David Pinder

I have been self employed since 2004 within the leisure and construction industry where I have built a property portfolio to the commercial and domestic rental market and also experienced in all aspects of property development including new build housing projects delivering new build homes sold to property market

• Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
• Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
• Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
• Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
• Directed day-to-day work of employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives

Oversaw depot operations for London Underground Metronet Project, ensuring efficient engineering support.

Managed logistics at Ruislip depot, facilitating material supply and accommodating project staff.

• Recruited and supervised a team of 26 permanent staff, expanding to 40 during weekends.
• Developed method statements and risk assessments for all depot activities, including train operations.
• Established work schedules, maintaining appropriate staffing levels throughout shifts.
• Monitored compliance with safety regulations, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
• Conducted inductions and toolbox talks to enhance team performance and safety awareness.
• Administered site diary, documenting visitor interactions, meetings, and incidents thoroughly.

Managed all supply chain aspects for permanent way materials and new high-speed crossing installations.

• Scoped and constructed a depot at a greenfield site with track-side access for loading works trains.
• Authored operations method statements and risk assessments for depot operations.
• Recruited permanent staff and subcontract labour to meet operational demands.
• Purchased track materials and managed call-downs per framework agreement in line with work programmes.
• Monitored workforce compliance with operational standards and safety regulations.
• Led a team of 30 staff, consistently achieving and exceeding KPI targets.
• Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspections, ensuring operational integrity.

Managed all depot operations for Permanent Way at Old Oak Common, supporting Euston Remodelling Alliance project.

• Oversaw daily management of two permanent track gangs comprising 10 personnel each.
• Implemented train loading schedules in collaboration with track engineers and works managers.
• Coordinated loading and unloading of works trains for track, signalling, civils materials, and road/rail plant.
• Procured track materials according to schedule and managed call-offs via framework agreements.
• Established stock control system using coins and maintained a materials conformity register.
• Conducted daily site safety briefings and toolbox talks to ensure compliance and safety standards.
• Administered controlled disposal of scrap metal, sleepers, ballast, and waste from work sites.

Executed plain track renewals on Thames Chilton line for Balfour Beatty Rail.

Upgraded depot tracks at London Underground sites to enhance operational efficiency.

Completed renewals on surface and sub-surface lines, including station platform track upgrades.

Progressed from platelayer/trackman to working foreman during tenure with railway projects.

Acquired extensive knowledge in track maintenance and construction methodologies.

Led a 10-man rail gang, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Specialised in all types of plain line renewals, including switch and crossing replacements.

Oversaw site operations for deep tube renewals on London Underground, maintaining project timelines.

Worked as a groundworker in the structures team

Worked as a civils groundworker in structures and bridges

I worked as a Naval Airman in the Royal Navy working on 820 squadron Sea King and land based Sea harrier squadron 899

I served on HMS Ark Royal on the flight deck and also HMS Fearless on the fight deck