Harvest Cellar Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  New Hall Wine Estate (http://newhallwines.co.uk)

  Purleigh, Essex, England

Job Role

Harvest Cellar Hand

Reporting to – Head Winemaker

Job Description – Overview

New Hall Wine Estate (NHWE), located in the Crouch Valley, Essex was founded in 1969 and is one of England’s oldest vineyards covering 120 acres.

NHWE specialises in a range of fresh, aromatic still white, red and rose wines and small batches of traditional method sparkling wine and offers a unique opportunity to gain experience with multiple varietals. 

The Harvest Cellar Hand will be supervised by the Senior Winemaking team throughout the duration of their time at New Hall Wine Estate. With a new Head Winemaker, this is an exciting time to join the team.

The role will be extremely practical and hands-on, completing a wide range of duties as part of a team or independently while under supervision. The successful candidate will support and become a key member of the winemaking team during a critical, busy period.

Skills

·        Ability to work alone and as part of a team – often in changeable, wet environments.

·        Willingness to embrace a flexible working environment and culture – hands-on, self-motivated and keen to learn.

·        Reliable and punctual – ability to take instruction and perform duties to a high standard.

·        Strong work ethic – taking initiative where necessary.

·        Very strong attention to detail with internal motivation for accuracy, efficiency and cleanliness.

·        Previous cellar experience of a minimum of 1 vintage essential.

 

Responsibilities – Including but not limited to

·        Pre harvest deep cleaning and equipment preparation.

·        Berry sampling and analysis.

·        Fruit receival (loading/emptying presses, sanitation of processing equipment).

·        Pumps and lines set up, cleaning and sanitation.

·        Tank cleaning and sanitation.

·        Racking & transfers.

·        Enrichment and de-acidification operations.

·        Inoculations.

·        Additions.

·        Pump overs/punch downs.

 

Compliance & Maintenance

Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment – perform key sanitation procedures during winery operations. Complying with all NHWE H&S regulations.

 

Start date: late August 2023

 

Duration: 8-10 weeks; to be confirmed

 

Competitive hourly rate

 

Must have right to work in the UK

 

Closing date for applications 28th July 2023 – please send a CV and covering letter to Becki Trembath, Manager at [email protected].

 

 

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