Junior Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Bolney Wine Estate

  Bolney, West Sussex, England

Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex is one of the pioneers of the English wine industry and has been a family business since 1972. We are a producer of premium English still and sparkling wines, sold across all UK channels and exported to overseas markets. We have an active, vibrant on-site experience. Offering tours, events, café/restaurant and shop.

We are very proud of the passionate and talented team we have at Bolney. We strive together to continually increase the quality of our customer experiences and the wine we produce, whilst continuing to be industry leaders.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE                                    Junior Winemaker

 

LOCATION                          Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, West Sussex, RH17 5NB

 

COMPANY                          Bolney Wine Estate Ltd.

 

REPORTS TO                      Production and Operations Manager

 

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Sam Linter, Managing Director

 

Key Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Junior Winemaker to work under the guidance of the Winemaking team and alongside the Assistant Winemaker on all day-to-day tasks throughout the winemaking process, from Harvest to bottling. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Summary of key tasks 

·    Assisting in execution of primary fermentations. Juice and wine movement, general harvest and winery tasks. 

· Assisting in the execution of malolactic fermentations.

·     Assisting in the execution of blending and cold stabilisation process.

·       Assisting in the execution of the filtration process.

·     Assisting in Tirage preparation & addition, bottling line set-up and cleaning.

·      Basic understanding (under supervision) of how to maintain and repair of all equipment used in the above process.

·  Assisting in ensuring all routine maintenance records for winemaking processes are completed and signed off by the Winemaker.

·    Assisting in the management of supplies and stock required for the winemaking process.

·  Ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the production areas and all equipment used in the winemaking process. Completion and sign-off of records.

·      Complying with health and safety requirements in the production areas in accordance with the Company risk assessments.

·  Adherence to all SALSA requirements in the production areas.

·  Commitment to maintaining and continually improving quality in all aspects of the winemaking.

·     When necessary, helping with Disgorging, labelling and boxing of wines

What you will need to be a successful applicant :

·         Proven experience in a cellar hand role

·         IT skills including Microsoft Office an advantage

·         A forklift licence is desired, but not essential

·         Organised and efficient with attention to detail

·         Knowledge of wine making processes

·        Your own right to work in the UK - we are unable to provide sponsorship

 

Personal characteristics 

·        Very strong attention to detail with internal motivation for accuracy, efficiency and cleanliness 

·        Thrives in a compliant, hygienic, quality and process driven environment

·        Ability to build trusting working relationships across the wider business

·        Problem solver with good use of initiative

·        Self-motivated and able to work within a team and independently

·        Looks to proactively develop skills and expertise and apply in every detail

·        This role includes safety critical tasks therefore a fit for task assessment will be required – adjustments will be considered where possible

·        Due to the location and role, a car driver is recommended

·        Be willing to work weekends and evenings when required

·        Willing to work long hours over the peak harvest period

·        Able to comprehend workings of the machinery

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