Assistant Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Do you have vineyard, winery or viticulture experience?

Are you skilled in leading, managing, and motivating teams of staff?
Reporting directly to the Vineyard Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the vineyard, managing staff and contractors. This role requires a hands-on approach, with a significant portion of your time spent outdoors in varying weather conditions. You will play a key role in vineyard operations, from pruning to harvest, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vineyard Operations: Pruning, canopy management, fertilisation, pest control, and vineyard maintenance.
• Machinery & Site Maintenance: Ground management and trellis upkeep, with ability to drive tractors and machinery.
• Staff Supervision & Training: Lead, motivate, and manage vineyard workers, ensuring efficient work practices and high morale.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct risk assessments, and ensure safe working practices.
• Harvest Management: Organise and supervise harvest operations, working closely with contractors and winery staff.
• Record Keeping & Budget Management: Maintain accurate logs of vineyard activities, yields, and expenses.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a commercial vineyard.
• PA1 and PA3 spraying certificates.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work independently.
• Hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Computer literate.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.
• Knowledge of vineyard machinery and health & safety regulations.

Desirable

• Fork-lift qualification.
• First Aid trained.