Vineyard and Winery Assistant

Westwell Wine Estates; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local vineyard in Ashford is looking for a Vineyard and Winery Assistant to support the winemaking team during harvest and help with vineyard tasks year-round. The role includes assisting in all harvest duties, cellar work, and vineyard management. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, fit, and available immediately. Enjoy perks like flexible shifts, discounted wine, and a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible shifts (perfect if you’re at college)

Fun, friendly team + a beautiful vineyard

Wine tastings + summer events

Discounted wine

Immediate start

Qualifications

• 18+ and eligible to work in the UK.
• Fit and able to lift 25kg.
• Driving license and own transport are necessary.
• Previous experience in vineyards or wineries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist winemaking team in all harvest duties.
• Perform cellar and production work.
• Conduct winter and summer pruning.
• Engage in canopy work and pest scouting.
• Manage vineyard and site throughout the year.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Ability to lift 25kg

Eager to learn

Job description

Vineyard and Winery Assistant

Salary: competitive salary commensurate with experience

We’re on the lookout for a reliable, hardworking person for an immediate start to help support us with year’s vintage for a role supporting both the vineyard and winery team. Over harvest, there will be longer than usual hours (you’ll be able take time off in lieu).

IN THE WINERY

•Harvest - Assisting winemaking team in all harvest duties - press cleaning / moving and loading fruit / fermentation checks / winery cleaning etc

•Cellar + Production Work - including barrel management / wine blending / bottling / disgorging / labelling

IN THE VINEYARD

• Winter and summer pruning

• Canopy work, including leaf stripping and fruit thinning

• Scouting for pests and disease throughout the growing season

• Harvest duties include: picking - ensuring quality parameters are met, loading and unloading, supporting winemaking processing

• General vineyard and site management throughout the year

Perks:

•Flexible shifts (perfect if you’re at college)

•Fun, friendly team + a beautiful vineyard

•Wine tastings + summer events

•Discounted wine

•Immediate start

You’ll need to be:

•18+ and eligible to work in the UK

•Fit + able to lift 25kg

•Detail-oriented and eager to learn

•Have a driving license and own transport

•Previous experience in vineyards or wineries or similar environments a big plus

Interested? [e-mail] apply