KEVIN PUTTERILL
SPALDING,United Kingdom
Summary
A seasoned businessman with over 30 years of experience in managing and operating a successful farming company. Demonstrates exceptional time management, organisational skills, and the ability to oversee employees while working independently or as part of a team. Proficient in operating a wide range of vehicles, from tractors to articulated lorries, and possesses a diverse set of life skills applicable to various professional settings. Committed to exploring new challenges and contributing effectively to any role undertaken.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Farmer
, Lincolnshire
1986.02 - 2016.06
- Achieved high quality crops with careful monitoring and treatment.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of farming essentials.
- Ploughed fields ready for seeding season, facilitating crop growth rate increase .
- Used modern farming equipment for efficient crop cultivation.
- Repaired broken farm equipment, prolonging its lifespan and utility on the farm.
- Installed irrigation systems throughout the farmland resulting in water conservation.
- Adapted farming practices in response to weather changes for crop preservation.
- Fenced farmland boundaries, safeguarding property from trespassers and predators.
- Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
- Planted, fertilised and harvested plants, paying attention to weather and soil conditions.
- Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
- Removed weeds and provided farm maintenance to preserve healthy crops.
- Monitored and selected grass for grazing and forage production.
- Directed and monitored work of casual help during planting and harvesting seasons.
- Repaired faulty vehicles and machinery to manage wear and tears.
- Identified and addressed disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
- Observed crop cycle to manage adaptability of season and weather changes.
- Led and supervised crop pesticide and fertiliser application for optimal protection.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
- Coordinated general farm operations, identifying daily priorities and required resources.
- Kept accurate records of farm activities and transactions, evaluating regularly for improvement opportunities.
- Estimated harvest costs and created crop protection plans and risk management strategies.
- Handled chemical products for soil and plants with care, following safety procedures.
- Scheduled regular preventive maintenance, keeping equipment operating optimally and minimising breakages.
- Tracked stock levels, purchasing seeds, fertiliser and other required supplies.
- Kept labour costs low by adopting mechanised farming methods.
- Harvested crops using machinery for quicker processing time.
Skills
I am dedicated and professional within the work setting, I have excellent time keeping
I will try anything once and give it a go
I started my own farming company in 1986 which I managed and ran until 2016
I have experience driving anything from a tractor of all sizes and makes to articulated lorries
I have been self employed an my own boss, I have overseen employees and am a team player or can work independently on my own, organising and prioritising tasks to be completed
I have achieved and have a vast range of life skills to bring to a position
Affiliations
- woodwork
Certification
PA1
PA2,PA2A
PA4 PA4G, PA4S
PA6
Telescopic reach truck
Counterbalance
HGV 1, CPC certificates
Timeline
Farmer
1986.02 - 2016.06