1. Graham Charles PEARCE
11th
June 1961
High House
Rimmer Close
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 1PX
0044 (0)1787 374 829
0044 (0)7976 445 840
graham_pearce@talktalk.net
Personal Profile
A conscientious individual who is able to communicate at all levels to a high standard
and work on own initiative.
A retired Metropolitan Police officer having worked for over 20 years within the
Traffic Department and Specialist Commercial Vehicle Unit, undertaking roadside
enforcement, responding to incidents and engagement in National and International
joint operations. Examined motor vehicles of all categories during roadside
enforcement and as part of investigations following serious and fatal collisions,
preparing reports for defence and prosecution cases.
Was part of a small team that introduced a European initiative into the UK involving
interaction with professional drivers and hauliers on a non-enforcement basis, raising
awareness of road safety issues and address concerns at a driver level.
Conducted Work Related Road Risk compliance audits and education of drivers and
companies, conducted audits for membership to the ‘TfL’ Fleet Operator Recognition
Scheme.
Was MPS representative on two National groups concerned with commercial
transport enforcement and the carriage of dangerous goods, was secretary for the
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Group.
Co-ordinated and supervised HSE prohibitions issued within the London area to
transport companies nationwide involved in the carriage of dangerous goods, liaison
with HSE and was regularly called upon to advise and assist fellow officers and
companies in these matters bringing about a satisfactory resolution.
Drives HGV’s and PCV’s commercially, both in the UK and abroad, delivers Driver
Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) training courses under the current EU
legislative requirements and assesses drivers in all aspects of their working
environment.
Is a qualified National and International transport manager for road haulage and
passenger operations, holds other relevant qualifications keeping informed of changes
in current legislation and trends through professional organisations, is keen to
promote safe working practices and environments while raising the profile of the
transport sector. A member of the IAM & trade organisations.
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2. Employment History
Nov 2015 to current
Self-employed trainer and assessor, Director of a consultancy and training
company
Aug 2004 to current
Part time PCV & HGV driver
Metropolitan Police Service
Roads & Transport Policing Command
Grove Hall Garage, 201-205 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
August 2004 to Nov 2015
Police Constable
 Traffic Division / Roads Policing
 Commercial Vehicle Unit, digital tachograph liaison & Hazmat enforcement advisor
 Roadside enforcement & education of drivers & operators of goods & passenger vehicles
 Drivers hours’ records, tachograph analysis and calibrations
 Examination of vehicles involved in serious & fatal collisions, preparation of reports for
Coroner & Criminal Courts.
 Preparation of prosecution files for Coroners, Criminal Courts and Public Inquiry reports to
Area Traffic Commissioners office
 Familiarization of Traffic Patrol, Divisional Officers and Criminal Justice staff in all aspects
of commercial transport.
December 1991 to August 2004
 Divisional Policing, core response team
 Traffic Division. / Roads Policing
 Tutoring of new officers
Metropolitan Police Service – Chief Engineers Department
Wapping Boatyard, Wapping Lane, London, E1
November 1984 to July 1991
Marine Engineer
 Maintenance & repair of marine craft,
 Diesel engines & systems
 Petrol & gas engines & systems
 Sail & manual propulsion craft
 Maintenance & repair of motorcycles, passenger/ light, medium & heavy goods vehicles
British Railways
Stratford repair depot, London, E15
September 1977 to November 1984
Apprentice
 4 Year EITB apprenticeship in Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance & Installation, J1 & J2
Diesel Maintenance Engineer
 Maintenance & repair of rail traction locomotives, railcar units & rolling stock
 Maintenance & repair of diesel, gas, petrol & battery powered plant
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4. EDUCATION
Educated to O level / GCSE standard, also gaining L4 NVQ qualifications in further
and employment education
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
 L3 Award in Education & Training (Training Qualifications UK, QCF 601/1831/3
 First Aid at Work - (British Red Cross)
 ADR Vocational training certificate (held since 2005) classes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 tanks &
packages (SQA)
 Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (held since 2007) - All classes by road (SQA)
 Level 4 Drivers Hours Recording Equipment, -Recording Systems and Calibration Techniques
(City & Guilds Institute London)
 Level 4 Digital recording equipment systems -Technology & Legislation
(City & Guilds Institute London)
 Level 2 Drivers hours recording equipment examination calibration techniques, recording
equipment systems, tachograph chart analysis & regulations. (City & Guilds Institute London)
 BTEC Level 2 - Carry & Deliver Goods (ASET)
 Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence-National & International Passenger
Operations (OCR)
 Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence-National & International Road Haulage
Operations (OCR)
 Dangerous Goods Incident Controller Course, (Hoyer UK)
 Level 3 National Award, Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road – Enforcement (ASET)
 Level 4 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road - prohibition powers (ASET / EDI)
 Level 3 award - A1 assessor (Edexcel)
 Level 4 IMI Vehicle examination & Investigation programme (ASET)
 Motor vehicle examination for Police officers (MPS)
 Advanced vehicle examination & compressed air brakes (City & Guilds Institute London)
 SMITH System defensive driving (Hoyer UK)
 Standard Accident Investigation (MPS)
 National auto-crime vehicle examiners course & Restoration of Erased marks (MPS)
DRIVING QUALIFICATIONS
 Category B Car
 Category A Motorcycle
 Category C+E - articulated HGV
 Category D+E - PCV
 Police Motorcyclist.
 Police Advance & Pursuit driver.
 Bike Safe & Scooter Safe London – Assessor / observer
 Safe & Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED)
 DSA Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) valid until 09/09/2019
 RoSPA Gold Certificate - car & motorcycle
 Institute of Advanced Motorists - car & motorcycle
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
 Institute of the Motor Industry - CAE, EngTech, MIMI
 Member Society of Operations Engineers, Institute of Road Transport Engineers –
MSOE, MIRTE
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6. REFEREES
1.
Robert BECKERS (Police Sergeant)
Metropolitan Police Service
Commercial Vehicle Unit
Grove Hall Garage
201-205 Bow Road
London, E3 2SJ
Tel: 020 7275 4307
Tel: 07963 444560
Robert.beckers@met.police.uk
2.
Richard GOLDING
64A Bruce Avenue
Shepperton
Middlesex
TW17 9DW
Tel: 07595 998059
rich.golding@hotmail.com
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7. REFEREES
1.
Robert BECKERS (Police Sergeant)
Metropolitan Police Service
Commercial Vehicle Unit
Grove Hall Garage
201-205 Bow Road
London, E3 2SJ
Tel: 020 7275 4307
Tel: 07963 444560
Robert.beckers@met.police.uk
2.
Richard GOLDING
64A Bruce Avenue
Shepperton
Middlesex
TW17 9DW
Tel: 07595 998059
rich.golding@hotmail.com
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