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{{quote|Jim Robinson's wife died during the birth of Lucy and since then he has dedicated his life to ensuring that his four children have the best home life he can give them with the help of Helen Daniels. Jim is an understanding and caring father who uses reason in disciplining and educating his children. He has a great sense of fun and enjoys playing with his children. Jim is in partnership in a small engineering works.<ref name="Scenes"/>}}
When he began filming, Dale admitted that he was trying to get used to his character's large, older brood of children.<ref name="Lewis"/> The children's ages ranged from nine to 21. At the time, Dale's own sons
Josephine Monroe, author of ''Neighbours: The First 10 Years'', stated that Jim was the type of man that other men disliked because he had it all: a nice house, his own business, lovely children and a way with women.<ref name="Monroe">[[#refmonroe|Monroe 1996]], p.41.</ref> Monroe observed that Anne's death had caused Jim's personality to change and there was always a "reserved sadness about him". He was also perceived as being "stuffy and proper".<ref name="Monroe"/> ''Soap Box'' author Hilary Kingsley described him as being "reasonable, accessible, quiet and calm."<ref name="Kingsley"/> He never argued with Helen and was polite to her friends.<ref name="Kingsley"/> Jim was also reliable and understanding, particularly when it came to his children, who he was devoted to.<ref>[[#refhaywood|Haywood 1991]], p.158.</ref>
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