Gillott began his career with
Worsbrough Bridge Athletic, before moving to hometown club
Barnsley in 1953. Gillott made five
Football League appearances at Barnsley over the course of six years, leaving to sign for
Chelmsford City in July 1959, being signed by manager
Harry Ferrier for a fee of £1,000. In 1964, Gillott, and fellow Chelmsford stalwart Derek Tiffin, were jointly awarded two testimonials against Swedish club
IFK Holmsund and
Romford. In May 1966, Gillott signed for
Margate, being made club captain on his arrival. Gillott made 64 appearances in all competitions for Margate over the course of a
single season, before re-signing for Chelmsford. Upon his return to Chelmsford, Gillott was appointed reserve team manager. On 10 January 1970, Gillott made his final appearance for Chelmsford in a 4–3
FA Trophy loss against
Bedford Town. Following his time at Chelmsford City, Gillott played for Old Chelmsfordians, playing for the club into his fifties. ==References==