Assistant Wine Maker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Langham Wine Estate, Nr Dorchester, Dorset,
England
Langham Wine Estate:
Langham Wine Estate are wine-growers. We specialise in making traditional method sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown on our 34 hectare vineyard on Crawthorne Farm, north-east of Dorchester in rural Dorset.
We are proudly based in the west of England, making some of the region’s most celebrated wines. Compared to most sparkling wine producers, we take a minimal intervention, more oxidative approach to our winemaking, looking towards producers in the ‘Grower’ (Récoltant Manipulant) movement for inspiration.
At this moment in time, we are proud to be back to back winners of the UK’s Best Wine Producer and the holders of the Supreme Champion wine from our national body, WineGB.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Winemaker to join our team. This role involves hands-on work contributing to the quality and presentation of our wines, working under head winemaker, Tommy Grimshaw. We are looking for a true team player that is unafraid to contribute their own opinions, but is equally happy to accept direction from their line manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with wine production tasks including pressing, racking, blending, bottling, riddling, disgorging, labelling, and cellar maintenance
- Support vineyard activities such as pruning, harvesting etc when instructed
- Provide occasional customer service during tours, tastings and events
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently
- Perform inventory checks and restocking as needed
Requirements:
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to work in a team
- Ability to lift up to 25kg and work on your feet for extended periods
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends during harvest or for occasional sales events.
- Previous winery experience.
- Forklift ticket
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Salary will depend upon experience, but will be inline with industry norms.
Five weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays and wine allocation
How To Apply
Please apply by email with full cv and any references by 31st August 2025.to
[email protected]
