Benjamin Broughton

I run my own small grass-cutting business. I am responsible for doing the practical work, like mowing, strimming, and hedge cutting, whilst also making sure the equipment is all in good working order. I am also responsible for managing my time to make sure I can get all the work I need to be done completed on time. Finally, I am responsible for managing the financial side of it, making sure a suitable profit is made and making sure I know where my money is coming from and going to.

One of my responsibilities is machinery maintenance. Recently, I designed, cut and welded up a new ramp for my trailer. Another recent task I did was replacing the clutch on my quad bike, which involved stripping down the entire quad to gain access to the actual clutch. Another one of my responsibilities is operating machinery, e.g. tractor driving, doing things like making silage or feeding cattle, etc., digger work like drainage in fields or preparing ground for hardcore, etc.