Simon McNeill
Multi-skilled Joiner with 20+ Years Construction Experience
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Multi-skilled joiner with over 20 years' experience in the construction industry, working across commercial and residential projects in both joinery and multi-skilled roles. Alongside formal carpentry training, proactively developed secondary trade skills—such as plumbing, plastering, and tiling—by working closely with other tradesmen, observing their techniques, and applying those methods on site to become a more versatile tradesperson. Extensive experience in maintenance work, with particular focus on council housing contracts.
Highly trusted on site, with background including work on secure projects requiring strict vetting clearance. Former company director with strong project management skills and proven commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
Experience
Security Supervisor / Security Guard - Peel Ports / CARLISLE SUPPORT SERVICES - Port of Liverpool, Seaforth
(2026-04)
- Managed a team of security personnel, allocating resources efficiently to cover all areas of responsibility effectively.
- Ensured employees and customers felt safe and secure by always staying visible.
- Prepared detailed incident reports, documenting occurrences meticulously for review by senior management and external auditors.
- Coordinated with management to develop security policies and procedures, aligning with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Investigated events and compiled data for accurate reporting.
- Enforced ISPS rules, notified violators of infractions and removed individuals from the port.
- Identified staff development and training needs and obtained training to address needs.
- Provided exceptional leadership during emergencies, maintaining calm and orchestrating effective responses to ensure safety.
- Supervised maintenance of security equipment, scheduling repairs and upgrades to maintain high standards of operational efficiency.
- Fostered a team-oriented environment, encouraging collaboration and open communication among security personnel to enhance performance.
- Worked closely with Merseyside Port Police to support site security operations.
- Supervised seven sites within the Peel Ports estate.
- Operated ISPS logs
Freelance SIA Security Operative - SIGMA SECURITY - Southport
(2026-02 - 2026-04)
- Monitored and authorised the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons by verifying identification and controlling entry and exit points.
- Patrolled grounds after hours on foot to maintain visible presence and detect violations.
- Verified identification for authorised personnel and visitors to the property.
- Maintained secure access control, monitoring visitors and completing scans to locate contraband items.
- Walked property during busy periods to observe activities and protect assets.
- Managed access control for employees and visitors, verifying identities and issuing visitor passes to maintain security protocols.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, assessing situations and taking appropriate actions to minimise risks.
- Monitored CCTV systems continuously to identify suspicious activities and safeguard premises against unauthorised access.
- Managed crowd control during peak times and special events, ensuring a safe and orderly environment for all present.
Author - SELF-EMPLOYED - Southport
(2024-11 - 2026-02)
Wrote and developed a full-length novel under own publishing company.
- Managed workload independently, maintaining structure, deadlines, and high standards.
- Demonstrated discipline, focus, and strong organisational skills
Director / Manager - MCNEILL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LTD - Southport
(2020-09 - 2024-11)
Director, Joiner, Project Management.
- Managed client relationships
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Recruited top-performing staff to drive business growth.
- Leveraged network to secure new clients and partnership opportunities.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements, mitigating risk.
- Project management across property improvements and development works.
- Kitchen installations and kitchen design.
- Liaising with customers, landlords, architects, and structural engineers.
- Managing schedules, budgets, materials, and invoicing.
- Producing quotations and maintaining health and safety standards.
Multi-Skilled Joiner - Various Companies
(2000-09 - 2020-09)
- 1st & 2nd Fix Joinery
- 1st & 2nd Fix Plumbing
- Kitchen & Bathroom Installation
- Door Hanging & Fire Door Fitting
- Window & Frame Repair
- Wall Plastering & Tiling
- Domestic Plumbing Maintenance
- Void & Reactive Maintenance
- Site Health & Safety Compliance
- Project Management & Pricing
Education
SIA DOOR SUPERVISOR - Door Supervisor License - Carlisle Support Services (2026)
Highfield Level 3 Award - Emergency First Aid at Work - Carlisle Support Services (2026)
CITY AND GUILDS NVQ Level 1 - Customer Service - The Growth Company (2025)
CITY AND GUILDS NVQ Level 1 - Health and Safety in the workplace - The Growth Company (2025)
PROPERTY WEALTH ACADEMY - Wealth Through Property - Touchstones Education (2023)
CITY AND GUILDS NVQ LEVEL 3 - Carpentry and Joinery - Barnsley College (2003)
CITY AND GUILDS NVQ LEVEL 2 - Carpentry and Joinery - Barnsley College (2002)