Job Description
Job description
Job details
Salary
£19,500 - £24,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Qualifications
- Driving Licence (Required)
- United Kingdom (Required)
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Full Job Description
An established vineyard is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team in West Sussex. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day vineyard work at our vineyards in West Sussex.
Our Vineyard
The Nyetimber estate consists of over 351ha across 11 sites in West Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. For over 30 years Nyetimber has had a single aim: to make the finest English sparkling wine, one to rival the very best in the world. A true pioneer, Nyetimber was the very first producer of English sparkling wine to craft wines made exclusively from the three celebrated varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
The Candidate
Any new employee must show a willingness and committment to take on board instruction. Experience on a farm or vineyard operating agricultural equipment is desirable.
The successful applicant, after having carried out relevant training, will carry out agricultural operations such as:
- spray applications
- fertiliser spreading
- mowing
- vine trimming
- leaf/bud removal
- soil cultivation
- vine maintenance, including planting, pruning, tying down, bud and shoot removal in spring and summer, leaf removal, green harvesting and picking
- trellis installation & maintenance
- monitoring and recording of disease
- general vineyard maintenance
The ideal candidate would be well organised, detail orientated, committed, and be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Due to the nature of the work, the following attributes are essential:
- Be a confident driver
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow directions and work orders
- Possess a valid driving license, and have unrestricted access to a vehicle during the working week
- Naturally sets high standards for oneself and regularly meets them
- Willingness to supervise and work alongside Agency staff
Two positions are available and will be based at eitherour vineyard in West Chiltington or Amberley, West Sussex.
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8am – 4:30pm, Friday 8am – 3.30pm with opportunity to earn overtime during busy periods of the year.
Salary negotiable based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Chiltington, RH20 2HH or Amberley BN189LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Vineyard Worker
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £19,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Chiltington, RH20 2HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Vineyard Worker