Alastair Kerr

I started off on the heat shrink machine making sure the plastic wrap was to standard My duties were also to change plastic roll drums change the sticker rolls quality checking and making the area free of any health a safety issues and keeping it clean. I am now in the customization area quality checking recycling vodka, whisky, etc. I also prepare boxes for packing.

• Adhered to health and safety procedures whilst carrying out tasks.
• Attended training sessions regularly to update job-related skills.

I worked in Victoria's secret working with the staff and the loss prevention officer using the stores radio about anyone acting strange. Then I was moved on to the Apple store in Braehead working with the management to act upon anyone acting strange or well known shoplifters to the Braehead shopping centre.

• Patrolled premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.
• Trained new members of the security team, raising overall team performance levels.

Based at Marks & Spencer in Braehead I worked with CCTV officers upstairs using the stores radio to watch and deter anyone acting suspicious and to stop anyone who has been shoplifting and get the stock back I also worked with the police stationed at Braehead. Marks & Spencer made cut backs and got rid of security in a lot of their stores and I was made redundant.

• Managed lost property system effectively, returning items to rightful owners promptly.
• Responded to alarms with swiftness, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Patrolled premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.

I started of as a cover guard covering various Lidl stores as sickness cover and holiday cover covering sites like Kilmarnock, Ayr, Possilpark, Duke street Glasgow and eventually getting my own store in Darnley I worked with the management to apprehend shoplifters getting back stock serving them a RLP fine form and working with the police.

• Responded swiftly to any potential risks, ensuring customer and staff safety at all times.
• Handled disputes calmly, resolving issues without escalating situations unnecessarily.
• Represented the company professionally during interactions with customers or law enforcement agencies.