Jonathan Craske
Motivated and adaptable professional with a strong interest in agriculture
About
Motivated and adaptable professional with a strong interest in agriculture developed through hands-on experience at Brockhills of Yorkshire. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment during peak seasons, maintaining efficiency and attention to detail. Hard-working, reliable and eager to learn, consistently completing tasks to a high standard and seeing every job through to completion.
Experience
Parts Support - Brockhills of Yorkshire
(2022-07)
- Deliver fast, accurate parts support to both customers and workshop teams to ensure smooth daily operations and develop strong customer-facing communication skills.
- Troubleshoot parts queries using strong technical understanding and practical problem-solving to keep jobs moving.
- Work closely with Parts Manager to maintain reliable stock levels through daily ordering and precise inventory control.
- Conduct annual stock checks and contribute to efficient agricultural workshop performance during peak seasonal demand.
- Ensure all tasks align with AGCO dealer standards and meet overall business objectives.
Tractorfest Organiser - Newby Hall
(2022)
- Play a key role in organising Tractorfest at Newby Hall, support event planning, assisting on show stands and smooth on-site operations.
- Handle enquiries and resolve issues raised by exhibitors and the public, contributing to a well-run and professional event.
- Manage the Tractorfest website and Instagram, coordinating updates and audience engagement.
Bartender - Allerton Court
(2019-11 - 2020-09)
- Served customers promptly by taking food and drink orders and maintained a welcoming bar environment.
- Delivered consistent, friendly and high-quality customer service while working both independently and as part of a busy team.
Rides Department Team Member - Lightwater Valley
(2019-04 - 2019-09)
- Operated rides safely and correctly throughout a busy summer season, ensured a positive experience for all guests.
- Built confidence, self-management and decision-making skills whilst interacting with customers and gained valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced visitor attraction.
Work experience - IT help desk - Froneri at Leeming Bar
(2018-04 - 2018-04)
- Supported the IT help desk by troubleshooting issues with computers, printers and network connectivity, gaining hands-on technical problem-solving experience.
- Observed how an internal IT department maintains systems and infrastructure, developing persistence and logical thinking when resolving technical faults.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering - York St John University (2019-09 - 2022-06)
Cambridge IT Extended Technical Diploma - IT - Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (2017-09 - 2019-06)
AQA Level 3 Certificate - Applied Science - Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (2017-09 - 2019-06)
GCSE - General Education - Northallerton School and Sixth Form (2012-09 - 2017-06)

