NEW ARRIVAL IN AUS - 1ST JOB REQUIRED
RHYS, 33, MALE (COUPLE), UNITED KINGDOM
OIL REFINERY LABOURER, 5 YEARS IN THE INFANTRY WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, ARMOURED VEHICLE, UK TRUCK LICENCE & MOTORBIKE RIDING EXP, EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, BUSINESS & IT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE, EAGER FOR LONG TERM CAREER IN RURAL SECTOR IN AUSTRALIA,
KEEN FOR GENERAL FARMWORK, ESPECIALLY EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY & MECHANICAL WORK
Will be in Australia for 1-2 years (potential for making Australia his home),
Looking to work for 4-6 months, available from approx. 04/01/2025
RHYS, 33, MALE (COUPLE), UNITED KINGDOM
OIL REFINERY LABOURER, 5 YEARS IN THE INFANTRY WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, ARMOURED VEHICLE, UK TRUCK LICENCE & MOTORBIKE RIDING EXP, EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, BUSINESS & IT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE, EAGER FOR LONG TERM CAREER IN RURAL SECTOR IN AUSTRALIA,
KEEN FOR GENERAL FARMWORK, ESPECIALLY EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY & MECHANICAL WORK
Will be in Australia for 1-2 years (potential for making Australia his home),
Looking to work for 4-6 months, available from approx. 04/01/2025
NB Rhys and Becky are a long term couple in Australia together, but are quite ok to separate as they have different work interests, (Rhys keen to develop and gain equipment and machinery skills, and Becky to take opportunities that include horse riding)
hey are available for work together or separately.
hey are available for work together or separately.
RHYS DETAIL
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Keen to gain experience and learn in rural life/work with the aim of turning it into a long term career here in Australia.
Back Home
Rhys is 33 from Pembrokeshire in Wales.
Completed High School in 2009, Graduated with a National Diploma in Electronics and Engineering in 2011
Trained & served in the British Army as an Infantry Soldier 2017 – 2021
Received the ‘Soldier’s Soldier Award’ for being voted best recruit during basic training
Graduated from University with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in IT and Business in 2024
Future plans - is committed to learning new skills in the agricultural industry with a view to building a long-term career in Agriculture in Australia.
Employment History
Army and security, Technical helpdesk advisor.
2011 - 2013 - Worked in an Oil Refinery as a labourer, digging trenches manually, industrial painting and cleaning inside storage tanks. ( 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)
Jan – Nov 2013 - Cargo Surveyor – experience in inspecting, sampling, and verifying the quality and quantity of bulk cargoes in the oil, gas, and chemical industries (Full time)
Jan 2015 – Nov 2017 - Property manager – involved in managing and renovating an extensive property portfolio (20+) Across the Pembroke Shire region. Oversaw 8 properties from an almost derelict state through renovation to being either let out or sold. (Full-time)
Nov 2017 - Dec 2011 - Infantry Soldier - Trained and served in the British Army as an infantry soldier. Was deployed to several countries over this time to carry out various operations, ranging from front-line operations, to collaborating with Allied forces on various exercises. Additionally has participated in and supported military operations including training and advising foreign forces. Driver of & responsible for maintaining a Fox Hound Vehicle in an operational environment. Was deployed to Afghanistan (7 months), the Falkland islands (6 months), Georgia (3 weeks). (Full Time)
Oct 2021 - June 2024 - Full-time student at University studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in IT and Business (3 years)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Is keen to gain as much agricultural experience in as many areas as possible whilst in Australia, with a long-term view to changing careers and remaining in agriculture in Australia.
Equine / equestrian
Novice horse rider - is keen to learn and work with horses in future
Driving & vehicles
Has held manual licence for 16 years.
Has completed training for truck driving in the UK
Completed 18 months driving and maintaining Armoured Vehicles whilst in the army
2 years experience riding a quad bike.
6 months experience riding a motorbike.
Practical skills / trade skills
Carpentry and plumbing skills from property renovations in the UK, has built and repaired wooden decking and fencing, has spent long periods living and working in challenging conditions in outdoor locations whilst in the army (was deployed to diffucult & remote locations). Has a practical mindset and is comfortable using a variety of tools. Has worked with basic construction and repairs in various settings. Was in charge of driving and maintaining a foxhound armoured vehicle whilst deployed with the British army forces.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Is comfortable cooking for self and others
Hospitality and customer service
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Enjoys hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and general fitness. His keen to learn to paraglider whilst in Australia. Would be keen to shoot in Australia if the opportunity is available.
Personal
Is mature and adaptable, mental and physical stamina, excellent time management skills, is kind and does the right thing by others, is encouraging and genuine, with a good sense of humour.
FITNESS: Very fit and active, 185cm & 80kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
Keen to gain experience and learn in rural life/work with the aim of turning it into a long term career here in Australia.
Back Home
Rhys is 33 from Pembrokeshire in Wales.
Completed High School in 2009, Graduated with a National Diploma in Electronics and Engineering in 2011
Trained & served in the British Army as an Infantry Soldier 2017 – 2021
Received the ‘Soldier’s Soldier Award’ for being voted best recruit during basic training
Graduated from University with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in IT and Business in 2024
Future plans - is committed to learning new skills in the agricultural industry with a view to building a long-term career in Agriculture in Australia.
Employment History
Army and security, Technical helpdesk advisor.
2011 - 2013 - Worked in an Oil Refinery as a labourer, digging trenches manually, industrial painting and cleaning inside storage tanks. ( 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)
Jan – Nov 2013 - Cargo Surveyor – experience in inspecting, sampling, and verifying the quality and quantity of bulk cargoes in the oil, gas, and chemical industries (Full time)
Jan 2015 – Nov 2017 - Property manager – involved in managing and renovating an extensive property portfolio (20+) Across the Pembroke Shire region. Oversaw 8 properties from an almost derelict state through renovation to being either let out or sold. (Full-time)
Nov 2017 - Dec 2011 - Infantry Soldier - Trained and served in the British Army as an infantry soldier. Was deployed to several countries over this time to carry out various operations, ranging from front-line operations, to collaborating with Allied forces on various exercises. Additionally has participated in and supported military operations including training and advising foreign forces. Driver of & responsible for maintaining a Fox Hound Vehicle in an operational environment. Was deployed to Afghanistan (7 months), the Falkland islands (6 months), Georgia (3 weeks). (Full Time)
Oct 2021 - June 2024 - Full-time student at University studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in IT and Business (3 years)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
Farm / Livestock
Is keen to gain as much agricultural experience in as many areas as possible whilst in Australia, with a long-term view to changing careers and remaining in agriculture in Australia.
Equine / equestrian
Novice horse rider - is keen to learn and work with horses in future
Driving & vehicles
Has held manual licence for 16 years.
Has completed training for truck driving in the UK
Completed 18 months driving and maintaining Armoured Vehicles whilst in the army
2 years experience riding a quad bike.
6 months experience riding a motorbike.
Practical skills / trade skills
Carpentry and plumbing skills from property renovations in the UK, has built and repaired wooden decking and fencing, has spent long periods living and working in challenging conditions in outdoor locations whilst in the army (was deployed to diffucult & remote locations). Has a practical mindset and is comfortable using a variety of tools. Has worked with basic construction and repairs in various settings. Was in charge of driving and maintaining a foxhound armoured vehicle whilst deployed with the British army forces.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc
Is comfortable cooking for self and others
Hospitality and customer service
Hobbies, other skills and interests
Enjoys hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and general fitness. His keen to learn to paraglider whilst in Australia. Would be keen to shoot in Australia if the opportunity is available.
Personal
Is mature and adaptable, mental and physical stamina, excellent time management skills, is kind and does the right thing by others, is encouraging and genuine, with a good sense of humour.
FITNESS: Very fit and active, 185cm & 80kg
DIET / MEDICAL:
No medical conditions, Normal diet