Senior Vineyard Worker

Austin Fraser; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fantastic opportunity to work as a Senior Vineyard Worker for a leading UK wine producer. This role involves providing guidance and leadership to the vineyard team, ensuring that daily tasks are executed to specification. You will manage various vineyard operations, including vine management and equipment maintenance, while also mentoring team members. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for agriculture and a desire to lead a team, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday

Generous staff purchasing privileges

5% pension scheme

Life Assurance

Simply Health Cash Plan

Perkbox

Qualifications

• Experience in vineyard or farm work, especially in fruit or arable farming.
• Ability to drive tractors and operate various farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training to the vineyard team under the Supervisor.
• Manage vines, including leaf trimming and pruning.

Skills

Vineyard work experience

Tractor driving

Operating farm equipment

Team player

Good communication skills

English literacy and numeracy

Ability to follow directions

Clean driving license

Tools

Farm equipment

Hand tools

Job description

*** This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ***

Senior Vineyard Worker

Location of the Job: West Sussex.

Salary and Benefits Package:

Paying up to £27,000 basic salary plus overtime / penalty rates during peak periods.

• 25 days holiday.
• Generous staff purchasing privileges.
• 5% pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Perkbox.

Additional information:

This is a permanent full-time position. Working hours are typically: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm, Friday: 8 am - 3:30 pm.

About The Company: A fantastic opportunity to work for one of the UK's specialist wine producers.

The Job Role Details:

As Senior Vineyard Worker, you will provide guidance and leadership as a senior member of the vineyard team under the direction of the Vineyard Supervisor. Working closely with the team to ensure outcomes of the day-to-day tasks are achieved per specification. In doing so you will provide ongoing training and mentoring to all vineyard team members.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

• Ensure all work is carried out as per Supervisor or Management instruction and provide training and guidance to other members of the team.

Works include;

• Management of vines - leaf trimming, shoot thinning, yield manipulation, pruning.
• Spray applications - record keeping.
• Trellis maintenance - including vineyard establishment.
• Ground management - weed control, mowing and soil cultivation.
• Machinery maintenance.
• Site & estate maintenance.

You will assist and direct;

• Supervision of agency or staff maintaining a professional and approachable attitude.
• Assist with record keeping when requested by the Vineyard Supervisor.
• Provide cover for the Vineyard Supervisor during periods of holiday, sickness, and act in his absence.
• Provide updates to Vineyard Manager/Viticulturist over this period.
• Ensure staff are following correct procedures and offer guidance/training when lacking.
• Report to the Vineyard Supervisor any issues that may affect the smooth running of the vineyard.
• Constantly strive for improvements in quality, efficiency, cost and professionalism.
• Provide ongoing training and assistance to all team members across various vineyard sites as requested.
• Assist with other farm-based activities.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

• Vineyard or farm work experience whether that be fruit / arable / dairy / pig farming.
• Experience driving tractors and operating farm equipment and hand tools.
• Excellent team-player.
• Good communication skills.
• Good levels of English literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to follow directions and work orders.
• Possess a clean and valid driving license and have unrestricted access to a vehicle during the working week.
• Willingness to supervise and work alongside Agency staff.

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We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.