Luke Shepherd
Dornoch,Sutherland
Summary
I have recently completed an intensive 16-week course at Nigg Skills Academy offering a National Certificate in Fabrication/Welding and an SVQ 2 in Performing Engineering Operations. 100% attendance and motivation during this course. To expand on my existing skills and knowledge I would like to secure an apprenticeship or employment within Engineering. I am Health and Safety aware.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Pure leisure
03.2026 - 09.2026
- Executed seasonal gardening tasks, including pruning, scarifying, and leaf clearance, to maintain year-round garden appeal.
- Removed weeds, dead plants, and other debris from garden areas, keeping spaces tidy and well-presented.
- Mowed and evenly cut lawns using lawnmowers and hand tools.
- Assisted in designing and implementing garden layouts to enhance outdoor spaces for clients.
- Operated a variety of landscaping tools and machinery, maintaining them for optimal performance.
- Resolved customer complaints through effective communication and problem-solving. with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Pig Rearer
Sofina foods
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Monitored animal health and welfare, promptly identifying and treating any signs of illness.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease and notified vets to arrange check-ups and treatment.
- Provided livestock with adequate water and fulfilled feed requirements according to dietary needs.
- Operated farm machinery, including tractors and feeders, to distribute feed and bedding.
- Worked with farming manager to complete and prioritise daily farm tasks.
Assistant Manager
Rattlerow Scotland
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed stock orders and generated order sheets for head office, facilitating inventory control.
- Oversaw execution of stockmen's duties, ensuring accuracy and adherence to schedules.
- Inspect the farm daily to ensure that everything on the farm is working correctly.
- Inspected stock health prior to transfer to other farms.
- Administered various vaccinations, contributing to overall herd health and disease prevention.
- Obtained first aid certificate and skid steer ticket, valid for three years.
Pig Stockman
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Very similar duties as above.
- Dealing with daily husbandry duties of the pig unit i.e. ensuring that animals are fed and watered, check all water drinkers and feed systems are all in good health.
- A strong point in my progression was to problem solve when issues arose.
- I also managed the farrowing unit when the normal employee was on holiday for cover.
- I did a lot of high pressure washing, cleaning different parts of the farm and dealing with high strength disinfectant and soaking to ensure pens were washed thoroughly.
- Heavy lifting (in all weathers) to clean out pens and re-bed with fresh straw.
Sales Assistant
The Co-operative
10.2011 - 12.2016
- Working for The Co-operative, my main responsibilities were customer service and managing customer Satisfaction.
- I worked as cashier, stock counts/ rotation and reductions.
- I worked in the bakery part of the shop in the early mornings producing goods such as rolls, cookies, etc. of which I had to use time efficiently to ensure the products were of a good standard and packaged correctly.
- I took receipt of stock deliveries, had to check that the right products/amounts had been received and then had to re-stock the shop.
- Work was target based, I learned to prioritise, manage time well and deal with work pressures.
Replenishment Assistant
Tesco
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Working in the dairy department my responsibilities included ensuring stock filling was continuously up to date, working efficiently in the stock room, dealing with stock rotation, whilst being on the shop floor assisting customers.
Data Processor
06.2009 - 12.2009
- This was a temporary assignment to process applications for septic tanks on their computer systems.
Builder's Apprentice
06.2007 - 08.2009
- My duties included general labouring, roofing, rendering, assembling and disassembling scaffolding, installing drainage, hurl mixing, scratch coating, brick laying and installing installation.
Education
National Certificate - Fabrication/Welding
Nigg Skills Academy
DornochCustom
- Walking the dogs along Dornoch beach.
- Making art work with welding.
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Pure leisure
03.2026 - 09.2026
Pig Rearer
Sofina foods
10.2025 - 02.2026
Assistant Manager
Rattlerow Scotland
05.2018 - 09.2019
Pig Stockman
05.2016 - 12.2016
Sales Assistant
The Co-operative
10.2011 - 12.2016
Replenishment Assistant
Tesco
11.2010 - 01.2011
Data Processor
06.2009 - 12.2009
Builder's Apprentice
06.2007 - 08.2009
National Certificate - Fabrication/Welding
Nigg Skills Academy