Gavin Payne

Working on a variety of jobs including Tree planting, Fence construction, Logging and demolitions.

• Prepared groundworks, resulting in efficient construction processes.
• Ensured smooth work progress with regular maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Conducted manual labour tasks, contributing to team efforts towards project completion.
• Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
• Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
• Used shovels, hole diggers and trenching equipment to complete manual site work.
• Operated jack-hammers to reduce sizes of large rocks and break up concrete.

I set up CrossFit Loughborough ( strength & conditioning gym ) in 2013 after leaving Close protection and ran it for 11yrs before selling the business in July 2024.

• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Worked in hostile environments providing protection for high value clients.

• Provided close protection for high-profile individuals during international travel.
• Maintained high levels of physical fitness, crucial for the role's demands.
• Managed transportation logistics to ensure safe journeys for clients.
• Undertook regular training to remain up-to-date with security protocols.
• Escorted VIP clients during high-profile events and public appearances.

9yrs service in the Royal Marine Commandos , completing tours in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq.

• Completed multiple tours of duty overseas, demonstrating resilience and dedication.
• Worked in small, flexible teams to undertake specialised military operations.
• Developed and supervised training programmes to prepare commandos for upcoming operations.
• Supported key decision makers using military combat expertise.