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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
10.2024 - 01.2026
  • 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
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • 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
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • 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
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • 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
01-2023

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
03.2025 - 06.2025

Harvest Operator

Davisons & Co
10.2024 - 01.2026

Farm Hand / Tractor Operator

Allpress Farm
10.2022 - 09.2023

General Labourer (Seasonal Work)

Custom Build
04.2020 - 07.2020

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Soil Science, Biology, and Agriculture

Plumpton Agricultural College
Matthew Cowley