Originally from a small farm in Frizington (Winder Farm), James attended Newton Rigg College studying Agricultural Engineering. After gaining his qualifications, he worked at two different dairy farms in West Cumbria as a general farm worker and then a main tractor operator before joining us at P.V. Dobson as sales support specialist.
Over the past eight years when he’s not been working on farms he’s been heavily involved with his local young farmers club, Lamplugh YFC, covering a range of roles from vice chairman, chairman, and he’s currently secretary for the club.
During this time he’s helped raised money for local charities from events such as big breakfast mornings and bingo nights. Last year, he was part of a team that completed a 24hr ploughathon using a Massey Ferguson 35 and a 2 furrow plough, raising money for North West Air Ambulance and Cumbria Blood Bikers.
He played Rugby Union for Moresby RUFC for 3/4 years but now enjoys helping friends on their respective farms and attending a wide range of young farmers' events.
James will be based at our Levens depot and will be supporting our sales team with demonstrations and after care customer support.