Allastaire Ballantyne has worked in machinery repair and maintenance for over 30 years. He is currently employed as a Field Product Specialist at Ross Farm Machinery, where he repairs and maintains agricultural machines from JCB. Previously, he worked at Gunn JCB for 14 years, ultimately as Service Foreman overseeing a team of engineers. Ballantyne is looking to get more involved in middle management in the future. He enjoys running, biking, golf, photography, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.

1. Allastaire Ballantyne
61 St Clares Court
Lower Bellingham
Hereford
HR2 6PY
Email; allastaireballantyne@me.com
Mobile; 07891368601
Tel; 01432 276031
EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer
ROSS FARM MACHINERY, ROSS ON WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE
I joined RFM in October 2009 after being made redundant from Gunn JCB after 15
years. I am employed as a JCB Field Product Specialist maintaining and repairing a range
of agricultural JCB machines. I carry our software updates and fault finding with the aid
of computer diagnostics. Around 90% of my work is spent on site dealing face to face
with customers, with only major machine overhauls being brought into a workshop
environment. I have been responsible for helping the company to pass audits relating to
JCB warranty by overseeing past and present jobs.
I make sure engineers who work on JCB’s are kept up to date with the latest software and
fault finding techniques. I also liaise between the company and JCB in possible warranty/
policy job claims making sure all the information is available so a decision can be made in
a timely manner. I will attend other depots to help with JCB machines that are being
difficult to repair or are having issues with software updates.
I am looking too get more involved in middle management as it is a field that I feel I could
enjoy and have a positive impact for a company, but I am open to a different challenge
should a position become available.
I am honest hardworking and believe in giving my all to the company who employs me.
I never come with a problem unless I have a possible solution.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
GUNN JCB LTD, ROTHERWAS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,HEREFORD
4th DEC 1995 to 14th SEPTEMBER 2009
I initially started working in the parts department but quickly moved to train as a Service
Engineer, which enabled me to travel to sites to maintain and repair the equipment, I also
carried out machine lifting, and safety test. I gained knowledge and experience, and

2. attended JCB training school regularly to ultimately become a JCB engineer. As a result,
I was appointed Service Foreman in November 2006.
As Service Foreman I was responsible for a team of engineers that covered the South
West and Wales Region, as well as overseeing the parts department, and general
management of the Hereford Depot.
WIGGINS/SPECIAL METALS, HOLMER ROAD, HEREFORD
1988 TO 1995
I was based in the extrusion department doing a mixture of overhead crane driving plus
remote crane driving and tool making.
SEVERN SIDE MECHANICAL HANDLING, ROTHERWAS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,
HEREFORD
1982 TO 1988
My main role was as a parts store man but also assisted as a workshop engineer.
DEYNS PLASTICS
1980 TO 1982
Trainee machine operator and maintenance duties.
EDUCATION
Moorhead High School
Accrington
Left in 1980
Gained “O’ levels in Maths, English and Metalwork
Gained CSE Grade 1 in Biology, History and Home Economics
PERSONAL INFORMATION AND INTERESTS
I am married to Susan, and have three daughters, Jenna aged 30, twin girls Natasha and
Isobel aged 15, as well as two grandchildren.
I am enjoy running, mountain biking, golf and photography and am very passionate about
my football.