Vineyard Operator (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Aura Soma Products Ltd (http://shirefarm.co.uk/)

  Shire Farm, Lincolnshire, England

Shire Farm is an innovative, ecological vineyard situated on a 200-acre organically and biodynamically certified property in Lincolnshire. Our vineyard was planted in the spring of 2014, with a total of 7000 vines planted, covering approximately 5 acres south-facing; Seyval Blanc, Solaris, Pheonix and Rondo.

In this position you will plan and complete a range of vineyard management tasks as well as oversee the care of vines and soil.

Role responsibilities;

·        Management of growth, production and planting in existing vineyard

·        Pruning

·        Spraying

·        Canopy management

·        Inter-row cultivation

·        Harvesting

·        Biodynamic preparations of tisanes (ideally)

 

You will have;

·        Experience in Viticulture operations of an established Vineyard - UK or elsewhere in the world.

·        Degree in Viticulture or equivalent preferable

·        Organisational, logistical skills essential

·        Biodynamic and/or Organic farming experience would be good not essential

·        Extensive knowledge of fungal disease control including the non-use of chemicals

·        Excellent administration skills (eg Spraying records)

·        A can-do attitude and a keenness to be involved in all aspects and job functions on the estate

·        Tractor Driving certification, Spraying certification, Forklift Truck certification 

Salary and benefits are negotiable according to experience and personal circumstances. Accommodation is available. We welcome applications by couples, individuals or persons who feel they will be able to work together.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying, please email [email protected] and include your CV and contact details.

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