Thomas Buckle
Katunga,VIC
Summary
Reliable Machine Operator takes pride in delivering efficient and high-quality farm operations. Excellent communicator works effectively with farm owners and team members. Quick and eager learner willing to take on additional tasks when required.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Hand
Go.Farm
Katunga, VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and sprayers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Assisted in the improvement of farm operations by maintaining detailed records of planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
Senior Farm Hand
Eckermann Farming PTY
Rankins Springs, NSW
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Established a reputation for reliability by consistently arriving on time, maintaining high attendance levels, and displaying a strong work ethic throughout the duration of employment as a Machinery Operator.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by following established guidelines for safe machinery operation at all times.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving machinery issues.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while coordinating with team members on project status updates, changeovers, equipment adjustments, resulting in smoother workflows.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Performed machine setups, and fine-tune adjustments for quality assurance purposes.
- Exceeded performance expectations by consistently meeting or surpassing established goals for output quantity and quality while operating multiple types of machinery simultaneously when required.
Operations Manager
DJ Black & Son
Great Bentley, Colchester, England
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Improved overall harvest quality with the implementation of rigorous product inspection processes.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for harvesting operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Developed comprehensive plans for each growing season, factoring in variables such as weather patterns, and labour availability.
- Incorporated data-driven decision making into harvest planning by analyzing historical yield information.
- Managed a team of 5+ farmworkers, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for optimal productivity.
- Increased harvest efficiency by implementing machinery modifications and monitoring progress regularly.
- Organising machinery relocation by a timely schedule based on customer requirements.
- Keeping open, and transparent communication with haulers.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Agriculture
Hartpury College
Hartpury, Gloucestershire07.2016
Skills
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Machinery Operation
- Feeding livestock
- Animal Care
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Livestock Handling
- Harvesting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Fence construction
- Planting crops
Certification
Full Australian Driver's License
Class 1 HGV License (UK Truck License)
Livestock in Transit Qualification
ATV Training
Chainsaw Training
ChemCERT
ACUP
Timeline
Farm Hand
Go.Farm
01.2024 - Current
Senior Farm Hand
Eckermann Farming PTY
09.2023 - 12.2023
Operations Manager
DJ Black & Son
09.2016 - 09.2023
Advanced Diploma - Agriculture
Hartpury College