Matthew Cowley
Heathfield,East Sussex
Summary
Dedicated professional with 4 years of experience in agriculture across the UK and Australia. Expertise in operating heavy machinery and problem-solving under tight deadlines. Seeking to leverage transferable skills in a new industry, demonstrating reliability, adaptability, and technical proficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Harvest Operator
Davisons & Co
Perth, Australia
2024.10 - 2026.01
- I did 2 harvest seasons working for Davisons and Co.
- Operated harvest machinery including headers, tractors, and grain carts.
- Assisted with logistics and grain handling during peak harvest season.
- Adapted quickly to new farming methods and large-scale agricultural operations.
- Arable Farm Contractor | Western Australia
Seeding/Planting Operator
Fullwood Grain Company
Perth, Australia
2025.03 - 2025.06
- Operated seeding equipment for planting large-scale cereal crops.
- Monitored and maintained machinery performance throughout seeding operations.
- Worked independently across large field areas with responsibility for efficiency and accuracy.
- Broadacre Farming | Western Australia
Farm Hand / Tractor Operator
Allpress Farm
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
2022.10 - 2023.09
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery for ploughing, drilling, and harvesting.
- Conducted machinery checks, servicing, and troubleshooting during breakdowns.
- Worked within a small team to meet strict seasonal demands during harvest periods.
General Labourer (Seasonal Work)
Custom Build
Heathfield, UK
2020.04 - 2020.07
- Assisted trades on construction sites by performing manual handling, preparing materials, and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Acquired knowledge of workplace safety regulations to ensure compliance on site.
- Developed teamwork and adaptability skills through collaboration in diverse construction environments.
- Worked in construction industry in the UK
Education
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Soil Science, Biology, and Agriculture
Plumpton Agricultural College
Lewes 2023-01
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Health and safety
- Crop management
- Mechanical aptitude with basic maintenance and troubleshooting
- Pressure problem-solving
- Time management
- International teamwork
- International adaptability
Custom
Full UK Driving Licence, Experience living and working overseas (Australia), Physically fit and capable of handling demanding workloads, Eager to retrain and transfer skills into a new career pathway
Timeline
Seeding/Planting Operator
Fullwood Grain Company
2025.03 - 2025.06
Harvest Operator
Davisons & Co
2024.10 - 2026.01
Farm Hand / Tractor Operator
Allpress Farm
2022.10 - 2023.09
General Labourer (Seasonal Work)
Custom Build
2020.04 - 2020.07
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Soil Science, Biology, and Agriculture
Plumpton Agricultural College