Cellar Hand
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Nyetimber
Crawley, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom,
England
Nyetimber is a pioneering luxury brand and multiple award-winning English sparkling wine producer. Our story is one of many firsts; we were the first to pioneer the now-established style of English sparkling wine; we were the first to grow the renowned grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in England exclusively for producing sparkling wine; and the estate where our vines were first planted, was first mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 by its then Anglo-Saxon name “Nyetimbraha”.
Quality is key to absolutely everything we do at Nyetimber and there is a constant strive for perfection. We produce exceptional sparkling wine, but always keep in mind that the reference to exceptional goes beyond wine, it extends to every touch point of the brand.
The Cellar Hand will be responsible for tasks related to high quality sparkling wine production.
We are currently looking to fill a Dayshift and Night-shift pattern.
Day shift pattern:
Monday to Thursday – 7.30am – 4pm
Friday – 7.30am – 3pm
Night shift pattern:
Monday to Thursday (3.30pm-midnight)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out all winery production operations accurately and in a timely fashion. These production activities will include working with both wine in tank and bottled stock.
- To deputise for the Cellar Supervisor as operator of the disgorging and bottling lines when required.
- Train junior staff and new starters on winemaking tasks to the point where they could work with supervision.
- Able to operate Padovan earth filter and heat exchanger.
- Act as shift supervisor at harvest if required by line manager.
- Extras hours and complete flexibility over working days is required at crucial times of the year, especially Harvest (October).
- To work in collaboration with all members of the winery team to ensure smooth operation of the winery and a positive work environment.
- To maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment at all times and act as a role model in that regard for temporary staff.
- To work at any of the Nyetimber production facilities as required.
- To show initiative in keeping up to date with personal training records and updates to winery Standard Operating Protocols and/or Risk Assessments.
- To undertake any prescribed training as required.
- To act as a positive ambassador of Nyetimber when interacting with external parties.
- Able to speak passionately and expertly about wine production at Nyetimber.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the role and any other reasonable management request.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of working in a winery.
- Experience of working for ideally a luxury company.
- Able to lift and carry 20 kg and being able to work on feet all day.
- Able to work in varying environments.
- Vocational training or equivalent relevant qualification is essential.
- First Aid Training is desirable.
- Forklift Licence is desirable.
- Aptitude to be able to drive forklift (licence not necessary though).
- Ability to accurately follow detailed instructions.
- Excellent numeracy.
- Ability to accurately fill out reports and work orders including reproducing alpha-numeric batch codes.
- “Process-minded” – able to see how tasks link together as part of an overall production chain.
- Ability to work efficiently and multi-task.
- Possess a clean and valid driving licence and have unrestricted access to a vehicle during the working week.
- Naturally sets high standards for oneself and regularly meets them.
- Flexible in approach to working hours.
- High level of resourcefulness and the ability to solve problems using own initiative.
- Knowledge of winemaking processes.
THE NYETIMBER EXPERIENCE:
- Be a part of the world renowned English sparkling wine and multi award winning wine producer.
- Work for a true British heritage brand
- Excellent development, growth, and progression opportunities
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Generous staff purchasing privileges.
- 5% Pension
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Cash plan
- Perkbox
Candidates should only submit their CV, a cover letter is optional.
