Leon Humberstone-Garley

9th November 1984

14 Newport Way

Ufford, Peterborough PE9 3BN

Home- 01780740154Mobile- 07931192659

leon@humberstone-garley.co.uk

Linkedin profile- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/leon-humberstone-garley-8b909650

Summary

I have been working in the U.K and abroad on different farms all of my working career, But now I am married and settled down, I am looking for somewhere I have an opportunity to grow my career within the company.I am highly competent at what I do, In previous jobs I have had to deal with clients to a professional manner. I am very organised and take pride in the way I base my working decisions in the most efficient and logical way. I am mechanically minded, and enjoy working outdoors.

Certifications

• Telehandler training certificate.

• Reach, flexi and counterbalance forklift certificates

• Abrasive wheels and grinding discs certificate.

• A.T.V training certificate.

• Valid (CLEAN) UK driving licence/provisional H.G.V

• PA1, PA2 & PA4S & PA4G certificates.

• Emergency first aid at work certificate (lantra).

• Chainsaw licence.

• Rodent control (lantra) certified.

• NRoSO registered attending regular training courses including: Water, insects & tropical updates BIAB mechanisation & soils workshop.

Skills

• Self-motivated

• Dependable and reliable

• Project foreman

• Proficient welder

• Computer literate

• Excellent communication skills

• Machine servicing

• Knowledge of safety procedures

• Works well independently and in a team environment

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Effective at multi-tasking

• I possess a reliable vehicle

• I possess a comprehensive tool kit-

Work History

October 2012 to present

JH Simpson & Son Church farm, Cotterstock, Peterborough.

Sprayer Operator / Tractor Driver / Skilled Worker

Operation and maintenance of all machinery. Training and managing harvest workers. logistics of commodities incoming and outgoing from farm. Maintaining estate land, forestry and buildings. keeping all records up to date and closely working with management to implement targets.

May 2010 to October 2012

Soleil Fuels ltd. South view, Stamford

Farm Foreman / Plant Manager

Day-to-day running of farm and worker management. Running harvest operations, including training of summer labour on our class quadrant balers, heath super chasers, Rakes etc.

Responsible for service and breakdowns of all equipment.

Running and initial commissioning of our straw pelleting plant- (maintenance, logistics of product in/out and staff)

I also had a key role in finding customers and building a client portfolio for sale of our produce and building strong relationships ensuring repeat business.

November 2009 to May 2010

Artisan in stone. Stamford, U.K & Southern France.

Labourer.

Labourer working in a variety of jobs including- Stone masonry, painting and decorating, property maintenance, machinery operation, vineyard harvest and wine production.

May 2009 to November 2009

Velcourts ltd. George farm, Stamford.

Harvest worker.

Operation of machinery throughout the harvest and seeding season.

Work history

October 2008 to May 2009

Gunwarrie PTY. Western Australia. Frankland River, Western Australia.

Sprayer operator/ farm worker.

Farm worker on a 15,000acre arable farm.Operation of machinery throughout harvest and seeding seasons.Machinery service and maintenance.Maintenance of property and woodland within the farm.Main operator of S.P boomspray, responsible for chemical safety and storage.

May 2005 to October 2008

C R Ashby & Son. Northamptonshire

Farm worker

Operation, service and maintenance of machinery on farm. Maintenance of property and Forestry management. Logistics of commodities incoming and outgoing.

June 2002 to May 2005

D&B Farms Barnwell, Northamptonshire

Farm worker

Operation of machinery.

Responsible for service and maintenance of machinery.

Upkeep of estate, woodland and property.

November 2000 to June 2002

R.T. Barker & son. Pickhill, North Yorkshire.

Farm Worker

Arable and livestock student farm, teaching me skills whilst working full-time. Milling livestock feed, running 3 units of large sows and 200 cattle. Operating machinery throughout harvest season.

Education

July 2000 Prince William School Oundle, Northamptonshire

GCSE

Maths- B, Geography- C, Sciences- B, English- C, Design & Technology- B and Languages- D

Personal information

I am energetic, adventurous and I enjoy being outdoors. I have had a keen interest in agriculture and machinery from an early age. I enjoy swimming, cycling and keeping fit in my free time.

Additional information

I am conscientious, reliable, a fast learner and keen to learn new skills. I can work well in a team or on my own. I consider myself a good team leader.

Throughout my working career I have also played an instrumental and key role within my families business in the hospitality trade. Advising, decision making and Dealing withcustomers and suppliers to a professional degree.

Although most of my work experience is in agriculture, I am keen, willing and able to work in new environments. I am hard working, punctual and give 100% effort when working.

I feel I would be a valuable asset to any business.

Professional references

James Simpson, J H Simpson & Son 07711689860

Cath Whitehouse, (formerly) Soleil fuels ltd 07788617544

Jason Turnbull, (formerly) Velcourts ltd 07824621585

Kellie Shields, Gunwarrie PTY (Western Australia) kellieshields@gunwarrie.au

Charles Ashby, C R Ashby & Son 01832272512

Simon Berridge, D & B Farms 01832272218

Elizibeth Bullimore, Mama Liz's ltd 01780765888