Bridgegate Security Work-life balance reviews

Great company! They have most of the main venues in Cardiff so loads of options if you want to change venue or pick up extra work.Good teams especially in the bigger venues, HDs are good and the area manager does regular check ins.Very happy.

Pros

Good management and good teams, best rates on the town.

Cons

Weekend work

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Fun place to work

Head Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Nottingham City Centre, Nottinghamshire - 1 May 2023

I’ve been with company for over 10 years now and I’ve grown so much working with them.I’ve worked at various events, bars and venues for Bridgegate. They make me feel appreciated, valued at the company.

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Amazing area manager and head door

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Exeter - 30 April 2023

I think this company does vary between doors but my full time door is amazing. The head and deputy take as many teaching moments as possible and even let their staff teach them new things, there's no overly authoritative atmosphere. The area manager is very supportive and acts like a friend to you over any form of boss. Best doors I've worked

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Great working atmosphere and something fun always happens

Head Door Supervisor (Former Employee) - Nottingham - 28 March 2023

Was a great place to work, had a phone call was told to come down that night, had a conversation with the manager and he said 'do you have badge on you, want to start tonight' so i said 'yes' and jumped straight into my first shift that same night. The nightclub scene was eye opening for me. I met many great people and have great memories from my time.

Pros

Great atmosphere if you enjoy meeting random people

Cons

Long hours outside during winter, if you're working front door

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Regular shifts, good rates of pay

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 24 March 2023

Good company, flexible and plenty of opportunities to pick up extra work when busy, regular shifts and one of the best pay rates in the town.Supportive and approachable HDs and management, area manager is always around if you have any issues.

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Security Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Cambridgeshire - 2 December 2022

Always been paid the correct amount and on time! Various venues to work within the company so if not happy with one easy to move to another. I’ve enjoyed working in the two venues iv’e experienced so far …

Pros

Good management and paid correctly

Cons

None so far

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Good fun

Door Supervisor (Former Employee) - Nottingham - 28 August 2022

Decent company to work for. Regular work with potential extra shifts. Good team and easy to get hold of management. Good support by head doormen and looked after in terms of holidays

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Good company to work for.

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - London - 14 February 2022

Good company to work for. Plenty of shift work. If you're sick, they happily find cover. Shifts are mainly bars and nightclubs. Some locations are one man, 2 man door etc depending on the venue.

Pros

Always shifts available.

Cons

No cons

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Excellent

Head Doorman (Former Employee) - Spearmint rhino Leicester - 19 June 2020

Very good place to work and management is very good and easy to speak to . Any problems and they help you as much as they can as long as you doing your job properly.

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Providing security in night clubs and pubs

Security Guard (Former Employee) - Bristol - 13 May 2020

Working from 9 pm until 2-3 am on Friday,Saturday nights mainly but also some Sundays prior to Bank holidays and nights during Christmas.Smart appearance required but coat, tie and high visibility jacket provided by the employer. Free parking behind some night clubs available. Opportunity to meet all types of people from all walks of life. As a security officer you have to carry out body frisks, check handbags and toilets for knives and drugs. There can often be first aid emergencies and you need to be prepared to contact the emergency services. There can also often be some challenging behavior which you may have to deal with. However there is good team work and organisation to help keep everyone safe. You may work inside and also on the Door.

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Never had issue with pay

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - East Midlands - 12 March 2020

Good company to work for. Never had a big issue with this company. Good hours depending on where you work but managers will always insure hours a fair and what you’ve asked for

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Great company to work for

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Nottingham - 10 February 2020

Happy working for bridgegate Lots of hrs Good pay Pay weekly on time Great colleagues Good management happy to help and supportive Best company I've work for in security so far

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Very Productive

Area Manager (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 24 December 2019

All in all this has been a good company to work for as I have seen major growth from management to the company as a whole, my day would normally start by making sure rota's are complete then site visits. I learned alot while working for Bridgegate Security, time management, diarising appointments, Client customer service, general manageing skills. The most enjoyable part of the job would have to be client feed back.

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Productive workplace

Doorman at Nightclubs (Current Employee) - Cannock, Staffordshire - 9 September 2019

I got to know how to use a radio with the correct alphabetical code & the procedures of stopping and searching a male/female with a positive attitude & being respectful.

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Brilliant company.

Door supervisor (Current Employee) - Hertfordshire - 31 July 2019

Before I started with this company, I heard mixed reviews from people. But as always you have to make up your own mind and see it for yourself, so I did. I've had absolutely no issues whatsoever with this company! Been there for 4yrs, they've looked after me in terms of work, and it has all been very professional on both sides. They give me the hours if they are available, and it's not difficult really is it?!?! You do your hours, be part of a team, do a good job, enjoy your work and get paid on a set day, job done. It's extremely easy to get hold of someone from HR, if there should be any issues, they get resolved immediately.

Pros

Great team work and venues.

Cons

None

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A good starting company

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 23 December 2018

I fell really safe where I work the team that I’m working along side are all friendly and helpful , as I’m new to the security Industry I am very grateful for all of the help and guidance that I get from the team that I work with . The wages is always in your account when they say it will be there . There’s always good and bad points for every company but for me they have helped me get my experience that I need I’m grateful to them for giving me the job opportunity as they have taught me so much over the time I have been with the company. You are on your feet a long time but nothing you don’t expect doing this sort of work

Pros

Fantastic team

Cons

As expected long hours

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good venue to work

Door Supervisor (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 5 November 2018

club staff really nice, security staff don't do theyre job properly and don't treat you very nice, unless your in with the bosses they don't care about you

Pros

free water

Cons

long hours

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Average security company

Door Supervisor (Former Employee) - Cardiff City, Cardiff - 2 October 2018

The industry is poorly regulated. Because of this many people are opting to leave the industry, which I can understand why. Bridgegate security are one of the better organized employers in my opinion

Pros

None

Cons

Possible missed payments

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Great Management structure

Close Protection Officer (Former Employee) - All over UK - 19 September 2018

I have worked for Bridgegate as a freelance Close Protection Officer on many occasions over the past 5 years. They always make you feel part of the team, very reasonable rates and always settle invoices bang on time.

Pros

Varied work, god rates, great payers

Cons

long hours...but what do you expect

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Fun workplace

Door Supervisor (Current Employee) - Derby, Derbyshire - 5 September 2017

Bridgegate security ltd isn't just like your normal everyday security group. This company goes the extra mile to make sure all it's staff and venues are accommodated appropriately.

Pros

Great teams

Cons

Salary

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if youve got a good team then you're laughing!

Door Supervisor (Former Employee) - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - 22 July 2017

When I worked for this company there was a good team and everyone watched each others back. It depends on the venue and staff you work with but it seems everyone looks after number one on the doors now. As for the company it wasn't that bad. money could be better though.