Dilwyn Davies
Summary
Responsible Groundworker with experience in ducting, excavating and paving. Provides adaptable support to achieve general groundworks duties within quality and time constraints. Works positively and proactively for good team productivity.
Reliable farm worker with background in operating, maintaining and repairing farm vehicles and equipment and farm and livestock management.
Offering strong teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills gained from military experience. Knowledgeable about working under pressure and adapting quickly to new situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Groundworker
Morfa Bychan Holiday Park
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
2020.10 - Current
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of existing caravans, extending their lifespan.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout caravan park by regular cleaning and litter collection.
- Operated heavy machinery to carry out ground works, such as expanding park site + creating caravan pitches
- General static caravan maintenance
- Siting static caravans and manoeuvring
- Addressed customer complaints, resulting in improved customer relationships.
- Handled customer queries effectively, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Operated equipment to trim and mow grass and hedges to client specifications.
- Preserved the quality and cleanliness of grounds with scheduled grass cutting, hedge trimming and weeding.
General farm worker
Multiple
Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire
2013.01 - Current
- Fed livestock according to established schedules and dietary requirements for optimum health status.
- Assisted in planning crop rotation schedules, thereby enhancing soil fertility over time.
- Executed pest control measures proactively mitigating potential damage caused by pests to crops..
- Performed manual labour tasks such as digging, hoeing and pruning when required to maintain farm aesthetics and functionality..
- Ensured a clean and organised working environment by regular maintenance of the farm area.
- Maintained farm machinery for optimal functioning.
- Repaired fences and other farm structures to ensure security of livestock and crops.
- Assisted with birthing procedures in livestock for better productivity.
- Carried out routine checks on livestock, detecting signs of disease or injury.
- Operated agricultural equipment to complete tasks efficiently.
- Operated forklift and bobcat to carry out mucking out duties.
- Prepared feed for and fed livestock and poultry.
- Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
Animal slaughterhouse worker
Cigcalon Cymru
Crosshands
2020.06 - 2020.10
- Learned different slaughtering techniques, improved efficiency.
- Used protective clothing during work shifts to ensure personal safety.
- Coordinated with butchers and meat cutters for seamless operations.
- Adhered strictly to hygienic practices; prevented the spread of diseases.
- Managed stress effectively during high-volume slaughtering periods, maintained workflow consistency.
- Collaborated with team members, ensured timely completion of tasks.
Infantry soldier
British Army
2016.07 - 2020.04
- Team work skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- First aid trained
Education
GCSEs -
Lampeter Comprehensive
LampeterNVQ Level 2 - Engineering
Lampeter Comprehensive
LampeterSkills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- General farm work
- Farm machinery operation
- Farm management
Certification
Lantra Chainsaw maintenance + Cross-cutting
Full UK Drivers Licence
Timeline
Groundworker
Morfa Bychan Holiday Park
2020.10 - Current
Animal slaughterhouse worker
Cigcalon Cymru
2020.06 - 2020.10
Infantry soldier
British Army
2016.07 - 2020.04
General farm worker
Multiple
2013.01 - Current
GCSEs -
Lampeter Comprehensive
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering
Lampeter Comprehensive