Christopher Claasen
Maintenance & Farm / Vineyard Supervisor
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About
Hardworking and reliable maintenance and farm operations professional with 18+ years' experience in agriculture, viticulture and general maintenance across the Cape Winelands. Skilled tractor, forklift and spray-pump operator and qualified excavator operator, with proven experience as a team leader and storeman. Practical problem-solver who works well on own initiative or as part of a team, and is committed to giving his best in everything he does.
Experience
Maintenance Supervisor / Farm & Vineyard Supervisor at Rickety Bridge Winery (2022-01 – Present)
- Oversee maintenance and repairs across the farm, vineyard and facilities.
- Supervise vineyard operations and coordinate on-site teams.
Tractor Driver at Anthonij Rupert Wines (2020-01 – 2021-12)
- Operated tractors for vineyard and farm operations.
Tractor Driver at Rhodes Food Group (2019-01 – 2020-12)
- Operated tractors and supported general farm activities.
Assistant at Wadrift (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Provided general assistance with farm and maintenance tasks.
Team Leader & Storeman / Driver / Forklift Driver at Die Groene Oase (2016-01 – 2018-12)
- Led a team and managed the store / stock control.
- Operated forklift and vehicles for daily operations.
General Worker, Forklift Driver, Orchard Foreman & Spray-Pump Operator at De Villiers Betonvloere BK (2011-01 – 2016-12)
- Carried out general work, forklift operation and orchard supervision.
- Operated the spray pump for crop treatment.
General Worker at Rietkloof Boerdery (2007-01 – 2011-12)
- Performed a wide range of general farm duties.
Education
– Spurwing Primary School (2001-12)
