Kevin Pope

Experienced and dependable Site Supervisor with extensive experience across construction, fire safety, façade installation, print finishing, production management and customer-facing roles. A proven leader with strong skills in supervising teams, coordinating projects, maintaining health and safety standards and ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately and to a high standard. Practical, hardworking and adaptable, with many years of experience in fast-paced environments where organisation, communication and attention to detail are essential.

Holds a full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS.

Site Supervisor at ALU Installations (2020-06 – Present)

Supervise construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on time and to required quality standards.

• Lead site teams and coordinate daily activities, including briefings and toolbox talks.
• Delegate tasks effectively to maintain a smooth and productive workflow.
• Monitor quality, health and safety requirements and site standards.
• Complete daily reports, checklists and relevant site documentation.
• Assist with risk assessments, identify hazards and support corrective action.
• Communicate with management, contractors and site personnel to resolve issues efficiently.

Delivery Driver at Sainsbury's (2019-01 – 2020-06)

Worked as a delivery driver during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing an essential service to customers during a challenging period.

• Delivered grocery orders safely, accurately and on time while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Planned and followed delivery routes efficiently and managed a busy daily schedule independently.
• Loaded and unloaded orders safely and followed strict health, safety and hygiene procedures.
• Took on this role following redundancy from Signature Finishing Services, demonstrating flexibility and a strong willingness to work.

Bindery Manager at Signature Finishing Services (2015-12 – 2019-05)

Managed the day-to-day running of the bindery department, including production machinery and staff supervision.

• Set up and operated Muller Martini and Tigra binding machinery.
• Managed incoming jobs, customer requirements and new work bookings.
• Responded to customer queries and coordinated production schedules.
• Carried out routine machine maintenance and monitored quality throughout production.
• Supervised employees and ensured jobs were completed accurately and efficiently.

Area Manager at Gas Station (2013-10 – 2015-11)

• Supervised daily store operations and supported staff training and development.
• Maintained high standards of customer service and operational performance.
• Improved team efficiency through effective delegation and organisation.

Night Manager at Enfield Print Finishers (2011-10 – 2013-10)

• Managed night-shift operations and supervised employees.
• Briefed staff, coordinated workloads and monitored production.
• Ensured work was completed accurately, safely and to a high standard within required deadlines.

Trimmer Operator at CPI (2008-08 – 2011-10)

• Operated Muller Martini trimming equipment within a busy book-binding environment.
• Maintained production and quality standards while operating machinery safely and efficiently.

Print Finisher at Diamond Print Services (1998-05 – 2008-08)

• Operated MBO folders, Polar guillotine and Muller Martini Prima stitcher.
• Completed specialist machinery training in Germany and operated the production line.
• Promoted to Shift Supervisor in recognition of experience, reliability and ability.

Bindery Manager at FST (1994-04 – 1998-07)

• Helped establish and set up a new bindery operation for a printing company.
• Managed day-to-day operations, dealt directly with customers and quoted for jobs.
• Trained new employees and oversaw production.
• Operated Muller Martini 335 stitcher, MBO folder and Schneider guillotine.

Print Finisher at RPM Offset (1992-05 – 1994-04)

• Set up and operated in-house print-finishing equipment, including stitchers and folders.
• Ensured finished work met required quality standards.

Apprentice / Print Finisher at D&D Print Finishers (1980-03 – 1992-05)

Completed a four-year print-finishing apprenticeship through the London College of Printing on day release, achieving a Distinction.

• Continued with the company following completion of the apprenticeship.
• Operated Polar guillotine, MBO folders and stitching/binding equipment.

Diploma of Higher Education – Apprenticeship in Print Finishing – London College of Printing (1980-03 – 1984-01)

GCSEs – Epping Forest High School (1980-01)