Male available for Mainly Arable, Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming, Other work

CV Ref No. CV Reference No. - 43510

Herdsman/Farm machinery operator currently working on a 12,000hd Holstein feedlot. Over 15years experience operating all types of farm machinery. Livestock experience with over 10 years knowledge. Mechanically minded with welding qualifications. Work anywhere in the UK.

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Qualifications and Experience

Relevant qualifications

NVQ Level 1,2

Type of farming wanted

Mainly Arable, Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming, Other

Other qualifications

* FETAC Special Purpose Award Level 5 Mounting of Abrasive Wheels
* EN Certificate in Welding (EN287)
* Manual Handling

Driving Licence

Full Car Licence, Tractor Licence

Equipment experience

Tractor, Baler, Ploughing, Drilling, Tracked Machine, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Other harvesters, Fencing

Livestock experience

Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving

Other equipment experience

I have operated a vast range of agricultural machinery for over 15 years in Ireland and Canada such as Class, John Deere, Newholland, JCB, Case quad tracks and CAT challenger. I have worked for contractors in Ireland hauling silage, buck racking, mowing, bailing, stacking and using slurry tanker and umbilical system. On a crop farm in Canada I operated a self propelled case patriot sprayer and flexicoil cultivators. I also can operate 360 track machine but do not have ticket.

Other livestock experience

10 years experience working with cattle and sheep, such as calving and lambing. Currently working on a 12000hd beef feedlot in as a herdsman for the last two years.

I am extremely interested in Dairy farming and would love the opportunity to work and gain experience in this sector.

Personal information

Sex

Male

Other Information

Age

Marital status

Married with two children

Nationality

Irish

Where are you currently living?

Sligo

First language

English

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes

Other languages

Hobbies

Hunting, fishing and family activities

Pen picture (Height, weight etc.)

6,2 185lbs

Relevant health problems

none

Farming background

From the age of 16 I have worked on Irish farms and with Agricultural Contractors. I have also traveled and worked in Canada on a 13,000 acre arable farm and a 12,000hd feedlot. Before traveling to Canada I worked on a beef and sheep farm for 3 years also operating machinery, with my main duties being livestock work.

Preferences

Availability

Start: 01/04/2021 Finish: Not Specified

Preferred region

Type of job

Permanent

Where would you like to work?

Willing to relocate and work anywhere in the UK

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