Vineyard Operative (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  Ridgeview Wine Estate (http://www.ridgeview.co.uk)

  Ditchling Common, England

Position Overview
Do you enjoy nature and working outside? Are you interested in Viticulture and would like to learn from one of the country’s most experienced and respected vineyard managers who now leads the team as Head of Viticulture? Do you care about quality and sustainability, share our values and are excited to work in a friendly and forward-thinking business, making waves at the forefront of the thriving English Wine industry? Then Ridgeview is the right place for you!
Main roles and responsibilities include:
  • Vine pruning and tying down.
  • Trellis maintenance
  • Canopy management.
  • Tractor driving using a variety of implements (trimming, mulching, leaf stripping, mowing, cultivating.)
  • Spraying vine canopy and weeds subject to qualification
  • Assisting with frost prevention during the spring.
  • Vineyard data collection and record keeping.
  • Member of grape collection team during harvest.
Experience/skills:
Required
  • Recognised certificate of competence for tractor driving (eg. Lantra / City & Guilds)
  • Experience in soft fruit or arable farming
  • Car driver - the role will be based at 3 locations so ability to travel to them is essential
Desirable
  • Vineyard or fruit tractor driving experience.
  • Basic viticultural knowledge
  • Experience or understanding of safe handling and use of pesticides PA1 & PA3
  • IT skills: MS Office, Word and Excel.
What we will offer you:
  • The opportunity to work within an award-winning wine business as part of a pioneering, proactive, dynamic and friendly team.
  • Opportunities for your own continuous development with a focus on being the best you want to be
  • Higher than statutory annual leave
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Cycle to work scheme ( after qualifying period )
  • Tax free charity giving opportunities via payroll
  • Varied and well attended social events throughout the year
  • Excellent staff discounts

 

Hours: 37.5 Monday-Friday

How To Apply

It is our preference that you apply via our website: https://www.ridgeview.co.uk/about-us/join-us/

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