as our technical development manager in April. Many of our members have known Peter for many years and are aware of his skills and experience. I believe that Peter will be a great asset to both the members and staff at CPA.”
Kevin Minton, director CPA, also commented on Brown’s appointment. He said, “Peter has extensive experience and is well respected in the plant sector. I am very pleased that he has decided to join CPA, and I am confident that he will make a valuable contribution to the association and its members. I look forward to working with him.”
Brown, himself, is also pleased to be joining the CPA team. He said: “It’s a real privilege to be joining such a well-respected and established organisation. The CPA plays a pivotal role within the Plant Hire Sector and I am very much looking forward to being a part of that, by supporting the association and its Members, by utilizing my skills and experience, with my long association with technical support and training development.”
In his new role Brown will be supporting CPA and its members with technical development, which will include involvement in the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group, Special Interest Groups, training and competency strategies, and also liaising with Government bodies such as BIS and HSE.
