Hands-on farm operative with a strong work ethic, adaptable to a wide range of outdoor and agricultural tasks.
NVQ Level 1,2
Mainly Livestock
IRATA Rope Access - Level 1
First Aid - Level 1
Grade 12 (South Africa) NQL 4:
SUBJECTS:
English
Afrikaans
Field Husbandry
Animal Husbandry
Biology
Geography
Full Car Licence
Tractor, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Fencing
Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving
Chainsaw operator
Brushcutter
Power tools
Sheep: Flock range 500 - 1500
Baltex
Blackface
Suffolk
Bluefaced Leicester
Texel
Chevoit
Shetland
EasyCare
Crossbreeds
Beef/Dairy: Herd range 100 - 150
Hereford
English Longhorn
Blue Grey
Welsh Black
Ayrshire
Male
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47
Yes - married with 2 children
South Africa - British Passport Holder
Berwickshire
English
Yes
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Spend time with my family, outdoors when possible
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2024 2026 | Eachwick, England
Herd Feeding Lead / Farm Operative
Lead daily herd feeding operations and support livestock health and welfare
Operate farm machinery and feeding equipment
Carry out fencing, repairs and general farm maintenance
Support milking routines and wider livestock operations
Assist with seasonal arable work and general farm duties
Work independently and as part of the wider farm team to maintain efficient daily
operations
Monitor livestock condition and support nutritional management
2014 2024 | Tzaneen, South Africa
Production Manager & Quality Assurance Manager
Managed large operational teams within a fast-paced production environment.
Planned workflows and coordinated machinery, logistics and production schedules
Maintained health and safety standards across operations.
Supported machinery maintenance and minimised downtime through proactive problem-solving.
Worked closely with teams to ensure productivity targets and quality standards were consistently achieved.
Participated in and coordinated responses to forest fires and other emergency incidents, working alongside teams to protect personnel, timber resources and surrounding land.
Pershore, England | 2006 - 2010 & Farm, Wales | 2006 - 2010
Recurring pre-seasonal lambing activities to ensure maximum outcomes over 4 years.
Indoor and Outdoor stockman overseeing livestock specialising in lambing/calving
Bedding up and shed control: hygiene control for prevention of disease and infections
Overseeing ewes throughout the lambing process, assisting in troublesome areas when required
Mother-on lambs or assist with tubing where necessary
Penning up and various methods of adoption, consistent monitoring until ready for outdoor
Providing optimal nutrition at all times, supplementing when required
Specialising difficult/complication birth processes with a low mortality rate
Administering medications - vaccinations, injections, naval
Detail and castration, foot trimming, drenching and udder checks
Training assistants
General farm maintenance: fencing, bush clearing and hazard control
Damage inspection
Supporting the day-to-day running of the farm
Experience in arable work - ploughing, baling and harvesting
Tractor and telehandler/forklift
Chainsaw operator
General Farm Work
Woodwork
Various, United Kingdom | 2000 - 2006
Seasonal farm work specialising in lambing/calving as per description above as well as but not limited to:
Fruit picking
Vegetable harvesting
Seeding
General farm housekeeping and safety
Start: 31/10/2026 Finish: Not Specified
Scotland
Permanent
The Scottish Borders or North East England