Harvest 2026 cellar hands (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Henners Vineyard (http://www.hennersvineyard.co.uk)

  Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, England

Henners Vineyard is looking for cellar hands for the upcoming 2026 vintage.  Cellar hands will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of a winemaking harvest, from grape picking and press pad management through fermentation. 

 

We produce traditional method sparkling wines and a growing range of still wines from our own grapes, and our partner growers across the South-East. Cellar hands will have the chance to work with sparkling, white, rose and red wine production, get involved in winemaking trials, barrel work and lab work. It’s a great opportunity to gain an all-round harvest experience within a small and passionate team.

 

Harvest is likely to begin mid-September through to the end of October.  One meal per shift provided and accommodation is provided for those out of area. 

 

Henners is situated an hour from London and near the towns of Eastbourne and Hastings.  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure a work visa/right to work in the UK.  Unfortunately Henners is not able to provide help with visa applications.

 

Harvest duties will include: 

·         Grape receival and processing, including press management

·         Harvesting Henners fruit

·         Racking/transfers

·         Enrichment, inoculation and other additions

·         Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation management

·         Sampling and lab analysis

·         Barrel handling

·         Harvest related cleaning – including maintenance of general winery standards

 

Requirements

·         Experience of at least one harvest in a winery preferred. Training given where necessary.

·         Clear English communication – written and verbal

·         Enthusiasm for, and ability to work with, others in a small team

·         Understanding that harvest will involve long hours and requires working weekends

·         Be fit and able to lift 25kg

·         Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

·         Attention to detail and ability to follow written work orders

 

Highly desirable, though not essential:

·         Forklift license and experience

·         Lab experience

 

 

If interested please email your CV and covering letter, and confirmation of your visa status, to [email protected]

How To Apply

If interested please email your CV and covering letter, and confirmation of your visa status, to [email protected]

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