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Gary Holt

Gary Holt

Narborough,Leicestershire

Summary

I am punctual, reliable and able to work enthusiastically under pressure, either within a team or alone. I am a straightforward, positive, fair person with a friendly disposition and a good sense of humour. I gain satisfaction from a good successful day. I do not feel de-motivated on a less successful day. I enjoy a new challenge and I'm enthusiastic to learn and improve.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Front of house security officer

Magpie security
Leicester, Leicestershire
01.2024 - Current

Im currently working for a Agency called Magpie security who are based in Nottingham, however I’m based in Leicester for a company called Mattioli woods who are a wealth management company. I hold my Door supervisor licence which is in date till May 2026.

I am responsible for opening up in the mornings, making sure all staff have there access passes to enter, monitor all cctv though out the building including the main car park and entrance, checking in all visitors and contractors

throughout the day also taking in any parcels

  • Boosted security presence by conducting regular patrols.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to maintain a secure environment.
  • Improved guest experience by providing clear directions within the premises.
  • Thorough checks made on visitors' identification for security assurance.
  • Checked ID cards and documented details in security log.
  • Patrolled property during open hours, observing activities and deterring vandalism or criminal activity.
  • Inspected access points for signs of tampering and secured against misuse.
  • Daily logs maintained efficiently, improving documentation process.

In-house security officer

Unipart Logistics
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
06.2023 - Current
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons enforcement for appropriate incident management.
  • Observed central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and safety alarm activation, promptly responding to emergencies.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons and unusual incidences.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Signed in and issued passes to visitors and contractors.
  • Monitored, authorised and recorded entrance and departure of vehicles and visitors.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals, preventing prohibited articles within restricted areas.
  • Secured doors and gates across office buildings and grounds, maintaining optimal security standards.
  • Patrolled facilities to prevent crime and unruly behaviour.
  • Covered evening and weekend shifts to meet company goals.
  • Oversaw control room and gatehouse systems.
  • Inspected fire escapes, extinguishers and emergency lighting systems.

Warehouse Operative

Aldi
Atherstone, Warwickshire
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.

Risk Quality advocate

HSBC UK
Leicester, Leicestershire
07.2007 - 11.2022

I held various roles within HSBC over the 14.5 years from, Senior meet and greet, Senior customer service officer, cashier, universal banker and risk Quality advocate.

Being the first point of contact for the customers banking requirements, take ownership of their individual needs and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

In the last 5 years I was in the risk Quality team looking after internal risk and fraud helping the branch based colleagues delivering coaching and support.

  • Prior too working with HSBC I spent 5 years working for Asda in the distribution and warehouse centre based at Lutterworth, role included picking, packing goods in and out using a Llop and all general warehouse work.Asda plc
    My time with Asda,
    Asda is one of the biggest distributions of all types of goods. My responsibilities were working to a high volume of picking and packing in different departments being able to work part of a team whilst working to your own productivity targets. My shift pattern was 23.00 – 07.00 also fully trained on LLOP (Low level order picker) and have used Picking voice activated headsets
    Principal skills,
    Ensure warehouse efficiency,
    Health and safety,
    Training and development,
    Following all procedures of the day to day running of the business.

Education

GCSEs -

Lutterworth College
Lutterworth

Skills

  • Confidentiality focused
  • Empathetic communicator
  • Briefings
  • Staff training
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Due diligence
  • Risk mitigation
  • Radio communications
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Site patrolling
  • SIA licensed
  • Basic first aid

Timeline

Front of house security officer

Magpie security
01.2024 - Current

In-house security officer

Unipart Logistics
06.2023 - Current

Warehouse Operative

Aldi
04.2023 - 04.2023

Risk Quality advocate

HSBC UK
07.2007 - 11.2022

GCSEs -

Lutterworth College
Gary Holt