Employee in the Spotlight - Dave Alford

Dave Alford joined Anglo Printers in 2012 as a Bookbinder/Print Finisher.

Dave Alford
What is your role at Anglo Printers?
I am a Bookbinder/Print Finisher and shift supervisor.

How have you found life since you have started working at Anglo Printers?
Busy. Short turnaround times on a vast array of printed products mean there's always something to do.

When did you start working at Anglo Printers?
2012.

How did you first learn about the company?
I saw a careers advertisement by Anglo Printers online.

Where did you work before?
Worked in Colorbooks, Microprint and Primecourt Printers.

Before you joined Anglo Printers what was the most unusual job you've ever had?
I've been in the printing industry since I left school. Print Finishing is all I know. 

What would be the title of your autobiography?
Things I did and things I think I did. 

If you could pick one theme for Anglo Printers to turn into a book about the company, what would it be?
Variety of jobs being turned around quickly. 

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?
A football, a stereo and a dog.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Superman, then Batman, Indiana Jones, Michael Jackson and a superstar DJ.

What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
Manchester United Season Tickets.

What is the one thing, you can't live without?
Football.

Where is the best place you've travelled to and why?
Maldives. A paradise honeymoon location.

Tell us about your family?
There's just me, my beautiful wife Mary and my adorable daughter Lauren.

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you?
David Hasselhoff

What book did you last read?
Peppa Pig - Out and About.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Try to keep my 3½ year old entertained.

What is your favourite band, musician, movie and book? 
The Prodigy or ACDC, Gremlins 2, Ann & Barry 2.


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