Ian Rossin
Ashington,Northumberland
Summary
I am a security and defence professional, with over 9 years experience within a variety of roles and contexts in the British army. I am currently working as a self employed bricklayer with 12 years experience gained before and after serving. During my time in the British army I gained experience of operating at a strategic level within multi-agency environment demonstrating an ability to work in an effective, collaborative, and transparent manner. Serving on operations in Estonia and training potential snipers for sniper cadres.
I am a professional driver with up to cat c + e licence. I drove for the MOD, civilian fuel tankers during the fuel shortage 2021.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Bricklayer
Self employed subcontracted to J and W groundworks
Ashington, Northumberland
2022.06 - Current
- worked on new build and private projects with a price range of two hundred thousand up to two million pound.
- completed all aspects of bricklaying and masonry to a high standard.
- read technical drawings and plans to build houses to precise specifications.
Army Soldier
British army
Bulford Camp, Wiltshire
2013.04 - 2022.06
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises, ensuring maximum safety.
- Successively passed a sniper badge course. 2015
- Assisted in the training of potential snipers to a standard that they could successively pass a sniper badge course.
- Took part in two operations in Estonia (op Cabrit 1 and 7) 2017 and 2020.
- Completed junior non commissioned officer course. 2017
- Passed ADR dangerous goods course and have drove ammunition, fuel and explosives for the army since 2017 till 2021.
- Took part in various arduous exercises around the world for example Canada, Kenya and the Falkland's.
- Passed cat H in a armoured vehicle. 2015
Fuel tanker driver MOD
MOD / Hoyer
Manchester, Valero Terminal and Stanlow Terminal, North West
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Made delivery's to motorway services and fuel garages in the North West normally within a two hour radios of the Valero Manchester Terminal.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents or delivery delays, protecting both company and customer interests.
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to relevant mechanics.
- Took the time to take as much knowledge and experience as I could from the full time experienced Hoyer drivers at the Manchester terminal.
- Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills. filled in necessary paperwork.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Bricklayer
self employed and employed by large building company's.
Bedlington, Northumberland
2005.01 - 2013.01
- Fully qualified bricklayer NVQ level 3. Completing various types of building work including new builds, stone mason work and repair work.
- Ensured faultless quality and safety standards throughout wall constructions and repairs.
- Provided detailed quotes and estimates to clients, clearly accounting for labour, materials and additional costs.
- Maintained perfect attendance and punctuality throughout duration of employment.
- Consistently met required health and safety requirements, wearing necessary PPE and adhering to site regulations for continued compliance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
Education
Hostile Environment Close Protection operative -
Horizon security solution ltd / 11 April - 14 April 2026
2001.04 -
Close protection (BTEC level 3) -
Horizon security solutions Ltd / 24 march -10 April 2026
2001.04 -
FREC 3 -
Horizon security solutions ltd / 19 march - 23 march 2026
Driver Qualifications -
Civilian / Army
Sniper Badge Course -
British army infantry school, Brecon
2015-07
SIA Licence -
1082 2294 8577 5263 / Valid until 21 may 2029
NVQ Level 3 Trowel Occupations, Bricklayer -
Ashington college
Ashington, Northumberland2007-01
Skills
- Close protection
- Driving
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Security Operations
- Team leadership
- Administration
- Surveillance/recce
- Route planning
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address - 55 Harrington way Ashington ne639jn
Contact number - 07801970146.
Date of birth - 14 October 1987.
Marital Status - Married.
Leisure pursuits - Football, running, skydiving.
References - Exemplary references available upon request.
Timeline
Bricklayer
Self employed subcontracted to J and W groundworks
2022.06 - Current
Fuel tanker driver MOD
MOD / Hoyer
2021.10 - 2021.12
Army Soldier
British army
2013.04 - 2022.06
Bricklayer
self employed and employed by large building company's.
2005.01 - 2013.01
Hostile Environment Close Protection operative -
Horizon security solution ltd / 11 April - 14 April 2026
2001.04 -
Close protection (BTEC level 3) -
Horizon security solutions Ltd / 24 march -10 April 2026
2001.04 -
FREC 3 -
Horizon security solutions ltd / 19 march - 23 march 2026
Driver Qualifications -
Civilian / Army
Sniper Badge Course -
British army infantry school, Brecon
SIA Licence -
1082 2294 8577 5263 / Valid until 21 may 2029
NVQ Level 3 Trowel Occupations, Bricklayer -
Ashington college