Secondary Production Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Simpsons Wine Estate (http://www.simpsonswine.com)

  Barham, Canterbury, England

Simpsons’ Wine Estate is seeking a meticulous, hands-on and well-organised Secondary Production Manager to join its dynamic, quality focussed team. This individual would be based at the winery in Barham and report to the Head Winemaker and Co-Founders. They will:

  • exude a strong team-working ethos, as well as an ability to adapt quickly to new tasks

  • have excellent numeracy and communication skills as well as an eye for detail

  • have strong Excel spread sheet and computer skills in order to create and manage the production plan, stock levels and dry goods within a bonded warehouse

  • have a willingness to embrace a flexible working environment/culture

  • have strong problem-solving abilities

  • hold a proficiency certificate for forklift operation

Main duties entail, but are not limited to:page1image8044544

  • planning and delivering all secondary production operations including bottling, riddling, disgorging and labelling, plus working with and managing any associated personnel

  • ordering all dry goods associated with the above interventions and managing supplier relations

  • responsibility for maintenance of a Mecamarc ‘Jade’ labelling and foiling machine

  • management of winery sustainability for the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain scheme

  • assisting with general tasks in the winery during harvest and preparation of wines for bottling

This is an excellent opportunity to join the team of a leading English still and sparkling wine producer. Previous experience in the beverage production industry is preferred and French language skills would be welcomed.

Own transport is essential and we would request that the successful candidate lives within a reasonable distance of the winery.

This position is a permanent, full-time role that will begin with a 3-month probationary period.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 commensurate with experience

How To Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

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