Simon Baxter
400 Glenmohr Road, Waipu,Whangarei
Summary
- Lengthy career providing specialized service to a reliably high standard
- Previous experience in mechanical and construction sectors
- Experience in plant and animal pest control
- Active interest in local conservation projects
- Focus on developing and maintaining safe work practices
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
General Handyman
Self employed
Waipu
02.2023 - Current
- Chainsaw work
- Garden and general waste removal
- Water blasting and painting
- Building repairs and home improvements
- Small construction projects including garden sheds, fencing, paving and concreting
Ranger
Department of Conservation
Whangarei
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Weed control team member stationed on the Hen and Chicken Islands
- Locate and remove target pest plant species
- Predator and pest monitoring
- Operate in challenging terrain including use of standard abseil techniques
Farrier
Glenmohr Smithy
, Waipu
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Small business operator
- Delivering routine and remedial animal care services
- Handling livestock, animal management skills
- Trimming hooves, making and fitting of horseshoes
- Establish and maintain safe worksite practices
- Client liaison, primary contact for customers
- Assisting owners to develop sound management strategies
- Collaborate with vets and other animal health providers to develop therapeutic protocols
- Routine administration, scheduling, records and book-keeping
Engineering Cadet
TMC Consulting Engineers
, Whangarei
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Conduct topography, drainage and natural hazards assessment
- Physical soils analysis - manual auger
- Spreadsheet data entry
- Compile and draft geotechnical reports
- On-site consent monitoring
Farrier
Kaipara Farriers Ltd
, Kaiwaka
05.2005 - 12.2016
- Self employed farrier
- Delivering routine and corrective farriery work
Farrier
Matakana Country Park
, Matakana, Rodney
10.2003 - 04.2004
- Blacksmith and farrier in residence in a commercially owned park
- Responsibilities for farriery and miscellaneous blacksmithing duties
- Stock work eg. Clydesdale horses, alpacas, goats and sheep
- Liaise and coordinate activities via Park Manager and private graziers
- Assist with timely animal-care routines eg. worming and shifting stock
- Provide horseshoeing demonstrations for the viewing public on market days
Farrier
Heathtop Forge
, Derby, UK
04.2002 - 05.2003
- Employed alongside an accomplished farrier
- Shoeing and trimming pleasure horses
Apprentice Farrier
Sandpitt Forge
, Worcester, UK
01.1996 - 04.2001
- Engaged as an apprentice farrier
- Achieve Diploma of the W.C.F. (U.K)
Sheet Metal Worker
GT Utilities
, Stockport, UK
04.1992 - 12.1995
- Manufacturing process operator
- Working from plans to completion
- Cutting, folding and welding to finished items
Service Technician (Trainee)
Geo Research
, Stockport, UK
09.1988 - 01.1992
- Maintain and repair a range of heavy plant and machinery
- Perform routine scheduled maintenance programs
- Keep maintenance records
- Set-up and operate a range of tools and equipment
- Develop and manufacture new equipment as require
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues to service equipment
- Adapt and improvise in remote site locations
- Maintain and organise yard depot
Education
NZ Certificate in Pest Operations -
North Tech
Whangarei, NZ01-2022
NZ Diploma of Civil Engineering - (units 1 to 4) -
Northtec
Whangarei2017
New Zealand Boatmaster - RNZ Coastguard
Mahurangi Technical Institute
Warkworth2005
Diploma of The Worshipful Company of Farriers -
Warwickshire College
Warwick, UK2000
GCE Advanced Level - Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Physics (C)
North Trafford College
Manchester, UK1994
ONC in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacture) -
Stockport College
Stockport, UK1991
Certificate of Motorcycle Mechanics -
Stockport College
UK1988
GCE Ordinary Level -
Cheadle Hulme School (MWCOS)
1981
Skills
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- AutoCAD
Additional Information
- Current memberships - Northland Open Water Swim Association
- NZ Drivers License - Class 1, 6
- Current hobbies - Swimming, tramping, beach walking/ jogging with dog, MTB. Developing small bush reserve on own property.
- Voluntary work experience - Riding for the Disabled, Piroa-Brynderwyn Landcare (predator control program)
Referees
- Michael Steenhart - Senior Asset Planner, DOC 021 375 556
- Kim Beazley - Coach, Equestrian Coaching Service 027 493 7182
- John Makin - Vet, Warkworth Vets 027 445 4287
Timeline
General Handyman
Self employed
02.2023 - Current
Ranger
Department of Conservation
09.2022 - 01.2023
Farrier
Glenmohr Smithy
02.2018 - 07.2022
Engineering Cadet
TMC Consulting Engineers
02.2017 - 12.2017
Farrier
Kaipara Farriers Ltd
05.2005 - 12.2016
Farrier
Matakana Country Park
10.2003 - 04.2004
Farrier
Heathtop Forge
04.2002 - 05.2003
Apprentice Farrier
Sandpitt Forge
01.1996 - 04.2001
Sheet Metal Worker
GT Utilities
04.1992 - 12.1995
Service Technician (Trainee)
Geo Research
09.1988 - 01.1992
NZ Certificate in Pest Operations -
North Tech
NZ Diploma of Civil Engineering - (units 1 to 4) -
Northtec
New Zealand Boatmaster - RNZ Coastguard
Mahurangi Technical Institute
Diploma of The Worshipful Company of Farriers -
Warwickshire College
GCE Advanced Level - Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Physics (C)
North Trafford College
ONC in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacture) -
Stockport College
Certificate of Motorcycle Mechanics -
Stockport College
GCE Ordinary Level -
Cheadle Hulme School (MWCOS)