Lewis West
Macclesfield,Cheshire
Summary
I left college two years ago with a level 2 diploma in agriculture and a level 3 diploma in Horticulture. My first Job was working on a Small farm in Macclesfield doing bits of estate management, Tractor driving and looking after Livestock. I then went to work with my uncle who has a Garden maintenance business in the surrounding area, where we would go from job to job doing mowing, Hedge cutting, garden maintenance and Landscaping. Now i have been working for the National Trust for two years, where i have developed my earlier skills and new ones, but also obtained a passion in Rangering and conservation, which i have been learning about doing with Ranger John.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gardener
National Trust
Macclesfield, Cheshire
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in landscape design projects to create attractive green spaces.
- Removed weeds regularly, promoting healthier growth for desired plants.
- Selected suitable plants according to location and season-optimised growth achieved throughout year.
- Maintained clean paths for an organised outdoor space.
- Pruned overgrown shrubs, enhancing the garden's overall look.
- Boosted greenery health with the application of fertilisers and pesticides.
- Created compost heaps from garden waste, improving soil fertility over time.
- Planted seasonal flowers for Wildlife and visitor attraction
- Took care of Machinery
- Performed regular lawn mowing to maintain a neat appearance.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Managed seasonal maintenance of flowers, shrubs, walled gardens, woodland gardens and parks.
Education
A-Levels - Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture
ReaseHeath College
Nantwich, Cheshire East 09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs - Land Based Studies (Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation)
ReaseHeath College
Nantwich, Cheshire East 09.2020 - 06.2021
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science Level 4+
Tytherington High School
Macclesfield, Cheshire East 09.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- Strimmer use
- Creating wildlife habitats
- Mechanical equipment operating
- Experience with power tools
- Machine maintenance awareness
- Assembling machinery
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Water conservation systems
- Conservation management
- Basic woodland conservation
Affiliations
- I Like walking and exploring new Countryside
- I enjoy Fishing
Certification
I obtained a 'Horticulture Student of the year award' that was Hosted by LANTRA.
Timeline
Gardener
National Trust
07.2023 - Current
A-Levels - Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Horticulture
ReaseHeath College
09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs - Land Based Studies (Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation)
ReaseHeath College
09.2020 - 06.2021
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science Level 4+
Tytherington High School
09.2017 - 06.2020
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