Photography Audit - Hermes, Burtonwood, Warrington - November 2018

A photographic audit of the German Parcel Delivery giant Hermes. at Burtonwood, Warrington. The 'man with camera' alarm brought security to a standstill whilst the rest of the staff had a giggle at the obvious unimportance of the incident. Five security personnel, none of which appeared to know the law, descended upon me. So revered was Hermes by one of the security officers that he suggested that my activity can't be Kosher, otherwise I would have asked permission to carry out this lawful activity in a public place off the German giant. Hmm...think we had wars regarding the threat of that type of scenario didn't we?

[@GBPaddling]

It never ceases to amaze me that a Corporation can buy a person's mind body and soul for minimum wage?

[@GBPaddling]

And when the time comes to make them redundant.............Herpes will not hesitate.........He who tried and did his best, went down the road just like the rest.

[@nickjupp6868]

@Mr Scratch he gets minimum wage plus some adli vouchers as head security

[@GeorgeLungu618]

😀😀😀👍🏻

[@DawgBreff]

Should of told that busy-body to go self-copulate elsewhere...

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

@@GBPaddling excellent statement !👍 I've experienced that in the workplace.

[@RonSeymour1]

You should have photographed their football field. You know, where they kick all the parcels around.

[@brett1538]

Done

[@gb5uq]

If it's anything like the huge place they have in Rugby there's no one to kick anything around. It doesn't employ a soul. Entirely run by robots. All the jobs are gone. A tory parasites dream of heaven.

[@liamslavin2135]

they've bolloxed so many of my customers parcels!

[@helencoven]

Ron Seymour that’s such a pity cos I might have seen some of my lost Hermes parcels!

[@TheGakky123]

Brett Harland It’s all done handball. They have over 100 staff on a shift. Parcels are thrown into the trailers by hand. Parcels are smashed, crushed and stood on. Why? Because time matters more, I worked there👍🏼 I once had an iPhone loose, I didn’t know what to do so I asked the manager, he just thrown it in the bin..😂

[@daveclements9892]

I'm finding this very educational as a security supervisor of a secure site. Most places tell you when you start that photography is not allowed and that is often true when ON site on private land. But a lot of guards don't understand the law in regards to photography from a public place, and all we can do is educate people. 100% of the time you would be approached by guards and police because it is a very unusual encounter and experience. Thanks for this.

[@glosfishgb6267]

sorry but who doesnt know photography is not a crime lol

[@andyh6849]

I think even FP would tell you that coming out to have a chat is expected.... but its the approach you take and the words you choose that's important.... By all means, go out and have a chat, ask if they need anything, ask if they would mind letting you know what their up to, but to do anything other than that is out of order

[@UncleMarty]

Dave, the fact that you do what you do and watch stuff like this makes me believe you're good at your job brother :) I like to video and take pics and I don't like it when people give you crap for it. You're clearly someone who wouldn't get in my face when doing so and I thank you for that :) Merry Xmas from my family to yours! Hope you have an awesome one and hats off to you and the site your clearly protect well :)

[@Bob10009]

I like your calm attitude, sense of humour and the fact that you acknowledge when people are friendly and even that the bald guy came back to admit he was wrong. Nice to see someone not simply out to cause trouble and provoke a hostile reaction.

[@gavinmcinally8442]

Ex cop. There's probably a good reason for that.

[@geneticdisease]

He left after he was offered a key role in a Disney film about a man who rang the bells.

[@mikegb1969]

he kept on eating all the donuts.

[@lakesideaudio]

@@geneticdisease it’s the bells mr modo

[@francismartinevans]

My guess is he's had a stroke. See the way his mouth moves sideways.... Probably had to retire for health reasons.

[@Khryptic]

had a stroke cos he got excited about someone performing a lawful activity and they gave him the boot

[@McIntosh1150]

The big fat bully doing the thousand yard stare at the end was soooooo amusing!!!!!!

[@chalkproductions]

Fantastic Venue & great to see the Pub Landlord along with Lenny Henry doing the rounds with the Pontins Blue Coats. missed the chance to buy tickets, so thank you for this rare footage, burst two ribs laughing at the entertainment.

[@Superking.Menthol]

Al Murray after a stroke and a caffeine spike. Not surprised he didn't last long in the police. West Midlands loss was MAN Commercial Protection Ltd's gain.

[@jonh6912]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ivancarter7564]

Did you know that west mids has the highest number of convicted paedophile ex cops

[@maximan4363]

OMG, I just watched this then read your comment!! I was thinking exactly the same thing!!! Al Murray after a stroke!! LMAO!!

[@mrstanhope1516]

Yes, couldn’t quite place the man!! Al Murray indeed.

[@GpoppaJohn]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 totally cracked me up.

[@mercomania]

The look on the numpty´s face as he walked back into the Depot was priceless.

[@ibez07]

BALDY LOOKS LIKE A BOND VILLAIN AND SOUNDS LIKE HES ON DAY RELEASE

[@TheJimbojetset1]

hes on the coke with that dropped lip i know cause my friend has it when his bang on it

[@VAX1970]

Looks like he has had a stroke...

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

@@VAX1970 it's called bells palsy lol

[@maccajames28]

A Poundland bond villain

[@carsandstuff365]

Too many pies

[@goldkerux]

Thanks Focus Pocus, you are helping all the video/photographers in the UK. Helping them by educating the people on what they can do.

[@paullord3549]

It never ceases to amaze me that they always provide the desired reaction. All these security guards need to do is ask the question, quickly realise the real purpose of the photographer and then just walk away and wait until he gets bored and moves onto the next prospect, Simples.

[@scotttchviski6706]

You should start a training company, Paul. A year on and FP is still reeling them in.

[@breachofthepeace1829]

I love your concise and calm responses to people and somehow manage to turn the need to answer the questions onto them. I wish I was so cool during heated discussions.

[@MrMinimanmatt]

Dude stop parking your vehicle so close. That way they get your name and address when they check it. It will come back to bite you when they start to harass you.

[@boztec7187]

@Gorgeous Greg Have you got any links to these companies. I'd like to leave them some choice reviews. 😉🤣✌

[@curious736]

Absolutely...... be careful with giving them such an easy chunk of personal information.

[@thewrongopinion7811]

I was once stopped by the police in Burnley walking to the train station, carrying luggage which included a tripod. The police officer wanted to know what I was planning on taking photographs of because of "y'know, everything that's happening just now". I replied that I was going to the train station...FFS. Meanwhile work vans are getting robbed up and down the country and the police literally take no interest.

[@BrainUser1]

Terrorist and bank robbers walk around with tripods? Sheer stupidity of them.

[@ffudon]

Great audits - probably the best audit content videos in the UK right now - keep up the good work, and stay safe ;-)

[@barneybear2271]

I’m important because I have a hi viz jacket.

[@ultradawg1]

He should've been in Viz magazine

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

More importantly "a clean hiv viz jacket"

[@gayninja4823]

Come on Barney,play fair, he's also been given a big bunch of keys,so he obviously owns the place!!

[@leewakenell7689]

i'm even more important because I have a blue one

[@philmegson497]

Never seen your films before, but got to say these are some of the funniest things I've seen in a long time, I cant believe that you haven't been approached by Netflix to screen them on TV. These are by far the best entertainment that you don't need a BBC license for. Keep it up mate.

[@JB_inks]

He's going to stop every car that goes by with a dash cam

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

I imagine security guy is homeless now that Notredam Cathedral burnt down.

[@Stuart_George]

Nearly spat my coffee out when I read that comment!! I liked the fact his hi viz said 'MAN' on the back. I wondered if it was to remind him whose coat it was.!!

[@8djam]

Phahaha

[@badegg3210]

I think that's a likely hunch

[@tsepoza]

As broke as a church mouse he is🤣

[@Redpaw000]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@boblowski4209]

Never want your vids to end mate. Crackin' 👍

[@Raven-go6kt]

Love these videos, thank you for not only making a point regarding our rights and freedom's but also making us aware of what buffoons are in charge of these sites. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ODX171]

Next time ask the Security Guard if HE has PERMISSION to come off property onto a public sidewalk and GIVE YOU UNLAWFUL ORDERS !!! Also ask him if he's checking any cars WITH DASHCAMS that may be recording !

[@Star-fe8ch]

Nothing better than finding a channel as entertaining as this! You make me laugh! Thank you 🙏

[@andrewkirwin6629]

You should say that you are making a film starring any idiot that comes along! Tell them that you will not be sharing the royalties😂

[@juliematt1997]

😀😁😂😁😂😀

[@dean-gm1lg]

Yes and it's called idiots are us

[@davidthomas4095]

What a good advert for Hermes, bet they get loads more customers from this video. They can be assured their precious goods will be well protected with this team on the job.

[@ibez07]

it doesnt matter what you like = BRILLIANT

[@paulm5885]

Thanks for doing these videos. I think it's important these rights are exercised. Rights not exercised are all to easily lost.

[@robdavtay]

Ooooh, that look he gave you when he was closing the gate. You must have been shaking in your boots!

[@pappy9892]

Excellent stuff Focus Pocus. Really enjoy the quality of your videography and photography. As well as your amiable approach yet firm stance in the face of different levels of hostility.

[@darrenpaul54]

My god and he's security manager 😂 .He couldn't manage an order at McDonald's 😁

[@theflashingblade283]

dazzap looks like he’s had plenty of McDonald’s to me....

[@darrenpaul54]

@@theflashingblade283 certainly does🙄

[@nickjupp6868]

mcdonalds is his previous employer.. ? in his terms and conditions layed out by his doctor was that he wasnt allowed near anyone human. and that he must not be allowed near anything sharp.

[@04mancusos]

Insult to Mcdonald's workers, they have more brains than these idiots hahah

[@matthewsurridge-smale5728]

Did he chuck that cup in the bush just gone 7:00

[@greatnation69]

Baldy has got a single digit IQ

[@psmuk19]

every video I watch of yours I say just one more, then 2 hours later I finally start working thats the sign of a good video.

[@daghammar4385]

This video was enriched when the pretty young lady wearing the glasses came along.

[@fingers140]

She can grab my lens

[@johnfellows2867]

@@fingers140 She is gorgeous !!

[@iquacksuducks5882]

This guy is the UK equivalent of News Now Houston. Keep up the good work.

[@darrenpaul54]

Just watched this for the second time.Chuckle brother's spring to mind.And the manager reminds me of zippy😂

[@johndufton9686]

I see Romesh Ranganathan has a new job.

[@kalkan98]

All someone can say is UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Another great job done.......

[@Sveinbeard]

Why do these people with badges and uniforms never know the law?

[@iancasey704]

Because sadly these days noone is trained properly that's down to mangment unfortunately

[@helmethead72]

Well done sir! Keep up the good work! What a bunch of spoons...

[@padidivemaster1963]

You 've done the great job behalf of all photographers. Cheers

[@peterb2272]

"I'm an ex-police officer so I know the law". Hahahaha.

[@BusterCapInYoAss]

Noooo.... Don't fall for that ol' chestnut. He said "ex-Police", he didn't say Police Officer. A lot of former Police Force employees tend to do that, I knew a guy that got a descent job at a Uni as head of security, it was made common knowledge he was "Ex-", he was a civvy responsible for Lost Property.

[@henrymorris7293]

and there goes the credibility of the security manager - bloody sook !!!!! :-) ;-)

[@t5jerry]

im gobsmacked !!!!! in this day and age i CANNOT believe how many people are misinformed about filming in public, i would have told them , that when the police HAVE confirmed that your correct ,that they can come back to you and apologise, for there ignorance.......

[@andygray4418]

I love the way those two shook hands as if they had just solved the crime of the century. Standing around congratulating each other.

[@BrainUser1]

They need some uplifting, teamwork stupidity support.

[@billd7871]

Are all security personel special needs?

[@nickjupp6868]

this is what happens when you dont pay your tax bill, its either employ special needs or the baliffs will smash your doors in... hermes are victims just like the poor camera guy and us for watching it...

[@Jaydworld89]

Not all... I'm not. But the odd fuktard does get though lol

[@lehanedermot]

Only the ones in charge

[@gollum0472]

11.50 the look of distain that you didn't bow to his demands. Looks like Private Pyle from Full Metal Jacket.

[@samsmoot1]

Nice channel. Not a lot of good 'auditor' vids from UK photographers, but I like your style of presentation and generally affable attitude. And the photography is OK too.

[@colinsaunderson6682]

i love looking back at ur old vids ..still make me smile

[@Weedug]

Hope you can keep uploading videos, they're excellent. Park where you want. Take care

[@SnakePliskin770]

I love the way you stand up for your rights, it really annoys me that these people think they have the right to demand to know what your doing. Your a great auditor please keep your videos coming

[@BLAHBLAH-ov8mt]

​@ChessmindedThinker The biggest single failing of the police and security services in the history of terrorism and you're trying to use it to your advantage. A 'known' man who'd been on a terrorist watch list, on private property, carrying a rucksack that he could hardly stand up with in a venue that he had no business being, looking so out of place and yet he still was able to detonate, because of pr!cks like you. You're comparing that to a photographer in public....you silly silly man. The fact that you are this stupid is the reason that why terrorist attacks work and children die. Get another job you m0r0n.

[@MrPrendo62]

What a tool you are ,I really hope you can have a better understanding of what's going on in this world

[@MrPrendo62]

I'm 61 and your account is nonsense

[@badegg3210]

Hermes definitely need a thorough auditing...from the inside out - the number of parcels their drivers have misdelivered in my area alone!

[@stanilandgavin4834]

Great advertisement for My Hermes as a company well done 👍

[@RonSeymour1]

With a large tripod be careful that the police do not try to charge you with obstruction of the footpath. Be ready to move if necessary if any one comes along.

[@RonSeymour1]

@DC-8 Tailpost I totally agree with you but the police are not like you or me are they.?They will make up the charge and use it to try to ID. Best not to give them that excuse. I did say be prepared to move didn't I?

[@bobbybobster7595]

DC-8 Tailpost welcome to Britain. Ron is right, they would try and get you on anything here to rub their egos.

[@WorksopGimp]

@@bobbybobster7595 True but the evidence would be on camera so not a good move for the cops to try

[@seamasterist]

"Man Commercial Protection Ltd", they're good! I appreciate that this posting is two yrs old, but seriously what sad times we live in! Looking forward to some new audits from you soon.

[@untrainedprofessionals2374]

Gotta say I've watched a few of your videos and like the way you conduct yourself. What gets me is if some of these companies don't like pictures taken then block the view from the street eg better fence shrubs hedges etc.. and police seem be confused on who they are employed by. they do not receive their pay from the company that calls them. If no laws are being broken then surely they should simply inform the complainant and move along.

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

Fantastic. It’s time we all stood up to all this heavy handed ness

[@jaceacekalgoorlie]

I like what you do, but your choice of parking place isnt good.

[@Peter-ih2bv]

jace ace Unless he is using a vehicle registered to another person with a different name and address!

[@IronMan-qi3yg]

@24paljim unfortunately, double yellow lines and parking restrictions cover the verge and all of the adopted highway behind the carriageway

[@andkyrmar]

Dave Mustaine No. Cars can park on the pavement without being ticketed for being on the yellow line. BUT it’s illegal for a car to be DRIVING on a pavement. But a parked car isn;t being driven. It has to be seen to be driven for an offence to be recorded. BUT cars routinely park half on a pavement and half on a road. Technically illegal as the car had to be driven onto the pavement. But if cars did not use the pavement to park, access would be blocked on 1000s of UK streets because they are so narrow and built before cars were mainstream. So, it’s a law that isn’t really enforced.

[@christotaljaard7984]

I like the way you conduct yourself. Well done mate...from South Africa

[@lfcfusilier]

Obviously don't know if all of the videos taken have the same theme to them or just ones posted, no criticism meant, but it's noticeable that these big companies have a default position of assuming they can do what they want, all of the examples I'v seen leave the companies with a case to answer for harassment.

[@pb5946]

Lol. Just round the corner from where i live. Good work man. Love ya vids.

[@StartMan09]

That "Security Manager" was on a power trip. Rude and unprofessional to his own bloody colleagues!

[@missmariss5037]

I live in Warrington, nice to see someone doing an audit here 👍🏻❤

[@66737pbain]

Lenny Henry's put on a bit of weight

[@ultradawg1]

Although he did seem just more interested rather than authoritarian unlike "Baldy the Butthurt"

[@moleman1961]

66737pbain Ha!

[@iangibnos2114]

Lenny Henry would have played the race card.

[@licensingact]

@66737pbain 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 & isn't very chatty

[@AJ-Themes-for-Great-Cities]

Brilliant.... love your work.

[@Superking.Menthol]

I documented here a few months a go. From a social and geographical perspective. The backdrop of Fiddlers Ferry, how USAF Hangars have been replaced by Global Capitalism Hangars. How the town was promised a techonlogical science park, then the recession gave us the ultimatum of a high security prison or flat pack industrial park. I was down there for a few hours, didn't get any hassle.

[@JakeL-w7y]

You should see the new fecking housing estate they're building now on the old airfield, as someone who grew up literally over the motorway in great Sankey and still live by here, this town is going to shit, the council are breaking guidelines set out for them and are destroying the greenband they are supposed to protect, if you ever think about covering anymore stories about this area please feel free to contact me and I could get you quite a few people who'd be happy for an interview, if you haven't already please visit the RAF Burtonwood Heritage center near Gulliver's world and have a a chat with the blokes in there and they'd be more than happy to have a chat about how the area has changed and false promises made by the council

[@ThisIsMTH]

Just found your channel - love it. Thank you.

[@wiseman-hi4rq]

Is that the aldi version of Dara Obrian

[@iquacksuducks5882]

Ye, his name is Dara No Brain

[@kevinyoung6518]

Dara o briain?

[@JB_inks]

Looks like Dara had a stroke

[@buster9102]

pls keep it up m8 old one i know but cant find anything new we miss your banter

[@UncleFeedle]

Idiocy is a requirement of the job. Only the very daftest make it to Head of Security.

[@david1731048]

Just because the contracts are lucrative for the security companies, doesn't mean its lucrative for the hi-viz staff on the ground

[@ericwoodward5102]

I've never seen any one so professional and cool so unperturbed, your good mate.

[@peterkinge4461]

Head of security? What a bully knob head he needs a smack

[@daytona1212]

Good thing the people here in the Netherlands are not as paranoid. I have been filming a large postal distributioncenter and a insurance company, and peope didn't even blink. Some of them were even waving and asking "i'm I gonna be in the paperp?" and they went on their way. The people in this video should take their medication before they leave home.

[@utube7637]

A bit of information. Mr Angry was disciplined and released from his job. He was never a police officer. That was gained from a foia

[@bionic4368]

The happy black chappy knew what was going on from the start, Mr Potato head however. 😅😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@paulscotcher647]

The bottom line is,the Plod are are not there to help...we all know it!

[@8djam]

Got to admit I love these videos, good work!

[@Superking.Menthol]

GMB Union were there the other weekend protesting about the conditions there... bet they didn't hear a peep off security as there were many of them.

[@JakeL-w7y]

I used to work there and the dodgy shit they do is unbelievable

[@Ian-ev5tg]

Your sarcasm and wit and even the voice reminds me of karl pilkington. I absolutely love your videos, you need to make more.

[@TheKira699]

I think he went to lock himself into his safe space...he was totally pissed off and if looks could kill...you and your car would have exploded via his heat ray eyes.

[@ysgol3]

I like what you said about the chap on the left at the end, heartwarming really.

[@stephendines1936]

Give a guy a high Viz Pay him crap wages and he thinks he's above everything.

[@shropshirelassuk7062]

Hi FP, nice work yet again. I see that Mateus Bully has commented about parking where they could get your reg number. Of course, only certain people can access the DVLA and Hermes per se would not have access BUT don't forget that Mr. Angry told you he was ex-police. As you yourself pointed out to the officer in your Rolls Royce/Cheshire Police drone video - misuse of police computers is rife. It just takes a quick phone call to an old mate.... As you said though, Mr. Angry calmed down and all ended well.

[@DarthEditous]

I wish there was somewhere interesting enough to cause this kind of reaction to a camera near where I live.

[@richiesquest3283]

Such loyalty for a company that pays so little.

[@stevie301271]

After watching US audits, it's nice to see one's done here, but like has been said if you park so close to where you audit they will just identify you through your vehicle.

[@GRACEORT]

When you fail the education system you end up like the big 10 Men Dunce in a yellow vest and bald head 😂😂

[@mothman1984]

Awww that poor overgrown baby who claimed to be an ex cop. I think he just needed his nappy changing 😂

[@oscarsurvey3853]

Hi, for future reference. Double yellow lines on carriageway cover black of footway, i.e. boundary to boundary edge of public highway which covers any footpaths. So you could be ticketed, if police should showed any interest - which is very unlikely. Most councils employ parking wardens who only look for easy targets, in city centres.

[@moodyguymick]

How come the tea lady turned up ? Just one sugar for me luv !

[@bobbybobster7595]

moodyguymick haha classic

[@strobey]

Looked like fatty had scoffed all the biscuits too

[@georgedoherty6743]

What a buffoon the guy who was the ex copper in the high viz vest seemed, but glad he came back at least to admit his mistake. Good stuff again !

[@boogiewoogie6278]

If you were stood there making a drawing of the building or even a painting....would they be as paranoid or confrontational.?

[@misterchippie]

I love that he had to have "MAN" printed on the back of his jacket, just to remind himself.

[@antonoat]

This type of photography must pay well if you can afford a gitzo, lol. You should tell them you are recording air currents and it is of particular interest that the air currents around their facility are behaving in an aggravated manner.

[@clive.r1414]

Initially I thought why cause all this grief to ordinary working folk. After watching yours and other YT channels I realise it has wider implications for our country. Knowing what the law is so important. Being ignorant is not an excuse.

[@tink6212]

Shouldn't you ask for some form of ID from any of these security guys before you talk to them? Don't they have to provide you with that? Maybe get an Uber to your spots, and get an Uber to pick you up?

[@wolvoman1]

So if a person has a good photographic memory, it would create a suspicion if you where caught looking at the building for any amount of time, but a camera is different, how?

[@seanswanson7613]

When I worked any type of security what happened out side the gates or fences or doors it had nothing to do with me or the company.

[@jack161721]

Professional photography.

[@johnbratley6926]

Jog on sunshine and take the rest of your playgroup with you.

[@Busterpoo1964]

5 years on and i can report that absolutely nothing has changed