George Smith
Leigh,Stoke-on-Trent
Summary
Dedicated agricultural worker with knowledge in animal transport and care, power tool operation, and livestock handling. Demonstrates skills in fencing installation and repair, manual labour stamina, and farm building maintenance. Proficient in egg collection and sorting, stable and pen cleaning, as well as lambing and herding cattle. Committed to animal welfare through effective husbandry practices and vaccinations. Experienced feeding animals and providing for overall wellbeing. Possesses practical skills in manual labour and equipment operation, coupled with teamwork and communication abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Farm Hand
Sarah Evans
Leigh, Stoke On Trent
2024.06 - Current
- Cleared barns efficiently to support better livestock living conditions on site.
- Improved crop yield through careful weeding, fertilising, and pest control tasks daily.
- Kept detailed birth, death, and illness records to support herd and flock health.
- Managed compost heap; encouraged efficient recycling of organic waste.
- Cultivated land with appropriate farming equipment, resulted in increased productivity.
- Harvested crops at optimum times; maximised overall yield quantity and quality.
- Maintained animal health by feeding, watering and grooming livestock.
- Assisted in the birth of goats, aided their survival rate.
- Gathered eggs daily from chicken coops; supported consistent egg production.
- Ensured farm safety by regularly inspecting and repairing fences and gates.
- Assisted in farm animal breeding procedures.
- Prepared feed for and fed livestock and poultry.
- Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
- Herded animals and helped with movement between fields, paddocks and stables.
- Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
- Identified plants, pests and weeds to determine best way to apply pesticides and herbicides.
- Cleaned livestock sheds and stables to maintain good hygiene standards.
- Handled daily animal care covering feeding, watering and cleaning work.
- Kept storage conditions clean and dry to maintain quality supplies.
- Maintained excellent physical fitness for lifting bales, feed and bedding.
- Removed weeds and pests by hand, reducing damages and encouraging proper development.
- Observed livestock and crops for concerning indicators and reported problems to supervisor.
- Segregated livestock ahead of shearing, milking and slaughter.
Education
GCSEs -
Maple Hayes Hall School for Dyslexia
Lichfield 2015.09 - 2021.06
Agricultre
Derby College
Derby 2021.09 - 2026.06
Skills
- Animal transport and care
- Power tool operation
- Fencing installation and repair
- Manual labor stamina
- Egg collection and sorting
- Livestock handling and welfare
- Stable and pen cleaning
- Lambing and herding cattle
- Patient demeanor
- Animal husbandry practices
- Tractor driving and telehandler maneuvering
- Farm building maintenance
- Harvesting techniques
- Cattle vaccinations
Affiliations
- I have an interest in animals. I have 2 horses of my own along with chickens, ducks and guinea fowl. I also have as small herd of goats.
Certification
I have a telehandler, tractor and quad bike ticket.
Timeline
Farm Hand
Sarah Evans
2024.06 - Current
Agricultre
Derby College
2021.09 - 2026.06
GCSEs -
Maple Hayes Hall School for Dyslexia
2015.09 - 2021.06