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INTERVIEW GLEN CARLIN
As the propelling force behind Carlin Ltd, Glen remains deeply intertwined in the company’s everyday functions to ensure it stays true to its course. With a career spanning over two decades in health and safety, Glen recalls his initiation into the field: starting at a Southampton warehouse where the managing director’s training recommendation led him to pursue a safety management course. His proactive approach soon saw him step into the role of health and safety advisor after the previous one moved on. From early on, Glen embraced a thirst for knowledge and self-improvement. What started as a job soon transformed into a passion-driven career. “It went from being a task and a tick box to something I was invested in,” Glen shares. “The focus shifted to delving into the nitty-gritty, striving for excellence, enhancing standards, and not just moving through tasks.”
Glen speaks of his motivation to delve into varied aspects of health and safety, taking on challenges 14 / MARCH ISSUE
The process isn’t about drowning in paperwork; nor is it about achieving absolute perfection. across multiple sectors including groundworks, marinas, logistics, tunnel construction, and reinforced concrete frameworks. While he found value in working directly for major organisations because of the challenging environments they presented, over time his desire was for more direct engagement with people and teams on the ground. His aspiration was to drive change and nurture collaboration within businesses rather than be caught up in the political agenda’s outside of his control.
Considering National Careers Week (4-9 March), we asked what advice he would provide emerging professionals, Glen underscored the importance of understanding people and their behaviours. “Having an affinity for working with individuals rather than adopting a stringent rule-based approach is key,” Glen points out. “It’s crucial to comprehend the ‘why’
