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A diverse and interesting character combined with a variety of industry experience and diversity. Works to a very high standard and an excellent communicator. An organic mindset with experience in agroforestry, specifically livestock production including tree based systems and forage production.
NDA, BSc
Mixed Farming
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Full Car Licence, Tractor Licence
Tractor, Combine, Baler, Ploughing, Drilling, Tracked Machine, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Other harvesters, Fencing
Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving
Machinery mined. Operates to a very high standard of cleanliness both in machine presentation and work standards. Pride in doing a job is something I consider very important. I have operated combines and forage harvesters while working locally.
Efficient and safe with high standards of maintenance and repair.
Quick learner and team player. Respectful of equipment. Supportive of others.
Experienced in training and coaching others around machine operation.
Grew up around family friends dairy farms. Part owned a 25 cow suckler herd and I had a flock of 200 sheep of my own. All stock finished and direct sold or sold for breeding. Carcasses were sold into a local high end farm shop and restaurant.
Passionate and experienced around livestock production and producing quality food for the end consumer.
Male
N/A
41
Divorced. Accommodation would be required.
United Kingdom
Berkshire
English, German
Yes
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Running. Nutrition. Rugby. Walk my dogs and part time agility.
183cm 85kg. Fit and healthy. 2 border collies.
No
Self Employed
June 2019 - July 2024
- I decided to start my own company focussing on integrating ex armed forces men and women into the agricultural and horticultural industry.
- Self employed on farms around the south of England. Harvest spent running a large grain store in Wiltshire. Winter months spent hedge cutting, cattle work and fencing
Technology Consultant, covering West Sussex and Hampshire
November 2018 - May 2019
- Build trust with customers ranging from farmers to golf courses and vegetable producers
- Consult customers on technology solutions ranging from mobile app farm management software to satellite imagery and agricultural machines such as combines, seed drills and sprayers
- Develop new training material and sales strategies with cost information and customer benefits leading to a trustworthy business solution
Business Development & Crop Procurement Manager, Andover, Hampshire
December 2017 - October 2018
- I migrated from a Biogas company to the owners of the 6.5Mw Bio Methane Plant
- I worked in crop contract growing and led the procurement of approximately 3000 ha of Wholecrop Hybrid Rye and Maize for Anaerobic Digestion
- One critical factor for successful procurement was relationship management with our farmer customers who grew on an area contract basis.
- During my time successfully increased our average growing area from average 100 to 250 acre blocks and reduced the distance to sites by 50% average route mileage.
- This led to considerable savings on transport and a more effective business
Field Operations Manager, Andover, Hampshire
May 2016 December 2017
- This job started off as seasonal but after 2 months I was asked to take on the responsibility for field operations and harvest planning
- In September 2016 I was given to task of managing 3500 acres of maize to harvest for Biogas Methane Production requiring me to liaise with 35-40 individual farmers growing crop on contract for AD
- This position was a big change of working environment for me but I developed my relationships with each farmer or supplier / partner and improved business operations considerably while increasing crop yields and improving farmer margins.
October 2015 May 2016: Relocating back to England from Germany
Agricultural Machinery Company
August 2005 - October 2015
- Worked in the UK Branch before moving to Germany to work in sales and marketing for 7 years.
Start: 14/11/2024 Finish: Not Specified
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Open to options for the right package and job.
