Assistant winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Crawley, West Sussex,
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 were 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.
We are now seeking to further expand our Winery team. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Winemaker to join our team.
This position is based in the Winery department and reports directly to the Senior Winemaker.
Responsibilities:
- To monitor and enhance quality assurance procedures and ensure the maintenance of winery records and the compliance of the product with current legislation and FSSC22000 accreditation.
- To take lead responsibility for all winemaking traceability activities (including but not limited to use of Vintrace and/or other software solutions).
- To sit as senior member of winery HACCP team.
- Maintain long term (>6 mth) forecasts of winery stock levels to ensure bottling, riddling, and disgorging are carried out appropriately in advance of needs.
- Lead the delegation of SOPRA reviews into appropriate team members.
- To assistant in managing the winemaking process from the reception of the grapes at the Pressing Centres to the completion of disgorgement to meet the objectives set by the company, Senior Management and the Senior winemaking team.
- To play a key role in the development of trials, new techniques and/or processes to enhance Nyetimber wine quality and winemaking resources.
- Responsible for researching and obtaining quotes for all winemaking-related goods and consumables in advance of relevant operations.
- To take responsibility for ensuring good practice is followed with respect to financial matters including, but not limited to; finding cost-sensitive solutions; ensuring 3
- quotes obtained on any purchases, creating first drafts of selected winery budget files.
- To ensure all electronic and paper documents within your area of responsibility are kept organized and within company guidelines.
Experience:
- A certificate or degree in Oenology/Winemaking from an accredited academic institution.
- Minimum 3 years working experience in other winery environments.
- Lab experience, while not essential, would be beneficial.
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
- 23 days holiday
- Generous staff purchasing privileges.
- Excellent development, growth, and progression opportunities
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Cash plan
- Perkbox
- 5% Pension