Leo Starkey
Nuneaton,Warwickshire
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated farm professional with hands-on experience in crop and livestock management. Skilled in maintaining healthy livestock, optimizing crop yields, and ensuring sustainable farming practices. Successfully passed tractor operation certification, demonstrating proficiency in farm machinery handling and safety protocols. Committed to delivering high-quality agricultural production through attention to detail and strong work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Farm Assistant
Emma Fletcher
Kirby Pumpkin Patch, Kirby lodge Farm, LE9 7QN, Leicestershire
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Equipment Maintenance – Basic upkeep and troubleshooting of farm machinery.
- Harvesting & Handling – Efficient crop harvesting and storage practices.
- Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of farm safety standards and machinery operation protocols.
- Customer Service – Serving customers at a pumpkin farm, providing assistance and product information.
- Cash Handling – Managing transactions accurately and responsibly.
- Problem-Solving – Quickly identifying and resolving issues in farm operations.
- Team Player – Collaborating effectively with farm staff to achieve production goals.
- Using Initiative – Taking proactive steps to improve efficiency and address challenges and carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Farm Assistant
Goadby's and Son's
Manor House Farm, Ansley, Nuneaton, CV10 0QP, Warwickshire
11.2015 - 11.2025
- Crop Management – Planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
- Livestock Care – Assisted in livestock care including feeding, watering, milking and health checks for overall herd wellbeing. Ensured clean facilities for animal welfare with regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Farm Machinery Operation – Driving tractors (tractor licence), telehandler driving, grain carting.
- Ploughing Experience – Skilled in preparing fields for planting using modern techniques.
- Equipment Maintenance – Basic upkeep and troubleshooting of farm machinery.
- Harvesting & Handling – Efficient crop harvesting and storage practices.
- Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of farm safety standards and machinery operation protocols.
- Problem-Solving – Quickly identifying and resolving issues in farm operations.
- Team Player – Collaborating effectively with farm staff to achieve production goals.
- Using Initiative – Taking proactive steps to improve efficiency and address challenges.
- Crop Management – Planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
- Livestock Care – .Assisted in livestock care including feeding, watering and health checks for overall herd wellbeing.
- Farm Machinery Operation – Driving tractors (tractor licence), telehandler driving, grain carting.
- Ploughing Experience – Skilled in preparing fields for planting using modern techniques.
- Equipment Maintenance – Basic upkeep and troubleshooting of farm machinery.
- Harvesting & Handling – Efficient crop harvesting and storage practices.
- Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of farm safety standards and machinery operation protocols. Carried out general maintenance tasks around the farm to uphold operational standards.
- Problem-Solving – Quickly identifying and resolving issues in farm operations.
- Team Player – Collaborating effectively with farm staff to achieve production goals.
- Using Initiative – Taking proactive steps to improve efficiency and address challenges.
- Milking - Worked closely with dairy management team, providing valuable insights into the operation process. Enhanced dairy production by efficiently operating milking machinery.
Farm Assistant
Richard Hemus
Wheatcroft Farm, The Long Shoot, CV11 6JH, Warwickshire
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Crop Management – Planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.
- Livestock Care – Ensured clean facilities for animal welfare with regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Farm Machinery Operation – Driving tractors (tractor licence), telehandler driving, grain carting.
- · Ploughing Experience – Skilled in preparing fields for planting using modern techniques.
- Equipment Maintenance – Basic upkeep and troubleshooting of farm machinery.
- Harvesting & Handling – Efficient crop harvesting and storage practices.
- Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of farm safety standards and machinery operation protocols. Carried out general maintenance tasks around the farm to uphold operational standards.
- Problem-Solving – Quickly identifying and resolving issues in farm operations.
- Team Player – Collaborating effectively with farm staff to achieve production goals.
- Using Initiative – Taking proactive steps to improve efficiency and address challenges.
Education
GCSEs -
Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA
Warwickshire 09.2020 -
Skills
- Calm under pressure – Ability to stay composed in challenging situations
- Initiative – Proactive in identifying tasks and solving problems without constant supervision
- Team player – Works well with others to achieve common goals
- Strong communication – Clear and effective verbal communication with team members and supervisors
- Physical stamina – Comfortable with physically demanding tasks
- Attention to detail – Ensuring accuracy in planting, harvesting, and equipment handling
- Adaptability – Ability to adjust to changing weather, schedules, and tasks
- Basic technical/mechanical skills – Operating and maintaining farm machinery
- Time management – Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
Affiliations
- Hobbies & Interests • Darts – Play weekly, attend an academy, and compete in tournaments. • Badminton – Represent Etone College in tournaments against other schools in Warwickshire. • Tractor Operation – Recently passed tractor test, demonstrating proficiency in farm machinery.
Certification
Tractor Operation – Recently passed tractor test, demonstrating proficiency in farm machinery.
Volunteering
- Christmas Tractor Run Fundraising - Participated in a community event to raise funds for local causes, showcasing commitment to teamwork and community engagement.
- Farm Assistant Volunteering - Weekly volunteer on a local farm, gaining practical experience in livestock care and crop management.
Timeline
Farm Assistant
Emma Fletcher
10.2025 - 11.2025
Farm Assistant
Richard Hemus
07.2025 - 08.2025
GCSEs -
Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA
09.2020 -
Farm Assistant
Goadby's and Son's
11.2015 - 11.2025