Production Operator
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Alfriston, Sussex,
England
Production Operator
Rathfinny Wine Estate is looking for a full-time Production Operator to assist in the production and distribution of our world-class Sussex sparkling wines.
Main aspects of the role involve:
· Actively participating in the set-up, operation, cleaning and maintenance of all production operations including Bottling, Riddling, Disgorging & Labelling.
· Assisting in stock control and warehousing of dry goods, additives, part-made and finished stock
· Assisting in the record keeping, quality control and monitoring associated to operations.
· Assisting in the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of premises & equipment.
· Working in a way that ensures safety, quality, hygiene and good manufacturing practices are upheld.
· Supporting winery at key points in the year including harvest.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a production environment, be able to manually handle wine in bottles, cases (up to 16kg), be self-motivated and able to perform repetitive tasks at a good speed, have an eye for detail and confidence with record keeping and figures. They should also be enthusiastic about the production of Sussex sparkling wines and enjoy working with a small team.
Prior production and forklift experience would be advantageous but not necessary. Personal and career development will be supported, and the candidate should aspire to progress within the production side of the wine industry.
Salary: Competitive and based on experience, with benefits package that includes health insurance, enhanced pension contribution, wine allocation and discounts on the Estate.
Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays.
APPLICATION
Submit your current curriculum vitae and covering letter addressing the job description to: [email protected]
Please ensure you outline your Right to Work in the UK.
RATHFINNY WINE ESTATE
Rathfinny Wine Estate was established in 2010 with the express intention of producing some of the finest sparkling wine in the world.
Located in Alfriston, East Sussex, we are a family-run grower-producer, crafting traditional method, vintage sparkling wines with Sussex PDO status. All fruit from our estate is hand-harvested and processed through our world-class winemaking and production facilities. We also produce the Cradle Valley range of Sussex still wines and Seven Sisters drinks.
Rathfinny’s wine is sold throughout the UK and is also exported to Europe, Canada, USA and Asia.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Rathfinny is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports Human Rights and all Equality legislation. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success.
We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, or users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.
B CORPORATION
We expect you to actively participate in maintenance of B Corp certification and the adoption of the highest standards in social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. The winery team will discuss their annual targets and as a member of that team, you will be expected to contribute to them.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to producing exceptional wines and experiences, enjoyed the world over, that reveal the character of our family Estate in Sussex, using methods that are kind to our land, people, community, and wider environment.
