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Robert Robinson

Brampton,Cumbria

Summary

Detailed Field Officer versed in performing tests and experiments to further agricultural research. Provides technical and scientific support to agricultural scientists, farmers and farm managers. Astute researcher and proactive communicator with excellent organisational skills.

Focused Field Officer offers 30 years of agricultural industry experience. Studies and analyses samples and works to eliminate risks to people and livestock. Analytical problem solver with expertise in livestock and people planning and management.

Motivated and hardworking student with strong technical and analytical skills. Desire to use skills and knowledge to solve problems and improve operations in agriculture industry.

Seasoned Field Officer working in agricultural industry. Passionate about using principles to improve food production and secure global food security. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, decision making and leadership skills.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings.

Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Hard-working Field Officer with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Resourceful employee with knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer relationships and customer service improvements.

Enthusiastic Field Officer with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service. Dedicated Field Officer with 18 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Agriculture field officer

DEFRA (Rural Payments Agency)
Carlisle, Cumbria
01.2006 - Current
  • I have been a Field Officer since January 2006 until the present day. Prior to becoming a Field Officer, I worked in the local RPA office processing claims before becoming a Team manager.
  • I provide frequent advice and guidance to keepers with regards to the regulations and requirements
  • I am a Livestock Scheme Management Assistant, providing cover for the national lead, advice, guidance and resolutions for colleagues & managers
  • I conduct dynamic risk assessments on each visit, in relation to the Health & Safety of the farmers, agents, staff, members of the public, myself and colleagues, in conjunction with the welfare of livestock.
  • Completed Bovine Safety training.
  • Completed a number of courses annually including Health & Safety, Customer Excellence, Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Awareness, Customer Care and well being, Conflict resolution and dealing with difficult customers.
  • All visits conducted required feedback to the customer (farmer, keeper or agent), either face to face, verbally or in writing, followed up with accurate and timely reporting.
  • I have attended a number of shows (including Agri-Expo, Great Yorkshire & Cumberland) as a representative of the RPA, to give advice and guidance to farmers, agents and external stakeholders.
  • I have conducted test and analysis results to inform project needs.
  • I comply with all health and safety requirements and regulatory restrictions.
  • I have completed emergency field-based repairs quickly and accurately, limiting operational disruptions.
  • Kept a clean, organised work station, maximising efficiency and minimising potential risk.
  • Retained knowledge of safe working practices for excellent workplace safety and compliance.

Team leader

DEFRA (RPA)
Carlisle, Cumbria
05.2000 - 01.2006
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
  • Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
  • Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
  • Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
  • Trained staff to resolve complaints appropriately to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
  • Promoted professionalism among staff to develop productive relationships.

Livestock Drover

Hopes Auction Co Ltd
Wigton, Cumbria
08.1997 - 04.2000
  • Handled & moved livestock from arrival, penning pre & post sale.
  • Completed a Livestock Droving course
  • Ensured the health, safety and welfare of all visitors and livestock.
  • Liased with my manager and colleagues when any welfare issues arose.
  • Maintained a professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.

Farm hand

Messrs E & PM Wise
Low Tarns, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria
04.1996 - 11.1997
  • Prepared feed for and fed livestock.
  • Assisted with farm upkeep by completing repairs to building, equipment and fencing.
  • Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain operations.
  • Cleaned livestock sheds and handling pens to maintain good hygiene standards.
  • Operated agricultural machinery safely and responsibly.
  • Handled daily animal care covering feeding, watering and cleaning work.
  • Kept storage conditions clean and dry to maintain quality supplies.
  • Maintained excellent physical fitness for lifting bales, feed and bedding.
  • Removed weeds and pests by hand, reducing damages and encouraging proper development.
  • Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
  • Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
  • Moved supplies from lorries to sheds and to field locations for use.
  • Observed livestock and crops for concerning indicators and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Prepared milking machinery and performing milking activities.
  • Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches to minimise high flows and erosion.

Education

A-Levels - Biology

University of Cambridge
Cambridge
05.1995 -

A-Levels - Geography

NEAB
05.1995 -

A-Levels - General Studies

NEAB
05.1995 -

GCSEs - English

NEAB
12.1993 -

GCSEs - Geography

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - Mathematics

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - Business Studies

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - French

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - Coordinated Science: Double Award

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - English

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - CDT: Design & Realisation

NEAB
05.1993 -

NVQ Level 2 - Livestock Markets (Droving Livestock)

NPTC
02.1999 -

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Stock management
  • Safety compliant
  • Animal husbandry
  • Legal compliance
  • Routine animal care
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Health & Safety

Custom

I am passionate about farming, agriculture and livestock. Alongside my full time employment for DEFRA, I also help daily on the home farm (mainly dairy, with some beef cattle, sheep & some arable crops) alongside my brothers & parents.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Agriculture field officer

DEFRA (Rural Payments Agency)
01.2006 - Current

Team leader

DEFRA (RPA)
05.2000 - 01.2006

NVQ Level 2 - Livestock Markets (Droving Livestock)

NPTC
02.1999 -

Livestock Drover

Hopes Auction Co Ltd
08.1997 - 04.2000

Farm hand

Messrs E & PM Wise
04.1996 - 11.1997

A-Levels - Biology

University of Cambridge
05.1995 -

A-Levels - Geography

NEAB
05.1995 -

A-Levels - General Studies

NEAB
05.1995 -

GCSEs - English

NEAB
12.1993 -

GCSEs - Geography

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - Mathematics

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - Business Studies

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - French

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - Coordinated Science: Double Award

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - English

NEAB
05.1993 -

GCSEs - CDT: Design & Realisation

NEAB
05.1993 -
Robert Robinson