We are delighted to go “behind the scenes” to meet the people who make 4 Site Security thrive! This month, we sat down with Andrew (Andy) Hyde, who joined us in August as our new Contract Manager, to get to know just what “makes him tick” in and outside of work:
Andy’s journey to 4 Site Security
Andy’s career path is a testament to adaptability and resilience. Starting out at 16 as an apprentice joiner, he earned his qualifications before a badly broken arm forced a complete pivot. At 18, he took up work as a doorman to help fund his college education.
After college, Andy built a stellar reputation returning to the security industry, working in retail security with leading industry firms. Starting on the front line as a guard, he swiftly climbed the ranks to manager and eventually Facilities Manager, supporting distribution centres across Scotland and Northern Ireland for a high profile UK home improvement and garden retailer.
When looking for his next step, 4 Site Security stood out immediately. Known form being human-centric and relationship-focused, the company aligned perfectly with Andy's personal values.
"There’s a fantastic atmosphere here. It really feels like enjoying yourself while getting paid for it! I know there will always be challenging times, but I feel completely backed by the team and the strong 4 Site Security family. I already feel such am strong bond with my colleagues,” says Andy.
Professional focus and vision
In his role as Contract Manager, Andy oversees key guarding contracts for a global shipping and integrated logistics conglomerate alongside Maritime, a major UK based intermodal and road-rail freight logistics provider.
Andy’s management philosophy centres on three core pillars:
- Investing in people: equipping security officers with the tools and support they need to deliver service excellence.
- Transparent communication: building strong, honest, and lasting relationships with clients to ensure total satisfaction.
- Work-life balance: fostering a healthy work-life harmony for himself and his operational teams.
Beyond the Job
When he’s not busy managing contracts, Andy loves spending quality time with his family and outdoors:
- Family and sports: Andy has spent years traveling the world supporting his now 18-year-old son, who achieved the title of Under-17 Amateur K1 Kickboxing Champion. He also loves going camping with his daughter.
- Green fingers: during the Covid lockdown, Andy and his daughter built a vegetable patch that he still passionately tends to today.
- Four-legged companion: you can often find Andy out walking his rescue Boxer dog, Shelby.
We are delighted to welcome Andy to the 4 Site Security family.