Vineyard Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Bruton, Somerset,
England
Horseley Farm Partnership are looking for a Vineyard Manager to join our current team in Somerset. As Vineyard Manager you will be responsible for Durslade Vineyard towards the eastern border of Somerset, next to the River Brue sat on a gentle eastern slope of clay and limestone. Our vineyard is just a stone’s throw away from the ancient Roman terraces.
You will join us as we continue the expansion of the current vineyard from 8,000 to 23,000 vines made up of Baccus, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Duties and hours will vary throughout the year but include:
- Spraying by tractor – PA1, 2 and 3 spraying license preferrable but training to gain qualification can be provided
- Managing harvest – Includes managing temporary workers, grape delivery to local press, managing time lines of work
- Managing vineyard expansion and new vine establishment
- Hands on work and maintenance including pruning, trellising, fencing and daily maintenance
Given our location and sustainable focus, experience from a biodynamic background in the UK would be beneficial. This role will involve lone working and therefore requires management of own workload throughout the year, you will be supported by the wider team with larger scopes of work. You will report to the Estates Manager who will be your main point of contact.
This position comes with a salary of £40,000 per annum with the opportunity of live in accommodation in a 4 bedroom house situated on the farm, including paid council tax and water bills.
How To Apply
It is also possible to apply via our website at:
https://harri.com/Horseley-Farm-Partnership-2/job/2411717-vineyard-manager
