Chief Development Officer
Driven by innovation, strategy and results, Gavin joined the Checkmate team in March 2019, with over 14 years FM experience across multiple sectors, working for some of the largest international service providers.
With an impressive list of awards and qualifications under his belt, Gavin began his career in 2000 in GE – rapidly working his way up through the ranks to become a regional manager. A green belt in Six-Sigma, Gavin pairs his thirst for new ideas with a strong understanding of the dynamic nature of service-led businesses.
He is hugely excited to be working in the fire safety sector, which is brimming with passionate people who really do want to make a difference to the safety of the built environment around them.
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Down to earth, Gavin takes the time to understand our customers needs and challenges those around him to strive to find the right solution.
Fun fact...
Despite working for the worlds financial powerhouses, degree qualified in Environmental Science, Gavin has not left his “tree-hugging” days behind him and is actively involved in delivering “green” improvements to our business to create a more sustainable future for all.
With rapid passive fire industry growth, Checkmate Fire have been instrumental in shaping customer solutions and driving industry improvement. Continually emphasising the need for accreditation, we pioneer the way in which safety and quality of life saving services are delivered. We relish our customers' fire safety challenges, working tirelessly to improve the UK’s built environment.
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Checkmate Fire Secures 4 Lots on the Hyde Group Fire Safety Framework
With social housing as one of our key sectors, we are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as passive fire contractor on 4 of the Hyde Fire Safety Framework Lots.
Are you prepared for the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022?
From the 23rd of January 2023, new legislation for building owners in England will come into full force – and what better time to check that you’re prepared than Fire Door Safety Week?! To help you, we have collated and paraphrased a couple of the salient points...
Kieran Carlisle is announced as the winner of the Individual Rising Star Award at the ASFP event
Kieran Carlisle is announced as the winner of the Individual Rising Star Award at the ASFP event. Here's what the man himself had to say when he was interviewed shortly after receiving this fantastic accolade.
Kieran Carlisle is shortlisted as a finalist at the ASFP Awards
We are delighted to announce that our very own Kieran Carlisle has been shortlisted for the Individual Rising Star at the prestigious Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Awards taking place on 26th November 2021.
The Budget - A Hot Topic
Until recent pandemic times, a fire could be the single most impactful and devastating event to occur to lives and a business. Budgets, although important, should not stifle necessary decision making.
Checkmate Fire Goes Electric
Way ahead of the government’s aim for all new vehicles to be electric by 2030, we are already on target to achieve a fully electric fleet by the end of this year, reducing our annual C02 footprint by over 98 tonnes!
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GCSE Success for our Budding Fire-Fighter
It’s results day for the nation’s GCSE students, and in spite of the unprecedented times our youth are experiencing, we want to say a huge congratulations to our former work experience student, Conor McBride!
‘Path to Passive Fire Compliance’ CPD a Huge Success!
Checkmate Fire enjoyed another successful CPD event, hosted by our insurance partners, Aviva, in Bristol this month.
