Lewis Chaffe

Experienced professional with a background driving and working on large machinery like tractors, diggers, and telehandlers; Able to work safely and stay alert for long periods of time, whilst adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a high attention to detail. Very adaptable to new tools, machines, and environments. Used to working by myself for long periods of time and relying on my knowledge to monitor, repair, and maintain the equipment I'm using.

Assistant Farm Manager - Lord & Hunt

(2025-02)

Trainee Farm Manager - OK Mugleston & Son

(2022-06 - 2025-02)

Working on a large arable farm leaning heavily into regenerative farming and no/low till practices such as cover crops, companion crops, and direct drilling.

• Primary sprayer operator on a trailed 36m sprayer, making sure to adhere to environmental policy whilst handling hazardous chemical.
• Inspecting the machines and attachments daily for issues or damages and ensuring repairs are undertaken.
• Maintaining high levels of concentration for long periods of uninterrupted time whilst cultivating or spraying.
• Using Omnia Scout for accurate record keeping.
• Looking after a small herd of cattle and some sheep.
• Experience using a 6t excavator for general work, coppicing, and fencing.
• Work on a small, family run, arable farm; growing wheat, barley, and beans.
• Drive Fendt and Massey Ferguson tractors with RTK for cultivations, drilling, rolling, etc.
• Have my PA1 and PA2, drive a Knight Self-Propelled Sprayer for pesticide application.
• Offroad Telehandler Licence and Chainsaw Cert Level 1.
• Maintain the premises, machines, warehouses, residences, and industrial units.

Warehouse Operative - Swanstaff Recruitment

(2019-02 - 2022-06)

• Duties included working in a warehouse retrieving and shipping product.
• Was in charge of running the machine to make boxes.

Intelligence Officer - National Crime Agency

(2020-05 - 2022-06)

• Handle and develop intelligence for investigations and legal proceedings.
• Worked closely with BorderForce, other Agencies, and International Partners to achieve company objectives.
• Specialised in container trafficking.
• Worked to receive and develop intelligence.

Assistant Intelligence Officer - HMRC

(2019-06 - 2020-05)

• Provided real time assistance to law enforcement 24/7 over rotating shift patterns.
• Worked loading and unloading containers.

Warehouse Operative - ARC Group

(2018-11 - 2019-02)

• Worked loading and unloading containers.

Builder (ADHOC) - Independent Contractor

(2015-01 - 2019-01)

Vintner - Weingut Clemens-Ferdinand

(2018-05 - 2018-10)

• Duties included maintaining the vineyards and tending to the vines safely on some of the steepest hills in the world.
• Worked with heavy machinery in a factory setting for bottling and boxing processes.
• Drove tractors, forklifts, and used electric pallet trucks to assist with the work.

Delivery Driver / General Staff (ADHOC) - Weingut Gobels

(2018-02 - 2018-10)

• Assisted in the vineyards maintaining and tending to the vines.
• Handled cross-country wine deliveries, driving up to 12 hours a day, building rapport with customers on the way.
• Ran machinery to bottle the wine.

Deputy General Manager / Acting General Manager - Hall and Woodhouse - The Black Swan Restaurant

(2016-11 - 2018-02)

Deputy General Manager of a pub/restaurant and all that entails.

• Maintaining the premises (both front/back of house and office-side), the team, maintaining stock, and organising events.
• Ensuring that the restaurant ran smoothly with a quick turnaround. Handled any complaints that arose.
• After 7 months, I was given full charge of the pub. Increased annual turnover by 35% during my time as GM and guest satisfaction was at an all-time high.

Third Party Financial Administrator - DMD RIS and Wealth Senior Associate (Office Based) - IFDS

(2015-09 - 2016-10)

Kitchen Staff / Front of House / Chef - The Dolphin Inn (Bar and Restaurant)

(2013-08 - 2014-09)

Labourer (ADHOC) - Crossley Traditional Construction

(2009-10 - 2010-08)

BSc Hons - Ocean Exploration (Hydrographic Surveying) - University of Plymouth (2012-09 - 2014-06)

International Baccalaureate Diploma - History, Music, Italian, English, Biology, Mathematics - The Sixth Form College, Colchester (2007-09 - 2009-06)

FdSc - Marine Science - Falmouth Marine School (2007-09 - 2009-06)

High School - The Notley High School (2012-09 - 2014-06)