About us
Our History
GUK is a modern organisation offering high quality security solutions across multiple sectors built on family values and traditions.
Over our years of operation we have developed and optimised extremely robust and efficient processes for delivering our services. Our application of these processes ensures that we provide a consistently high level of service for all of our clients, whilst adapting delivery specifications to reflect individual requirements and expectations of each client and their sites.
February 2003
GUK launches
Michael Rust launches GUK with just two employees covering a 24-hour a day security operation at a countryside property
November 2003
London office
The team sets up a permanent office in the BIC London office building
January 2005
First national contract
GUK secures its first national contract looking after the Co-op
January 2006
SIA licences introduced
All GUK guards are awarded SIA licences
April 2012
£15million
Over £15million turnover
February 2013
Reception UK (RUK)
Reception UK (RUK) launches expanding our client services
May 2013
IFSEC & Firex awards
Awarded IFSEC & Firex awards for guarding service delivery
July 2013
The London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to inspire Britain
GUK are listed in The London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to inspire Britain
August 2013
GUK Aviation
GUK Aviation launches expanding our client services even further
October 2013
Birmingham office opened
Opening of new Birmingham office, giving us an extra regional base of operations.
2015
Achieved Carbon Neutral status
Achieved Carbon Neutral status as part of our environmental commitment.
October 2015
ACS Champion of the Year
GUK shortlisted for the ACS Champion of the Year at the prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2015
November 2015
Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith becomes GUK's Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
September 2016
Achilles audit
GUK achieve an official score of 99% after successful completion of Achilles audit
April 2017
GUK Technical Services Launches
GUK Technical Services launches, expanding product offer to our client base
2018
Service Excellence Awards
GUK and RUK launch our own Service Excellence Awards to celebrate staff excellence.
2018
Reading office opened
Opening of new Reading office base.
November 2018
GUK move to new Head Office
GUK move to new Head Office to accommodate growth
January 2019
Control Centre move to state of the art VRM Centre
Control Centre move to state of the art VRM Centre based in GUKs new head office.
2021
Net Carbon Pledge
GUK and RUK pledged to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2030
2021
Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid vehicles launched as part of our fleet
2021
Quality Management System
Launch of Quality Management System (QMS) online platform.
2022
17 years in top 0.5% of ACS
This year marks 17 years of GUK being in the top 0.5% of ACS score
February 2023
GUK is 20 years old
GUK is proud to celebrate our 20 year anniversary
April 2024
GUK Launches High Performer Training
Launch of custom bespoke training programme for high performer staff