Vineyard and Winery Assistant
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Westwell Wines
Charing, Kent,
England
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.
