2ND JOB REQUIRED
LEE, 31, MALE, UNITED KINGDOM
4 MONTHS EXPERIANCE IN A CATTLE STATION HERE IN AUS. YARD BUILDING, FENCING ETC
BRITISH ARMY RESERVE SOLDIER, INFANTRY SKILLS TRAINER & TEAM MEDIC, (4y), UK ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, (5Y), ENGLISH TEACHER, (3Y), GENERAL LABOURING (2y), DRIVER, + TRUCK DRIVING, LABOURING EXP, GOLF COURSE GREEN KEEPING & BAR WORK
VARIOUS PRACTICAL SKILLS AND WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE
FIT, PERSONABLE AND OUTGOING, GOOD AT APPLYING HIMSELF
KEEN FOR GENERAL FARMWORK INCLUDING MECHANICAL & WELDING JOBS
LOOKING TO WORK FOR 6-12 MONTHS FROM APPROX. 21/10/2024
LEE, 31, MALE, UNITED KINGDOM
4 MONTHS EXPERIANCE IN A CATTLE STATION HERE IN AUS. YARD BUILDING, FENCING ETC
BRITISH ARMY RESERVE SOLDIER, INFANTRY SKILLS TRAINER & TEAM MEDIC, (4y), UK ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, (5Y), ENGLISH TEACHER, (3Y), GENERAL LABOURING (2y), DRIVER, + TRUCK DRIVING, LABOURING EXP, GOLF COURSE GREEN KEEPING & BAR WORK
VARIOUS PRACTICAL SKILLS AND WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE
FIT, PERSONABLE AND OUTGOING, GOOD AT APPLYING HIMSELF
KEEN FOR GENERAL FARMWORK INCLUDING MECHANICAL & WELDING JOBS
LOOKING TO WORK FOR 6-12 MONTHS FROM APPROX. 21/10/2024
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Eager to learn Australian farming practices and to develop more mechanical and welding skills.
In Australia
Cattle yard building - laying reinforced concrete floor down for a cattle yard. Cutting grooves to help cattle grip when walking. Building of a calf race Demolition - removing and demoing old cattle yard, fencing, work shed etc. mostly using a bobcat but also parts by hand. Electric fencing - setting up electric fencing, posts, wire, insulators and tensioning. Bobcat - for post banging, cement mixing, fork lifting and using the bucket for collecting materials. Tractor - using primarily for loading hay into feedlots. Buggy’s and Ute’s - regularly used both for a variety of jobs Post banger - quite a lot of fence posts for fencing. Ride on mower - maintained both the lawn at my property and the employers.
Back Home
Lee is 31 from the UK
Completed Schol in 2011.
Currently Studying an online Open Degree, in Environment, economics, philosophy and history.
Future plans after working in Australia for 1-2 years is to move to New Zealand for another working holiday. Also considering a lateral transfer into the Australian Defence Force.
Employment History
British army soldier, civil servant - finance and flood defence, labourer and green keeper.
Age 16 - 18 - Postman for the royal mail, studying a college diploma as part of the apprenticeship. Walking all day carrying 16kg bags of mail on his shoulder. - Full Time
Age 18 -20 - Various manual labour jobs on building sites, landscaping companies through employment agencies. - Full time
Age 20 – 23 - English Teacher in China and Hong Kong– teaching English as a foreign language for children. Looking after a class of up to 30 students, planning lessons and delivering them to meet learning objectives.
- Full Time
Age 24 - 29 - Environment agency (Government) Finance manager - Responsible for the distribution and management of the yearly budget, leading a team, as well as public safety across all the sites. Ensuring safety measures were implemented to prevent public harm & to combat flooding - Full Time
Age 27 - 31 - Initially part time in the Army Reserves as a soldier and a team medic. Initially learning basic soldiering, shooting, first aid, problem solving, navigation etc. Gained his truck license and learned to drive land rover 4x4’s. Competed in a number of patrols competitions to test skill, fitness, mental resilience and robustness against other countries. They were the first British team to complete one of the competitions and remain the only British team to date to have done so. The last 14 months he has been full time with the army training Ukrainian soldiers in basic infantry skills before they head of for war. - Part time / full time
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Small amount of farm experience. Has worked on a golf course and drove tractors and machinery
Driving & vehicles
Manual licence. Can drive motorbike.
Lots of truck driving experieince with the military
Some other machinery whilst working at a golf course.
Practical skills / trade skills
Basic practical skills and familiar with a variety of tools. Previously worked as a labourer on construction sites, groundskeeper or a golf course and a landscaping company. Has also converted a van into a camper, used to doing general DIY, and not afraid to learn new skills. Has carried out basic services on his own vehicles, simple repairs and familiar with fixing/building bicycles.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Is used to cooking for himself. Has also spent time in a kitchen as a kitchen assistant in a couple of different restaurants.
Has some childcare experience from looking after nieces and nephews and as a teacher of English as a foreign language to children from different countries.
Hospitality and customer service
Has worked in a kitchen as a kitchen assistant in a couple of different restaurants.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Other skills: Team medic qualified, basic off-road driving / 4x4, and shooting a variety of weapon systems.
Fitness and specifically running or hiking is very important and he enjoys pushing to find his limits. Has completed a marathon. Enjoys learning about and driving all different vehicles. I'm passionate about the outdoors, exploring and the environment.
Personal
Excellent English, positive attitude, motivated, reliable, friendly, great work ethic, eager to work hard
FITNESS:
Very fit and active - has run a marathon, regularily hikes and runs., 183cm & 75kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
Eager to learn Australian farming practices and to develop more mechanical and welding skills.
In Australia
Cattle yard building - laying reinforced concrete floor down for a cattle yard. Cutting grooves to help cattle grip when walking. Building of a calf race Demolition - removing and demoing old cattle yard, fencing, work shed etc. mostly using a bobcat but also parts by hand. Electric fencing - setting up electric fencing, posts, wire, insulators and tensioning. Bobcat - for post banging, cement mixing, fork lifting and using the bucket for collecting materials. Tractor - using primarily for loading hay into feedlots. Buggy’s and Ute’s - regularly used both for a variety of jobs Post banger - quite a lot of fence posts for fencing. Ride on mower - maintained both the lawn at my property and the employers.
Back Home
Lee is 31 from the UK
Completed Schol in 2011.
Currently Studying an online Open Degree, in Environment, economics, philosophy and history.
Future plans after working in Australia for 1-2 years is to move to New Zealand for another working holiday. Also considering a lateral transfer into the Australian Defence Force.
Employment History
British army soldier, civil servant - finance and flood defence, labourer and green keeper.
Age 16 - 18 - Postman for the royal mail, studying a college diploma as part of the apprenticeship. Walking all day carrying 16kg bags of mail on his shoulder. - Full Time
Age 18 -20 - Various manual labour jobs on building sites, landscaping companies through employment agencies. - Full time
Age 20 – 23 - English Teacher in China and Hong Kong– teaching English as a foreign language for children. Looking after a class of up to 30 students, planning lessons and delivering them to meet learning objectives.
- Full Time
Age 24 - 29 - Environment agency (Government) Finance manager - Responsible for the distribution and management of the yearly budget, leading a team, as well as public safety across all the sites. Ensuring safety measures were implemented to prevent public harm & to combat flooding - Full Time
Age 27 - 31 - Initially part time in the Army Reserves as a soldier and a team medic. Initially learning basic soldiering, shooting, first aid, problem solving, navigation etc. Gained his truck license and learned to drive land rover 4x4’s. Competed in a number of patrols competitions to test skill, fitness, mental resilience and robustness against other countries. They were the first British team to complete one of the competitions and remain the only British team to date to have done so. The last 14 months he has been full time with the army training Ukrainian soldiers in basic infantry skills before they head of for war. - Part time / full time
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Small amount of farm experience. Has worked on a golf course and drove tractors and machinery
Driving & vehicles
Manual licence. Can drive motorbike.
Lots of truck driving experieince with the military
Some other machinery whilst working at a golf course.
Practical skills / trade skills
Basic practical skills and familiar with a variety of tools. Previously worked as a labourer on construction sites, groundskeeper or a golf course and a landscaping company. Has also converted a van into a camper, used to doing general DIY, and not afraid to learn new skills. Has carried out basic services on his own vehicles, simple repairs and familiar with fixing/building bicycles.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Is used to cooking for himself. Has also spent time in a kitchen as a kitchen assistant in a couple of different restaurants.
Has some childcare experience from looking after nieces and nephews and as a teacher of English as a foreign language to children from different countries.
Hospitality and customer service
Has worked in a kitchen as a kitchen assistant in a couple of different restaurants.
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Other skills: Team medic qualified, basic off-road driving / 4x4, and shooting a variety of weapon systems.
Fitness and specifically running or hiking is very important and he enjoys pushing to find his limits. Has completed a marathon. Enjoys learning about and driving all different vehicles. I'm passionate about the outdoors, exploring and the environment.
Personal
Excellent English, positive attitude, motivated, reliable, friendly, great work ethic, eager to work hard
FITNESS:
Very fit and active - has run a marathon, regularily hikes and runs., 183cm & 75kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet