Michael Manning began his locksmithing career in 1998 at Frank O'Neill Locksmith, the largest locksmith company in south-east Queensland at the time. Michael refined his abilities on Bundall Road in Bundall (Surfers Paradise), specialising in high security safe work for big banks and government departments, in addition to ordinary locksmith work, such as building, house, and company security, as well as automotive and electronic locks. Michael began working for a medium sized Locksmith company in Tweed Heads after completing his apprenticeship, offering locksmith services to clients in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Michael launched Imperial Locksmiths in 2004, a company that provides high-quality locksmith services to its customers. Michael specialises in Late model car keys, high security safe work, including opening and servicing for major banks, jewellers, and government departments, in addition to regular locksmith work. With over 24 years of expertise in the sector, Michael has established a solid reputation for providing his clients with professional and knowledgeable locksmith services.