James Oliver Topp

• Set bricks, concrete blocks and structural tiles to prepare for foundation.
• Constructed and assembled prefabricated masonry units derived from specifications.
• Carried out general day-to-day duties on site, keeping debris picked up, safety optimised and supplies organised.
• Interpreted technical drawings and plans to build walls to precise specifications.
• erect and build stone to a high standard
• Situated bricks and masonry units to build chimney and fireplaces.
• Positioned stone to provide veneer facing to walls or other surfaces.
• Read and interpreted sketches and blueprints to measure materials required.
• Constructed repair walls and structures in residential, industrial and commercial locations.
• Maintained faultless quality and safety standards throughout wall constructions and repairs.
• Upheld health and safety standards, wearing necessary PPE and adhering to site regulations.
• Operated hand and power tools practising safety measures.
• Placed bricks to build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations.
• Cut and trimmed bricks and concrete blocks following specifications.
• Maintained compliance with job requirements, specifications and local legislation.
• Participated in project update meetings to evaluate timelines.
• Identified and reported safety hazards to reduce worksite risks.
• Carried out work outlined by site manager compliant with company standards and procedures.

• Attended emergency situations, employing 3.5 years of experience to secure optimal resolutions in line with force regulations.
• Conducted numerous official investigations by interviewing key personnel, gathering evidence and taking official statements.
• Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
• Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
• Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
• Supported large public gatherings by stewarding and patrolling public areas.
• Used proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Provided visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties.
• Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
• Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
• Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
• Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
• Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
• Maintained integrity of crime scenes by guarding area and detaining suspects until arrival of police officer.
• Conducted traffic stops and issued citations to offenders.
• Gathered evidence carefully at crime scenes, enforcing forensic procedure adherence for accuracy.
• Acquired and served warrants for arrests, searches or other purposes.
• Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.

Whilst working for Topp & Holmes builders Ltd for 18 years i learnt and developed many skills and attributes.

The company undertook a vast amounts of projects lactated across the United Kingdom raging from :

Commercial developments

Industrial projects

Private residential projects

Ive had the pleasure of working and running sites on numerous projects on college and university buildings, shopping complexes, housing estates and steel erected units a large quantity of residential projects.