Harvest Cellar Hand for 2023 vintage (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Contract

  Ridgeview Wine Estate (http://www.Ridgeview.co.uk)

  Ditchling Common, near Burgess Hill, Sussex, England

A unique opportunity for Vintage Cellar Hands to join Ridgeview, a multi award-winning English Sparkling Wine producer in Sussex, England.

ABOUT US

Ridgeview has been producing world-class sparkling wine for over 25 years. Considered one of the pioneers of the English Sparkling Wine Industry, our state-of-the-art winery and established vineyards are based in the heart of the South Downs National Park, with breath-taking views of the surrounding area. We are proud to be B Corp accredited as well as certified by Wines GB acknowledging our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.  We are also proud winners of the IWSC Winemaker of the Year award in 2019.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll carry out racking and transfers, ferment inoculations and chaptalizing in our brand new winery. There will be an exciting variety with the opportunity to experience three different styles of pressing (including Ridgeview’s Coquard PAI traditional press), working with one of the most experienced English sparkling winemakers in the country.

There will be fruit sources received from exceptional vineyards across the whole of Southern England and you’ll witness the entire harvest process as part of our small, skilled and supportive team. You’ll pull together with general cellar work, tank and equipment cleaning, assisting in maintaining winery cleanliness, and most importantly, celebrate success together.

ABOUT YOU

  • As well as being confident and comfortable with the tasks outlined above, you will ideally also have the following experience:
  • At least two harvests as a cellar hand
  • Experience in chemical sanitisation of tanks and equipment
  • Be available for around four to eight weeks from mid to end of September (actual dates to be confirmed nearer the time as will be dependent on grapes ripening)
  • Flexibility with additional hours required depending on harvest
  • Your own right to work in the UK
  • Are able to work typical long shifts, 6 days per week dependent on the harvest

BENEFITS

  • The opportunity to work within an award-winning business as part of a pioneering, proactive, dynamic and friendly team, at the forefront of the English Wine Industry
  • A unique experience to see the whole process, working alongside our Head Winemaker, Simon Roberts with over 25 years of experience
  • A very competitive hourly rate
  • Your working hours will be spent in a stunning vineyard with unrivalled views of the South Downs
  • Accommodation can be found (at cost) for those outside of area
  • A hot meal provided each shift
  • Staff discounts while on contract

How To Apply

Please apply via the vacancy page on our website
https://www.ridgeview.co.uk/about-us/join-us/

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