Kubota UK has appointed George Nowell as its agricultural and groundscare dealer manager for the Midlands, North-west and Wales.
Now in his fifth year in full-time employment with the company, Mr Nowell first came to Kubota in 2015 after getting in touch as he searched for a three-month summer job after completing his first year at Harper Adams University.
His career path puts the spotlight on opportunities that exist within Kubota. After leaving school, he took a three-year apprenticeship at Bicton College that saw him working with a tractor dealership in Devon. Eager to immerse himself at the manufacturer level, he set about finding a route into Harper Adams University.
“I always knew what I wanted to do, and earning myself a summer job at Kubota was a move that has helped to create fantastic opportunities for me,” Mr Nowell, whose exam results and high grades achieved from an apprenticeship eased his progression into engineering, said.
“During my degree course, I returned to Kubota for my work placement year as a student,” he added. “My coursework and dissertation led to a project on M7 tractor optimisation focussing on developing dealer and customer knowledge.”
Proving that a little initiative goes a long way, Mr Nowell returned to Kubota after completing his university studies in 2018, taking up his first full-time role as a service technician providing product support. His early career included a three-month posting to KFM at Dunkerque, France, working in tractor production.
One year later, he took on the role of regional service representative before stepping up to the role of aftersales dealer manager in 2021. His latest promotion sees him move to Kubota’s agricultural and groundscare dealer manager for the Midlands, North-west and Wales.
“I always wanted to work for a tractor manufacturer,” Mr Nowell said. “It’s great to work for a company that hasn’t yet become a full-liner in agriculture, so I have an opportunity to appreciate how the business is moving forward. And I can be part of this exciting journey.”
Commenting on Mr Nowell’s promotion, Kubota’s agricultural and groundscare sales manager, Tim Yates, said the move was an excellent opportunity to showcase home-grown talent.
“It highlights the professional career opportunities available in Kubota UK,” he added.
